FAA is not
meeting the spirit of OMB Circular A-130 which has the basic
assumption that modern information technology can help the
government provide better service to the public through improved
management of government programs. Agencies with major electron ic
information collection programs have found that automated info
rmation collection allow them to meet program objectives more eff
iciently and effectively. Electronic methods of collection reduc e
paperwork burden, reduce errors, facilitate validation, and pro
vide increased convenience and more timely receipt of benefits. FAA
should insitute serious efforts to begin collection of regist
ration forms electronically where practicable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
10/31/1999
122,271
0
146,970
67,153
0
73,848
0
0
0
The information collected is used by
the FAA to register an aircraft or hold an aircraft in trust. The
information required to register and prove ownership of an aircraft
is required by any person wishing to register an aircraft.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.