The FAA published Advisory Circular
(AC) 36-1G, "Noise Levels for U.S. Certificated and Foreign
Aircraft" in August 1997, and AC 36-3G, "Estimated Airplane Noise
Levels in A-Weighted Decibels" in April 1996. AC36-1G contains a
list of the aircraft noise certification levels. AC36-3G contains a
list of estimated airplane noise levels in A-weighted decibels
(dBA). The FAA proposes to collect current data from aircraft
manufacturer's (or modifier's) to verify/supplement data that
resides within FAA for use in updating and publishing the two
Advisory Circulars.
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.