OMB would like
opportunity to review public comment on the information collection
requirements in the proposed rule before taking final action. Staff
have also prepared a brief assessment of the 8/10 ICR. This is
being reviewed by senior staff. We will forward questions or
concerns to DOT/BTS when this review is complete.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/2003
10/31/2004
06/30/2003
3,000
0
3,000
15,084
0
0
0
0
0
The Bureau of Transportation
Statistics collects nonstop segment and on-flight market passenger,
freight mail and capacity data to administer its various programs
including international bilateral agreements, carrier selections
for foreign routes, disbursement of airport funds, infrastructure
planning, etc.
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.