This form is the vehicle by which
interested commercial airline pilots can volunteer to be considered
for participation in the TSA Federal Flight Deck Officer Program.
This Program is mandated by Congress pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 44921.
The information compilation will cover collection from pilot
applicants, and individuals or entities from whom the TSA may
request information in the course of conducting background checks
on applicants
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.