Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2120-0662 2006.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2006-12-04	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25811	Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0662	ICR Reference No: 200612-2120-001
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200308-2120-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Improperly submitted	Conclusion Date: 01/17/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/22/2006
Terms of Clearance: This information collection request is being returned as improperly submitted due to failure to certify. When resubmitting to OMB, please 1) certify the collection, 2) attach the two information collection instruments (i.e., the Notice Form and the Laser Configuration Form), 3) clarify estimates in section A12 and verify that they are consistent with the burden estimates provided on the ROCIS worksheet, 4) clarify cost to the government in section A14 and verify that this amount is consistent with the amount reported on the ROCIS worksheet, and 5) clearly indicate in section A-17 whether FAA is requesting approval not to display the expiration date for OMB approval.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FAA requires the information in the interest of aviation safety to protect aircraft operations from the potential hazardous effect of laser emissions. The information collected is reviewed for its impact on aviation in the vicinity of the laser activity. Upon completion of the review of the information the FAA issues a letter of determination to the respondent in regard to their request.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: Sovereignty and use of airspace
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 36869	06/28/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	71 FR 70578	10/05/2006
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)

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Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 12/22/2006

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