2120-0508 2007

Supporting Statement

Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emissions Requirements for Turbine Engine Powered Airplanes (FAR 34)

OMB #2120‑0508

A. Justification

1. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative requirements that necessitate the collection. Attach a copy of the appropriate section of each statute and regulation mandating and authorizing the collection of information.

This is a labeling requirement to put the date of manufacture and compliance status on an identification plate and is intended to minimize the effort required to determine whether a turbojet engine may legally be installed and operate on an aircraft in the United States as per 14 CFR part 45. This collection supports the DOT Strategic Goal of Organizational Excellence.

2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use the agency has made of the information received from the current collection.

The information is to be used by FAA inspectors, purchasers, owners, and operators periodically, during the course of the year, to confirm that the engines meet U.S. EPA pollution requirements in lieu of searching through extensive paper records.

3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g. permitting electronic submission of responses and the basis for the decision for adopting this means of collection.

Since this is a labeling requirement, which simply requires the stamping of four digits and six letters on the manufacturer’s nameplate, the requirements of the Government Paperwork Elimination Act (GPEA) do not apply.

4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically why any similar information already available can be used for the purpose described in Item 2 above.

The same information is or may be obtained in paperwork records, which do not accompany the engine and aircraft. Placing the information on the nameplate makes it readily available and reduces the burden of extensive research.

5. If the collection of information impacts small businesses or other small entities, describe any methods used to minimize burden.

This collection does not involve small businesses.

6. Describe the consequence to Federal program or policy activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less frequently, as well as any technical or legal obstacles to reducing burden.

This is a labeling requirement which is only required at the time of original manufacture.

7. Explain any special circumstances that would cause an information collection to be conducted in a manner inconsistent with 1320.5(d)(2)(i)-(viii).

This requirement is carried out in a manner consistent with the guidelines of 5 CFR 1320.5(d)(2).

8. Describe efforts to consult with persons outside the agency to obtain their views on the availability of data, frequency of collection, the clarity of instructions and recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting format (if any) and on data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or reported.

A notice was published in the Federal Register soliciting public comment on March 26, 2007, vol. 72, no. 57, page 14163. No comments were received. A copy of the notice is attached for your convenience.

9. Explain any decision to provide any payment or gift to respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.

There are no payments or gifts to respondents.

10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to respondents and the basis for the assurance in statute, regulation, or agency policy.

This is a labeling requirement, not a collection of information as such. Confidentiality is not an issue, and no assurance is provided.

11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a sensitive nature.

There are no questions of a sensitive nature.

12. Provide estimates of hour burden of the collection information. This information should: Provide number of respondents, frequency of response, annual burden, and an explanation of how the burden was estimated.

This is a labeling requirement. We estimate that approximately 1200 engines will be manufactured each year and that stamping each nameplate will require 5 minutes or less. The total burden is estimated to be at most 100 hours. The total annual cost to respondents has been estimated to be $4500 (for workers’ hourly wages to apply the labels, and for material costs).

13. Provide estimates of the total annual cost burden to respondents or recordkeepers resulting from the collection of information.

There are no additional costs not already covered in item 12.

14. Provide estimates of annualized cost to the Federal government.

There is no annualized cost to the Federal Government.

15. Explain reasons for program changes or adjustments reported in Items 13 or 14 of OMB Form 83-1.

There is no change from the previous submission.

16. For collections of information whose results will be published, outline plans for tabulation, and publication. Address any complex analytical techniques that will be used.

This is a labeling requirement, so no publication is planned.

17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date for OMB approval of the information collection, explain the reasons that display would be inappropriate.

No such approval is sought.

18. Explain each exception to the certification statement identified in Item 19, “Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act Submissions,” of OMB Form 83-1.

There are no exceptions.

Attachments:

1. Supporting Statement

2. 30 Day Notice

3. 60 Day Notice

4. 14 CFR Part 45

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