Certification: Mechanics, Repairman, Parachute Riggers FAR-65

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 8610-1 Certification: Mechanics, Repairman, Parachute Riggers FAR-65	Form	Modified	Repair queued
2120-0022 2007.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2007-10-29	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25514	Certification: Mechanics, Repairman, Parachute Riggers FAR-65	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0022	ICR Reference No: 200710-2120-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200405-2120-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Certification: Mechanics, Repairman, Parachute Riggers FAR-65
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/12/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/27/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2011	36 Months From Approved	02/29/2008
Responses	41,750	0	38,331
Time Burden (Hours)	31,838	0	33,028
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Title 49 USC Sections 44702 and 44703 authorize the issuance of airman certificates. FAR part 65 prescribes requirements for mechanics, repairmen, parachite riggers, and inspection authorizations. The information collected shows applicant eligibility for certification.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44703 Name of Law: Airman Certificates
   US Code: 49 USC 44702 Name of Law: Issuance of Certificates
  

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:
	72 FR 45864	08/15/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 61198	10/29/2007
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
Certification: Mechanics, Repairman, Parachute Riggers FAR-65	8610-2, 8610-1	Mechanic's Application for Inspection Authorization ,   Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	41,750	38,331	0	3,419	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	31,838	33,028	0	-1,190	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Cutting Redundancy

Short Statement: The decrease in the burden hour (from 33,028 to 31,838) and the cost burden ($395,822 to $271,755) is due to changing the renewal of inspection authorizations to 2 years and the decreased numbers of airman certificates processed (FAA Forms 8610-1 and 8610-2).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $271,255

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: 11/27/2007

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