The Bureau of Transportation Statistics collects financial data from commuter and small certificated air carriers to enable the Department of Transportation to monitor the state of this important segment of the airline industry.
There was no change in the reporting requirement but the operations of the reporting carriers have continued to grow. We increased our estimated time to complete Scdeule F-1 to account for this growth in operations.
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.