Form 2120-0611 Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportat

Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST) Customer Service Survey

AST Industry Survey, Feb. 2010

Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST) Customer Service Survey

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This data is being collected to fulfill the customer service requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (GPRA) Section 2(b)(3). The data collected will be used to obtain industry input on the quality of services provided by the Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST). Estimated time to complete this questionnaire is less than 1 hour. Completion of this questionnaire is voluntary and there are no questions of a sensitive nature. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The control number for this collection is 2120-0611. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collections Clearance Officer, AES-200.



FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE TRANSPORTATION

CUSTOMER SERVICE SURVEY


Purpose: As part of its commitment to outstanding Customer Service, the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation (AST) wants to provide its customers with the best possible support. Our goal is to improve our organization’s policies and procedures in response to customer suggestions. Please take time out of your busy schedule to provide feedback to our office that can help us improve our support of you and the FAA. Participation is voluntary and no individual will be identified.


Part I: Overall Services

Instructions: Please rate the following services by writing in the number that corresponds closest to your answer using the rating key below.


Key: Excellent = 5, Very Good = 4, Satisfactory = 3, Poor =2, Very Poor = 1


Part I: Overall Services (How would you rate our services in the following areas)

AST Services

RATing

1. Providing accurate information about FAA/AST programs and policies



2. Providing access to AST publications and information via the AST World Wide Web Site



3. Providing technical reference materials and technical assistance to assist in the preparation of commercial space operations license applications (including reentry operations and site operators licensing)


4. Ensuring that U.S. commercial launch industry requirements are taken into account in the

development of space-related Federal policies and legislative proposals


5. Providing information on regulatory changes including the development of new regulations



6. Responding in a courteous manner to telephone and electronic mail requests within 1-3 working days.


7. Responding to correspondence within 10 working days.



8. I would assess the overall quality and services provided by AST as:




(Important: Please disregard Part II if you have not been involved in AST’s Licensing process


Part II: Application Processing

Instructions: Please indicate how well you think AST meets the mandated requirements for processing an application for commercial space transportation operations by writing in the number which corresponds closest to your answer using the rating key below.


Key: Exceeds Requirements = 1, Meets Requirements = 2, Does Not Meet Requirements = 3


Part II: Application Processing (for Commercial Launch Operations)

AST SERVICES

RATING

9. Assisting your organization to navigate complex FAA policies and procedures for licensing

commercial space transportation operations



10. Responding to requests for licensing information within 2 working days of receipt of request



11. Notifying you of receipt of a launch license application and assignment of a Project Engineer within 48 hours



12. Notifying you within 4 days regarding your proposed launch date in relation to the 180-day statutory time period for processing commercial launch licenses


13. Screening your application and notifying you within 5 working days as to the completeness of the application package


14. Informing you in writing XXX days from the beginning of the licensing process of any outstanding information needed to complete the required licensing reviews and evaluations


15. Providing application status information throughout the entire licensing process



16. Ensuring the confidentiality, safe handling and storage of proprietary data




Part III-a Customer Relations

Instructions: Please circle the word or phrase which corresponds closest to your answer: Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither Disagree or Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree


17. AST staff always treat me like a valued customer.

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither Disagree or Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree


18. Communication is good between our organization and AST staff.

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither Disagree or Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree


19. The level of cooperation and collaboration in planning between our two offices can best be described as a “partnership.”

Strongly Agree / Agree / Neither Disagree or Agree / Disagree / Strongly Disagree

Part III-b Customer Relations

Instructions: Please circle the word or phrase that corresponds closest to your answer: Very Frequently, Frequently, Occasionally, Rarely, Never.


HOW OFTEN

20. ……do you interact with AST staff?

Very Frequently / Frequently / Occasionally / Rarely / Never


21. ……does AST staff ask you for comments or advice on new policies, procedures, or products that

are being considered?

Very Frequently / Frequently / Occasionally / Rarely / Never

22. ……does AST staff follow-up after an initial communication to ensure that the office understood

you correctly?

Very Frequently / Frequently / Occasionally / Rarely / Never


23. …… are requests for information that you receive from our staff clear and specific?

Very Frequently / Frequently / Occasionally / Rarely / Never


24. …… How often do you have trouble meeting FAA/AST deadlines?

Very Frequently / Frequently / Occasionally / Rarely / Never


25. …… does AST staff ask for information you have already provided?

Very Frequently / Frequently / Occasionally / Rarely / Never



Part VI: AST Products

Instructions: Please rate the following AST products: Excellent/Very Good/Good/Fair/Poor



AST Products

RATING


Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

AST Website






AST publications:

LEO Market Projections






Commercial Launch Quarterly Review






Development and Concepts






Environmental Programs
























Part V: AST Forecast Conference Evaluation


Instructions: Please rate the following Conference components.



Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Overall Program






Networking Opportunities






Planning/Logistics






New Information Provided






Opportunity to provide input to FAA








How did the conference address your expectations (Please check one)


  1. Much better than I expected

  2. Somewhat better than I expected

  3. About what I expected

  4. Worse than I expected



What specifically were the things you liked about the conference? Please include anything related to the speakers, panelists, moderators, format, subject matter, etc.








What specifically were things you did not like about the conference?
















5. Please rate the conference sessions listed below.


Conference Sessions

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

1.






2.






3.






4.






5.






6.






7.






Luncheon Address






Wednesday Keynote Address








How would you rate the hotel accommodations?



Excellent

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Location






Rooms






Food






Other Hotel Facilities






Hotel Staff








Please provide your comments below:


Things that Need to be Changed






Things that Worked






Suggestions for Future Meetings (Topics, Locations, Speakers)
















Part VI: Customer Status (Please check one.)

I am an INDUSTRY Customer

  • Commercial Launch Provider

  • Satellite Manufacturer / User

Space Related Organization/Association

Public Interest

  • Service/Training

  • Other


I am a GOVERNMENT customer

  • NASA

  • Department of Defense

  • Air Force

  • State

  • Commerce

  • Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

  • Treasury

  • Other











Comments: Please use this space to share any additional comments that you feel will help improve our service to your organization.


Thanks for helping improve FAA services to your organization!

































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