This information collection is required for compliance with the direct final rule that establishes training and testing requirements for pilots who fly under Visual Flight Rules within 100 nautical miles of the Washington DC area.
The heavily-weighted first-year costs and burden have concluded as active pilots have complied with the rule. The costs and burden for this submission have reduced significantly as only new pilots remain to comply.
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.