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.