Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2120-0680 2012.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2012-08-28	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25841	Part 60 - Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use (Final Rule)	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0680	ICR Reference No: 201208-2120-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200906-2120-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use
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: 03/12/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/31/2012
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2013
Responses	759	0	545
Time Burden (Hours)	66,840	0	72,072
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The collection of this information is necessary to ensure safety of flight by ensuring complete and adequate training, testing, checking, and experience is obtained and maintained by those who conduct flight simulation training.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General requirements
   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:
	77 FR 29748	05/18/2012
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	77 FR 47491	08/08/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Part 60 - Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use (Final Rule)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	759	545	0	0	214	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	66,840	72,072	0	0	-5,232	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There is a decrease to the level of effort estimated for sponsors on both one-time costs and continuing costs. One-time costs to the Government have been revised upward but continuing costs to the Government are down slightly. Also the number of respondents and responses is more accurately reflected on the ROCIS Summary of Burden than in the previous submission; this has corrected the total number of responses listed.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $322,104

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 10/31/2012

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