High Density Traffic Airports; Slot Allocation and Transfer Methods

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2120-0524 2014.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-07-08	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25604	High Density Traffic Airports; Slot Allocation and Transfer Methods	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0524	ICR Reference No: 201407-2120-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201012-2120-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: High Density Traffic Airports; Slot Allocation and Transfer Methods
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: 05/01/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/02/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2018	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2015
Responses	1,406	0	1,318
Time Burden (Hours)	3,441	0	708
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is used to allocate slots and maintain accurate records of slot transfers at High Density Traffic Airports. The information is provided by air carriers and commuter operators or other persons holding a slot at High Density Airports

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: Sovereignty and Use of Airspace
  

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:
	79 FR 20962	04/14/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 38643	07/08/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
High Density Traffic Airports; Slot Allocation and Transfer Methods

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	1,406	1,318	0	0	88	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,441	708	0	2,602	131	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase in burden is due to an increased number of respondents because an additional carrier has introduced operations at DCA and a higher average volume of slot transfer transactions. Additionally, the reservation system for unscheduled operations under 14 C.F.R. § 93.129 previously had not been included in this information collection. The hourly burden has increased from 708 to 3,441 hours.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $218,332

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: 09/02/2014

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