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 for NPRM AK08_revised.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2015-06-04	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	Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0680	ICR Reference No: 201407-2120-004
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201208-2120-003
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: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 06/08/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/12/2014
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. FAA should resubmit this request at the final rule stage.

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2016
Responses	759	0	759
Time Burden (Hours)	66,840	0	66,840
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:
2120-AK08	Proposed rulemaking	79 FR 39462	07/10/2014

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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

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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: There is an increase to the level of effort estimated for sponsors and the Government in both one-time costs and continuing costs. These changes are made primarily to address the documentation and reporting of Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) modifications required in FSTD Directive #2, included in the new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Flight Simulation Training Device Qualification Standards for Extended Envelope and Adverse Weather Event Training Tasks" (RIN 2120-AK08).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $344,555

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: 12/12/2014

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