ATC Authorization in Controlled Airspace under Part 107

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
sUAS Ops in Controlled Airspace under Part 107 2016.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-07-12	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
222432	ATC Authorization Request	Other-Web Portal	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0768	ICR Reference No: 201607-2120-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No: sUAS Final Rule
Title: ATC Authorization in Controlled Airspace under Part 107
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 07/26/2016
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/15/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/14/2016
Terms of Clearance: FAA is granted emergency approval of this collection for a period of 6 months. During this period, OMB and FAA will continue to engage on matters related to the user experience, performance metrics, and automation.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2017	6 Months From Approved
Responses	10	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	5	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The FAA is establishing the ATC Authorization in Controlled Airspace under Part 107 portal to allow a remote pilot in command to request FAA authorization for a small unmanned aircraft to operate in Class B, C, D, and the lateral boundaries of the surface area of Class E airspace designated for an airport.

Emergency Justfication: ICR was not submitted at the NPRM stage. Final Rule effective on 8/29/2016.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General Requirements
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AJ60	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 42062	06/28/2016

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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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
ATC Authorization Request

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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	10	0	0	10	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5	0	0	5	0	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New collection in accordance with the Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Final Rule, 81FR42062, 6-28-16, requiring individuals wishing to conduct small unmanned aircraft operations in Class B, C, D, and the lateral surfaces of Class E airspace to receive approval from FAA air traffic control facilities via the FAA Headquarters website.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

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: 07/14/2016

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