Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form AC 7140-1 Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations) Form and Instruction	Modified
2120-0662 blh 03 01 18 - OMB REVIEW MG.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-08-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25811	Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations) Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0662	ICR Reference No: 201801-2120-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200612-2120-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 08/24/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/29/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2021	36 Months From Approved
Responses	405	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,620	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This collection is mandatory for laser operators on each occasion of planning outdoor laser operations. The FAA uses the information gathered from laser operators planning to conduct outdoor laser operations to evaluate potential hazards to aircraft operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). Ultimately, the goal is to prevent an aircraft from being hit by the laser operation. The information is reviewed by one of the three FAAs service centers and sent to the facility, which can be a Tower, TRACON or Center, that is being impacted by the operation. The facility will review the proposed operation and state no objection or list an objection to the operation. If the facility lists an objection, then the service center will contact the proponent and see if adjustments can be made to the proposed operation. The number of respondents is recorded as 405 because in FY 2017 there were 405 responses. In this submission the time it takes the proponent to complete the form is estimated at 4 hours instead of the previous 11 hours. This time was derived from talking with our three service centers which deal with the proponents directly.

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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:
	82 FR 41463	08/31/2017
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	82 FR 56851	11/30/2017
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
Laser Operations in the Navigable Airspace (Advisory Circular (AC), Outdoor Laser Operations)	AC 7140-1	Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operations(s)

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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	405	0	0	0	205	200
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,620	0	0	0	-580	2,200
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: Whereas the number of laser operators is unknown. The FAA knows the number of planned laser operations requesting clearance. Laser operators are required to submit a form for each outdoor operation. Each laser operation is unique and requires the FAA to determine the potential impact to the NAS. Thus with this submission each operation is documented as an individual respondent in ROCIS. The number of respondents is recorded as 405 because in FY 2017 there were 405 responses. Also in this submission the time it takes the proponent to complete the form is now estimated at 4 hours instead of the previous 11 hours. The 11 hours was an estimate during the past submission, in this submission the hours of burden to the public was based on our three service centers talking directly to the proponent and asking them how much time they spent completing the form.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $100,910

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 03/29/2018

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