Each new pilot on occasion of wishing to fly within 60 NM of the DCA VOR/DME is mandated to report to this collection. As prescribed by 14 CFR 91.161(a), no person may serve as pilot in command or second in command of an aircraft within 60 NM of the DCA VOR/DME unless that person has completed Special Awareness Training and holds a certificate of training completion. The FAA is required to collect this information to comply with that regulation. The collection is required for those persons who wish to obtain this benefit. Each new pilot who wishes to obtain this benefit is required to complete this training and obtain the certificate only once. The FAA retains the names, addresses and certificate numbers of respondents. This national database registry also provides the FAA with information on how many persons have completed this training. Additionally, this information is needed so that the FAA can answer to the U.S. Congress on the success of this program. None of the information collection is made available to the public.
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:
(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;
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.