Part 249 applies to all certificated
air carriers, public charter operators, and overseas military
personnel charter operators. This part requires the retention of
general and subsidiary ledgers, journals and journal vouchers,
voucher distribution registers, accounts receivable and payable
journals and ledgers, subsidy records that document financial and
statistical reports to the Department, funds reports, consumer
records, sales reports, auditors’ and flight coupons, air waybills,
etc. DOT needs to ensure the availability of financial and traffic
data for reviews and audits to support: Carrier fitness Appraisals
International negotiations of routes and services The Standard
Industry Fare Level The Standard Foreign Fare and Rate Levels
Consumer protection Community air service needs Air carrier and
charter operator compliance to statutory regulations Airport
development Forecasting Cost/benefit analysis
US Code:
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USC 41709 Name of Law: DOT Authority to Collect Data
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.