Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 1800-31 Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting Statement A FAA Form 180031_Dec 2019.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-02-19
Privacy Threshold language.docx Supplementary Document	2020-01-28
Supporting Statement B - Form 1800-31_Dec 2019.docx Supporting Statement B	2019-12-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25574	Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0067	ICR Reference No: 201911-2120-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201804-2120-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/19/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	100	130
Time Burden (Hours)	150	195
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The data collected serves as the only source of data for charter and nonscheduled( on-demand) passenger data by Part 135 operator (air taxis). FAA request that on-demand operators voluntarily report the number of revenue passengers that boarded their flights annually by airport. FAA and contractor staff review the responses (either paper or signed electronic copy) to ensure that the operator submitting data is valid and the response is complete. Valid submissions are incorporated into an FAA database which also contains enplanement data collected from certificated, commuters, and foreign air carriers. Enplanement data are consolidated into a report for each airport that lists each air carrier and their annual enplanements. This is used to determine whether an airport is eligible for Airport Improvement Program funds and calculates primary airport sponsor apportionment as specified by title 49 United Stated Code (U.S.C.), section 47114.The data collected serves as the only source of data for charter and nonscheduled passenger data by Part 135 operator (air taxis).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 47114 Name of Law: Apportionments
   US Code: 49 USC 47101 Name of Law: Policies
   US Code: 49 USC 47102 Name of Law: Definitions
   US Code: 49 USC 47104 Name of Law: Project grant authority
  

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:
	84 FR 43645	08/21/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 65452	11/27/2019
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
Air Taxi and Commercial Operator Airport Activity Survey	1800-31	Airport Activity Survey

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	100	130	0	0	-30	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	150	195	0	0	-45	0
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: There are no changes in reporting requirements. However, beginning in February 2020, operators will be able to electronically sign and submit their data to the FAA therefore reducing the burden on the air carrier. The reduction in burden will allow the air carrier to submit the form electronically and will no longer need to print, scan and submit the form.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $18,742

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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? No

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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: 02/19/2020

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