Procedures & Evidence Rules for Air Carrier Authority Applications

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
60-Day_Notice_for_2106–0023_Procedures_and_Evidence_Rules_for_Air_Carrier_Authority_84FR52173_20191001.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-10
30-Day_Notice_for_2106–0023_Procedures_and_Evidence_Rules_for_Air_Carrier_Authority_84FR68542_20191216.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-10
2019_Supporting_Statement_2106-0023_092019.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-01-10
section 41738.txt Supplementary Document	2010-04-13
section 41103.txt Supplementary Document	2010-04-13
section 41102.txt Supplementary Document	2010-04-13
14 CFR Part 291.txt Supplementary Document	2010-04-13
14 CFR Part 204.txt Supplementary Document	2010-04-13
14 CFR Part 201.txt Supplementary Document	2010-04-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25141	No Evidence Required Additional Certificate Authority	Modified
192540	Variance of Evidence Requirements for the Review of Air Carrier's Continuing Fitness	Modified
192539	Initial/Additional Certificate or Commuter Authority (including fitness evidence)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2106-0023	ICR Reference No: 202001-2106-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201004-2106-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/OSTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Procedures & Evidence Rules for Air Carrier Authority Applications
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/29/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2023	36 Months From Approved
Responses	228	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,250	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	825,000	0	0

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Abstract: Information is collected from applicants for air carrier authority for use by the Department in determining their fitness to hold certificate or commuter air authority. Collection of this data provides DOT with a sufficient basis upon which to determine whether an applicant or operating U.S. air carrier is a U.S. citizen and has or continues to have the managerial competence necessary, the financial wherewithal, and the compliance disposition to conduct its proposed, current, or expanded operations. This information collection supports the Department’s infrastructure strategic goal, with the objectives to stimulate growth, productivity and economic competitiveness and to expand market opportunities of U.S. airlines.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 41103 Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   US Code: 49 USC 41738 Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   US Code: 49 USC 41102 Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   US Code: 49 USC 41110(e) Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
  

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 52173	10/01/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 68542	12/16/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Variance of Evidence Requirements for the Review of Air Carrier's Continuing Fitness
Initial/Additional Certificate or Commuter Authority (including fitness evidence)
No Evidence Required Additional Certificate Authority

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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	228	0	0	78	0	150
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,250	0	0	1,200	0	7,050
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	825,000	0	0	120,000	0	705,000

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: There are adjustment changes due to the increase in the number of applications/filings submitted during the period from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019, plus the increase in costs associated with the analytical, legal, and clerical participation in the preparation of these applications.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $949,200

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.     Yes

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: 01/29/2020

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