Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems -Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form Pending Applications for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Form and Instruction	New
49 USC 448.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-01-23
Supporting Statement New Collection - FAA-recognized identification areas blh.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-01-23

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
239399	Applications for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0784	ICR Reference No: 202001-2120-009
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems -Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule	Conclusion Date: 02/18/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/29/2020
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. DOT will address public comments received on the NPRM.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date		36 Months From Approved
Responses	0	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	0	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Community based organizations, that desire to obtain and maintain a designation for an FAA-recognized identification area are required to report information to this collection. Applications would permit community based organizations recognized by the Administrator to apply for FAA-recognized identification area status. The FAA is proposing to collect the information to provide an opportunity for operators of UAS without remote identification equipment (such as vintage, homebuilt, or other legacy aircraft manufactured before the effective date of the Remote Identification rule) to comply with the intent of the proposed rule. Supplying the necessary information to the FAA would enable the agency to determine whether certain flying sites qualify under relevant safety, security, and eligibility criteria for establishment as FAA-recognized identification areas where UAS could operate without remote identification. The FAA will use the information to consider initial requests for FAA establishment of a flying site, requests for renewal of FAA-recognized identification areas, and amendments to requests for establishment. If the information collection was not conducted, the FAA would not have the necessary data to make a safety determination whether to establish certain flying sites as areas where UAS without remote identification can operate. This would result in all UAS having to equip with remote identification capabilities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 14 USC 448 Name of Law: Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AL31	Proposed rulemaking	84 FR 72438	12/31/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Applications for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas	Pending	Request For FAA-Recognized Identification Area Designation

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: DOT proposes to collect this information in accordance with its proposed rule to permit operations of unmanned aircraft within FAA-recognized identification areas. No current program that would collect such information exists.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $674,566

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.     Yes

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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