Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement A 2120-0718 2020 updated.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-05-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45624	North or South Polar Routes	Modified
241378	Part 135 Pilot Recurrent Training	New
241377	Part 135 Pilot Initial Training	New
241376	Flight Attendant ETOPS Specific Training	New
241375	Dispatcher ETOPS Specific Training	New
241374	Pilot ETOPS Specific Training	New
241373	Engine Monitoring	New
241372	System Assessment	New
241371	Fuel System Design	New
241370	Electrical System	New
241369	Fire Supression	New
241368	Investigations of Engine Shutdowns	New
241367	Initial Problem Reporting	New
241366	Communication Disruptions, Fuel Strategies, and Radiation during Solar Flares in Polar Regions	New
241364	Training for Diversions - Pilots, Dispatchers, Flight Attendants	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0718	ICR Reference No: 202004-2120-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201705-2120-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Extended Operations (ETOPS) of Multi-Engine Airplanes
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: 05/31/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	101,288	21,104
Time Burden (Hours)	109,609	137,346
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The FAA uses this information collection to ensure the operators ETOPS program contains all the necessary elements of ETOPS and the aircraft used for ETOPS are operating to the ETOPS regulatory standards to minimize diversions, to preclude and protect diversions, and to ensure that all personnel are trained to minimize any adverse impacts of a diversion. This collection of information is voluntary for manufacturers and operators. Aircraft manufacturers and airline operators who choose to perform Extended Operations of Multi-Engine Aircraft are the respondents to this collection. This collection is a reporting requirement. The information is collected as needed depending on each individual requirement

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 106(g) Name of Law: Federal Aviation Administration
  

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:
	85 FR 3742	01/22/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 19211	04/06/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 15

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
North or South Polar Routes
Training for Diversions - Pilots, Dispatchers, Flight Attendants
Communication Disruptions, Fuel Strategies, and Radiation during Solar Flares in Polar Regions
Initial Problem Reporting
Fire Supression
Dispatcher ETOPS Specific Training
Fuel System Design
Electrical System
System Assessment
Engine Monitoring
Pilot ETOPS Specific Training
Flight Attendant ETOPS Specific Training
Part 135 Pilot Initial Training
Part 135 Pilot Recurrent Training
Investigations of Engine Shutdowns

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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	101,288	21,104	0	0	80,184	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	109,609	137,346	0	0	-27,737	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 have been changes to the estimated hourly burden and wage rates since the previous submission to account for an increase in the number of affected engine manufacturers. Since respondents are not required to submit annually, this burden was calculated by dividing the total burden by 3 years. The agency has separated collection activity into appropriate information collections. There has not been additional forms or applications added.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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.     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: 05/31/2020

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