This mandatory Information collection collects monthly nonstop segment and on-flight aviation data from US and Foreign Air carriers. It is used to administer various programs including international bilateral agreements, disbursement of airport funds, infrastructure planning such as FAA airport improvement, program air safety, justice departments monitoring acquisition and mergers, FAA travel forecasting and their airport capacity analysis establishing intra Alaskan mail rates . The Department relies on the collection of traffic reporting system to fulfill its strategic plan. The DOT monitors and studies the movement of aircraft and passengers to ensure safe and efficient operations. Information-related technologies will enable collection, management, integration, and distribution of more transportation information in less time with better accuracy and broader application information systems are being integrated into agency activities, especially a coordinated effort by the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and the Inspector General Office to reduce airline delays. Enplanement, departures by aircraft type, and load factor data are critical in planning for infrastructure needs. This is not a revision
US Code:
49 USC 329b
Name of Law: Authority to Collect Aviation 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.