Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FAA Form 7140-1 Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s) Form	Modified
SupportingStatementA_NoticeofProposedOutdoorLaserOperations.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25811	Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0662	ICR Reference No: 202103-2120-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201801-2120-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s)
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: 05/24/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2021
Responses	603	405
Time Burden (Hours)	2,412	1,620
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This collection is voluntary for laser operators (on a per occasion basis) planning to conduct outdoor laser operation(s). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) uses the information collected to evaluate potential hazards to aircraft operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). Ultimately, the goal of this collection is to maintain NAS safety and prevent an outdoor laser operation from striking an aircraft. Proponents complete and submit FAA Form 7140-1 to 1 of the 3 FAA service centers for review. Once the service center performs an initial review of the data provided in the response, they coordinate with one or more air traffic control facilities (e.g., a tower, approach control, or center) potentially affected by the proposed outdoor laser operation. The facility and/or facilities will review the proposed outdoor laser operation and provide feedback (no objection or list an objection to the operation) to the service center. If a facility lists an objection, the service center will contact the proponent and determine if the proponent can change the proposed operation to remove any objections. Once all coordination is complete, the service center will issue a determination to the proponent.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: Sovereignty and use of airspace
  

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:
	86 FR 7611	01/29/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 20784	04/21/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s)	FAA Form 7140-1	Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s)

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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	603	405	0	0	198	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,412	1,620	0	0	792	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: FAA used the number of submissions received in fiscal year (FY) 2019 (the last FY before the public health emergency) as the number of responses received in one year (prior to numerous cancelled events). FAA used this number to calculate estimated burden for proponents who complete and submit forms and FAA personnel who process the submissions. The overall estimated change is based on the numbers of submissions since the last estimate.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $172,944

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: 05/24/2021

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