Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form New Declaration of Compliance and Means of Compliance Resubmission Form	Unchanged
Form New Declaration of Compliance and Means of Compliance Initial Form	Unchanged
2120-0775 30-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-04-27
2120-0775 2120-AK85 4-5-2021.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-04-05
Operations over People Authority Citation.docx Supplementary Document	2021-01-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
246816	Maintenance Record Retention Instruction	New
234970	Labeling of Small Unmanned Aircraft Instruction	Unchanged
234969	Remote Pilot Operating Instructions Instruction	Unchanged
234968	Declaration of Compliance and Means of Compliance Resubmission Form	Unchanged
234967	Declaration of Compliance and Means of Compliance Initial Form	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0775	ICR Reference No: 202104-2120-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202012-2120-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems over People
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/27/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2024
Responses	249	49
Time Burden (Hours)	3,382	3,282
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The final rule Operations of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People requires applicants who seek FAA acceptance of means of compliance and Declarations of Compliance to submit applications to report requested information. In addition, manufacturers who produce small UAS in accordance with the proposed standards are required to disclose information by labeling all small unmanned aircraft eligible to operate over people within two of the three categories the rule permits for such operations. Lastly, for two of the three categories of aircraft eligible to operate over people, manufacturers who obtain acceptance are required to make available remote pilot operating instructions that describe the small UAS and the declared category or categories of eligibility, describe permissible modifications that would not change the ability of the small UAS to meet the requirements for the applicable category or categories; and, if applicable, instruct operators on how to verify and change the mode or configuration of the small UAS. This ICR adds a maintenance-records retention requirement. That requirement was included in the final rule, but since it was not included in the NPRM, the public was not given an opportunity to comment.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44807 Name of Law: Operation and Certification of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  

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 7167	01/26/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 22296	04/27/2021
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Declaration of Compliance and Means of Compliance Initial	New	Small UAS (sUAS) Operations Over People
Declaration of Compliance and Means of Compliance Resubmission	New	Small UAS (sUAS) Operations Over People
Labeling of Small Unmanned Aircraft
Maintenance Record Retention
Remote Pilot Operating Instructions

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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	249	49	0	200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,382	3,282	0	100	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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: On January 15, 2021, the FAA published a final rule, Operation of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Over People (2120-AK85). That final rule included a provision requiring retention of maintenance records in certain circumstances. However, the FAA neglected to provide opportunity for public comment in the NPRM for 2120-AK85. The FAA is requesting to add the maintenance-record-retention requirement of 14 CFR 107.140 in this ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $5,121

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: 04/27/2021

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