Computerized Neurocognitive Tests for Aeromedical Safety

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 2 Computerized Neurocognitive Tests for Aeromedical Safety	Form and Instruction	New	Repair queued
BTS Approval Email.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-09-27	Repair queued
(230726) Statistical Methodology Checklist_Computerized Neurocognitive Tests for Aeromedical Safety_SIGNED.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-08-09	Repair queued
Supplement to ROCIS ICR Question Items v1.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2023-08-09	Available
(230423) Computerized Neurocognitive Assessment Supporting Statement B v3.5 clean.docx	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2023-07-26	Available
(230423) Computerized Neurocognitive Assessment Supporting Statement A v4.6 (ROCIS).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2023-09-18	Missing upstream
Federal Register_Vol86n239p71536_16DEC2021_Notice_NeurocognitiveTests.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-03-17	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
252241	Computerized Neurocognitive Tests for Aeromedical Safety	Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202203-2120-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Computerized Neurocognitive Tests for Aeromedical Safety
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 12/06/2023

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,000	0
Time Burden (Hours)	4,000	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Computerized neurocognitive tests are a non-invasive way to measure cognitive function (e.g., attention, working memory, information processing speed, reaction time) and are used as part of the FAA’s overall aeromedical physical exam process to determine if a pilot is safe to operate an aircraft within the National Airspace System (NAS) and if an Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) is safe to return to duty. Neurocognitive tests are required only for pilots and ATCSs with certain medical conditions associated with aeromedically significant cognitive impairments (i.e., not all pilots and ATCSs are tested). The FAA needs to ensure that the tests and data used to maintain the safety of the NAS are based on the most current scientific knowledge. The purpose of this IC effort is to obtain updated pilot and ATCS normative data for the FAA’s current neurocognitive test and alternative neurocognitive tests under consideration. The IC effort will be used to potentially revise the FAA’s Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) Guide, update clinical practices, and assure aeromedical safety. Information will be collected from representative pilots and ATCSs across the United States, who will complete two different 1-hour neurocognitive tests. Total IC effort/time per person will be approximately four hours (i.e., to include check-in processing, informed consent, neurocognitive test-taking, rest breaks, and participant debrief).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44703 Name of Law: Airman Certificates
  

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 71536	12/16/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 77656	11/13/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Computerized Neurocognitive Tests for Aeromedical Safety	2, 4, 5, 3, 1	Demographics ,   Current State and Sleepiness ,   Relevancy ,   Final Survey Set ,   Informed Consent (with Burden Statement)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	1,000	0	0	1,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,000	0	0	4,000	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: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,721,047

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? Yes Part B of Supporting Statement

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.     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: 12/06/2023

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