Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
60 day FRN notice OMB 2120-0720 7-27-2023.pdf Supplementary Document	2023-07-27
2120-0720 suppporting statement_part 460_2023 (bl) (003) edited by Doris Bishop 7-27-2023 final.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
237490	Crew Waiver of Claims Against U.S. Government (460.19) Instruction	Unchanged
237476	Space Flight Participant Waiver of Claims With Licensee (51 USC) Instruction	Unchanged
237475	Space Flight Participant Waiver of Claims Against U.S. Government (460.49) Instruction	Unchanged
237474	Operator Informing Space Flight Participant of Risks (460.45) Instruction	Unchanged
237470	Verification Program (460.17) Instruction	Unchanged
237469	Informing Crew of Launch Risk (460.9) Instruction	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0720	ICR Reference No: 202305-2120-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201908-2120-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants
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: 09/26/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2023
Responses	30	30
Time Burden (Hours)	808	808
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The information for this collection is mandatory. By statute, a license or permit is required for any person to launch a launch vehicle from or to reenter a reentry vehicle into the United States, and for a citizen of the United States to launch a launch vehicle or reenter a reentry vehicle outside the United States. In order to obtain and maintain a license or permit, a launch or reentry operator carrying crew or space flight participants must provide the information requested. The collection includes disclosure and reporting. The frequency of the collection is on occasion and depends on whether the information collection pertains to obtaining a license or permit, an individual launch or reentry, or hiring or contracting for a crewmember. The FAA would receive information on crew qualifications and training, operating training of crew, a verification program, and crew and space flight participant waiver of claims. The crew would receive information about how the United States government has not certified the launch vehicle as safe, and space flight participants would receive information about the risks of space flight. The information is used by the FAA, a licensee or permittee, a space flight participant, or a crew member. The FAA uses the information to ensure that a launch or reentry operation with a human being on board will meet the risk criteria and requirements to ensure public safety. For example, the FAA assesses crew qualifications and training, especially those of a pilot, to ensure that the pilot has the proper experience and skills to operate a launch or reentry vehicle without jeopardizing public safety. A space flight participant and crew member uses information provided by a licensee or permittee to ensure that he or she understands the risks of the launch and reentry. A licensee or permittee must inform each crew member and space flight participant in writing that the U.S. Government has not certified the launch vehicle as safe for carrying flight crew or space flight participants. In addition, a licensee or permittee must inform any space flight participant of the risks associated with launch and reentry activities. In turn, a space flight participant must provide written, informed consent as a way of showing that he or she understands the risks associated with participating in space launch or reentry activities, and that his or her presence on board the vehicle is voluntary. A licensee or permittee is responsible for ensuring that written, informed consent is received from a space flight participant before allowing a space flight participant to be on board a launch or reentry vehicle. The 2004 CSLAA mandates that flight crew and space flight participants execute a reciprocal waiver of claims with the FAA. As noted earlier, the 2015 CSLCA mandates that space flight participants also execute a reciprocal waiver of claims with a licensee. Prior to a mission, the FAA ensures these reciprocal waiver of claims are executed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 51 USC 50914(b)(1) Name of Law: COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES
   PL: Pub.L. 108 - 492 2-3 Name of Law: Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004
  

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:
	88 FR 7509	02/03/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 62621	09/12/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 6

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Crew Waiver of Claims Against U.S. Government (460.19)
Informing Crew of Launch Risk (460.9)
Operator Informing Space Flight Participant of Risks (460.45)
Space Flight Participant Waiver of Claims Against U.S. Government (460.49)
Space Flight Participant Waiver of Claims With Licensee (51 USC)
Verification Program (460.17)

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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	30	30	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	808	808	0	0	0	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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $837

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: 09/26/2023

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