Part 121 Operating Requirements: Domestic, Flag, and Supplemental Operations
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/09/2024
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2025
49,437,039
49,268,683
1,472,143
1,456,760
0
0
Each operator which seeks to obtain, or is in possession of, an air carrier operating certificate is mandated to comply with the requirements of FAR Part 121 in order to maintain (recordkeeping, reporting) data which is used to determine if the air carrier is operating in accordance with minimum safety standards. Original certification is completed in accordance with part 119. Continuing certification is completed in accordance with part 121. The information reviewed as a part of this collection (manuals and guidance documents) is used to determine air operatorsâ compliance with the minimum safety standards and the applicantsâ eligibility for air operations certification. The FAA will use the information it reviews to ensure compliance and adherence to regulations and, if necessary, take enforcement action on violators of the regulations. The information collected will not be disseminated to the public or used to support publicly disseminated information.
US Code:
49 USC 44701
Name of Law: General requirements
US Code:
49 USC 44702
Name of Law: Issuance of certificates
The number of active air carriers operating under part 121 has increased from the previous submission from 66 in 2021 to a current number of 90. This is the primary driver of the overall increase in estimated responses.
The estimate for the number of aircraft operated by air carriers under part 121 has increased from the previous submission. The increased numbers of aircraft may reflect an increase in the fleet size of air carriers or the increased use of smaller regional jets.
The number of pilots in command of active air carriers operating under part 121 has increased from the previous submission.
The number of other pilots of active air carriers operating under part 121 has increased from the previous submission.
The number of flight attendants of active air carriers operating under part 121 has increased from the previous submission.
The hour and cost estimates have all been updated to reflect 2024 wages and statistics.
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.
2021-0008 30-day FRN.pdf
Supporting Statement A 2120-0008 2024 Final.docx
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