Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
30-Day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-10-01
2024-03469_RVSM 2120-0679 60 Day Notice Published.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-14
2120-0679 RVSM Supporting Statement A_Final 07182024.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-19
2024 Cost Basis Updated_Final_04152024.xlsx Supplementary Document	2024-04-15
60 Day FRN 0679 02 12 24.docx Supplementary Document	2024-02-23
AC 91-85B.pdf Supplementary Document	2021-09-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25838	Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum New Applications Other-Example	Modified
231845	Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Updated Applications Other-Example	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0679	ICR Reference No: 202402-2120-005
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202103-2120-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
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: 10/01/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2024
Responses	3,036	2,854
Time Burden (Hours)	14,664	13,813
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Aircraft operators on occasion of seeking operational approval to conduct Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations are mandated to report initial identifying information to their responsible FAA safety office. The responsible FAA safety office registers RVSM approved airframes in the FAA RVSM Approvals Database. Additionally, on the occasion of completing airworthiness, continued airworthiness and operations program requirements, operators report information to the responsible FAA safety office which grants operational approval. Although the information collected may not be expected to be disseminated directly to the public, results may be used in scientific, management, technical or general informational publications.

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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:
	89 FR 13133	02/21/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 74355	09/12/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum New Applications
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Updated Applications

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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	3,036	2,854	0	0	182	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,664	13,813	0	0	851	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: The previously reported 2854 respondents for an estimated annual burden of 13,813 hours has been updated to reflect the slightly increased current level of activity (3,036 respondents and 14,664 hours) for aircraft operators of U.S. registry seeking operational authorization to conduct RVSM operations outside the U.S. Previously in 2018, Appendix G to 14 CFR Part 91 was revised to remove the requirement for certain operators to submit a RVSM application for authorization when equipped with ADS-B) Out and operating in U.S. airspace, (83 FR 65487, Dec. 21, 2018). Operators still need to submit application for RVSM authorization when operating outside the U.S. RVSM has been implemented for more than 10 years and operators seek to update existing authorizations more than applying for new authorizations annually. The time burden for updated application is less than an application for an operator new to RVSM. A recent analysis of operator RVSM authorization data within the U.S. Minimum Aircraft System Performance Specification (MASPS) indicates that on average, 900 operators per year seek new RVSM authorizations and 2,136 operators seek to update existing authorizations.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $748,619

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: 10/01/2024

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