Commercial Space Transportation Reusable Launch Vehicle and Reentry Licensing Regulation

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2120-0643 2021 1012 (1) Supporting Statement 7-18-2024 (22).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-03-14	Repair queued
2025-02977.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-02-24	Repair queued
2024-13788.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2024-06-27	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25772	Commercial Space Transportation Reusable Launch Vehicle and Reentry Licensing Regulation	Instruction	Modified
250496	Renewal Application		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0643	ICR Reference No: 202406-2120-012
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202109-2120-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Commercial Space Transportation Reusable Launch Vehicle and Reentry Licensing Regulation
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: 03/16/2025

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2025
Responses	8	26
Time Burden (Hours)	21,600	30,140
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	10,622

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Abstract: Commercial or non-federal entities who desire to obtain a reusable launch vehicle (RLV) mission license or a reentry license are mandated to report to this information collection. The information to be collected includes data required for performing a safety review, which includes a technical assessment to determine if the applicant launches or reenters an RLV or a reentry vehicle to a designated site without jeopardizing public health and safety and the safety of property. This information collection requirement is intended for incorporating acquired data into the license, which then becomes binding on the launch and/or reentry operator. Under the policy review and approval process, an applicant is required to submit information that enables FAA/AST to summarize the application requirements identifying foreign ownership of the vehicle. FAA/AST determines, before issuing a license, if issuance of an RLV mission license would jeopardize the foreign policy or national security interests of the U.S. In accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policies Act, 42 U.S.C. § 4321, et. seq., (NEPA), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, and the DOT's Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, DOT Order 5610.1C, applicants are required to submit environmental information concerning proposed RLVs and reentry vehicles that are not currently described in the environmental impact statements, as well as payloads that may have significant environmental impacts in the event of a launch accident.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 51 USC 509 Name of Law: Commercial space launch activities
  

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 52533	06/24/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 10564	02/24/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Commercial Space Transportation Reusable Launch Vehicle and Reentry Licensing Regulation
Renewal Application

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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	8	26	0	0	-18	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,600	30,140	0	0	-8,540	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	10,622	0	0	-10,622	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: This supporting statement is an update to prior justification statements. Hence, it presents cost information that replaces prior estimates of the burden to industry and the federal government associated with the collection of information supporting the launch license and renewal application process for commercial RLVs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $830,788

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: 03/16/2025

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