Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems -Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
30-day FRN, 2120-0784 - final published.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-09-25	Available
60-day FRN_published (2120-0784).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-08-27	Repair queued
2120-0784, FRIA Application System, Supporting Statement A.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-08-22	Available
Statutory Authority.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2022-06-09	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
239399	Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas	Other-Website	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0784	ICR Reference No: 202504-2120-015
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202206-2120-005
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems -Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas
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: 09/29/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2025
Responses	2,008	2,008
Time Burden (Hours)	4,016	4,016
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection applies to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Educational Institutions that are applying to establish an FAA-recognized identification area (FRIA). FRIAs are locations where unmanned aircraft can operate without broadcasting remote identification information. FRIAs are established through an online application process where an FAA-recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO) or educational institution submits an online application using the FAA Drone Zone website (faadronezone.faa.gov). The FAA reviews the application and determines whether a FRIA can be approved at the requested location. The locations of approved FRIAs are shown on a map using the FAA UAS Data Delivery System (UDDS) website (https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com/). FRIAs are established for a period of 48 months and can be renewed.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General Requirements
   US Code: 49 USC 44805 Name of Law: Small unmanned aircraft safety standards
   US Code: 49 USC 44807 Name of Law: Special authority for certain unmanned aircraft systems
   US Code: 49 USC 44809 Name of Law: Exception for limited recreational operations of unmanned aircraft
  

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:
	90 FR 24481	06/10/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 45460	09/22/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas

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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	2,008	2,008	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,016	4,016	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: $942,856

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.     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.     Yes

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: 09/29/2025

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