TSA Airspace Waiver Applications

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
privacy_pia_tsaairspace_0.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-11-20	Available
privacy_pia_tsaairspace_0.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2018-11-20	Repair queued
DHSTSA 002 TransSecThreatAssessSystem (75 FR 28046_5192010).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-12	Available
DHSTSA 002 TransSecThreatAssessSystem (75 FR 28046_5192010).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2016-01-12	Repair queued
1652-0033 TSA AirspWaivPgm_SS.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-11-26	Available
1652-0033 TSA AirspWaivPgm_SS.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2025-11-26	Missing upstream
privacy_pia_tsaairspaceamend.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-11-16	Available
privacy_pia_tsaairspaceamend.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2011-11-16	Repair queued
1652-0033 TSA AirspWaivPgm_60DN_ 90 FR 23353 (6.2.2025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-11-24	Available
1652-0033 TSA AirspWaivPgm_60DN_ 90 FR 23353 (6.2.2025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-11-24	Repair queued
1652-0033 TSA AirspWaivPgm_30DN_90 FR 254361 (11.26.2025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-11-26	Available
1652-0033 TSA AirspWaivPgm_30DN_90 FR 254361 (11.26.2025).pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2025-11-26	Repair queued
49 USC 40103.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-12	Source copy available
49 USC 40103.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-12	Repair queued
49 USC 114.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-12	Source copy available
49 USC 114.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2008-09-12	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
20962	International TSA Airspace Waiver Applications	Other-Screenshots - Online Registration	Modified
186583	Domestic TSA Airspace Waiver Applications	Other-Sreenshots - Online Registration	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 1652-0033	ICR Reference No: 202505-1652-002
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202202-1652-003
Agency/Subagency: DHS/TSA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: TSA Airspace Waiver Applications
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/26/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 11/26/2025
Terms of Clearance:

table that charts list comparision

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	9,687	0	8,881
Time Burden (Hours)	7,173	0	6,785
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Airspace Waiver program allows aircraft operators to request permission to fly in restricted airspace. The information collected through the Airspace Waiver applications will enable TSA to perform a background check on each individual on the aircraft seeking to fly under the waiver. The affected public consists of aircraft operators of the general aviation community.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 114 Name of Law: TSA Title 49
   US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: TSA Title 49
  

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 23353	06/02/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 54361	11/26/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Domestic TSA Airspace Waiver Applications
International TSA Airspace Waiver Applications

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	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	9,687	8,881	0	0	806	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,173	6,785	0	0	388	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: There are no program changes; however, TSA adjusted the time burden to match the change in responses from 8,881 to 9,687.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,113,759

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: 11/26/2025

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