Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
UAFR Application	Form and Instruction	New	Available
2120-AL33 PRA Supporting Statement_Final_4_24_26.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-24	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
279466	UAFR Application	Form and Instruction	New	UAFR Application

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202509-2120-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/07/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	1,832	0
Time Burden (Hours)	54,960	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	11,908,000	0

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Abstract: This information collection applies to operators and proprietors of eligible fixed site facilities who apply to FAA for an unmanned aircraft flight restriction (UAFR). Applicants would submit documentation and data to FAA through the online UAFR Utility website. The information collection includes applicant and facility information; proposed lateral boundaries and altitude ceiling; 24 months, if available, of historical unmanned activity data; fixed site facility’s UAS Security Response Plan; fixed site facility’s demonstration of need; potential externalities; and unmanned aircraft flight restriction potential environmental impacts, if any. Information submitted during a final application review stage would include a description of, and explanation of, changes to the UAFR since initial submission, and a statement of intent to comply with proposed part 74. The FAA will evaluate the information submitted in the application to determine whether to issue or deny the requested UAFR.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44802 Name of Law: Integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system
   PL: Pub.L. 114 - 190 2209 Name of Law: FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AL33	Proposed rulemaking	91 FR 24650	05/06/2026

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
UAFR Application	N/A	UAFR 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	1,832	0	0	1,832	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	54,960	0	0	54,960	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	11,908,000	0	0	11,908,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: New collection

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,874,496

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: 05/07/2026

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