Procedures & Evidence Rules for Air Carrier Authority Applications

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
2026-Fed Reg Notice 2106-0023.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-08-04	Available
2026 Supporting Statement 2106-0023_08032026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-04	Available
section 41738.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-13	Available
section 41103.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-13	Available
section 41102.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-13	Available
14 CFR Part 291.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-13	Available
14 CFR Part 204.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-13	Available
14 CFR Part 201.txt	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2010-04-13	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
25141	No Evidence Required Additional Certificate Authority		Modified
192540	Variance of Evidence Requirements for the Review of Air Carrier's Continuing Fitness		Modified
192539	Initial/Additional Certificate or Commuter Authority (including fitness evidence)		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2106-0023	ICR Reference No: 202608-2106-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202304-2106-004
Agency/Subagency: DOT/OSTA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Procedures & Evidence Rules for Air Carrier Authority Applications
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: 08/06/2026

table that charts list comparision

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2026
Responses	141	207
Time Burden (Hours)	7,635	10,215
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Information is collected from applicants for air carrier authority for use by the Department in determining their fitness to hold certificate or commuter air authority. Collection of this data provides DOT with a sufficient basis upon which to determine whether an applicant or operating U.S. air carrier is a U.S. citizen and has or continues to have the managerial competence necessary, the financial wherewithal, and the compliance disposition to conduct its proposed, current, or expanded operations. This information collection supports the Department’s infrastructure strategic goal, with the objectives to stimulate growth, productivity and economic competitiveness and to expand market opportunities of U.S. airlines.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 41103 Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   US Code: 49 USC 41738 Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   US Code: 49 USC 41102 Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   US Code: 49 USC 41110(e) Name of Law: Pub. L. 103-272, Sec. 1(e)
   PL: Pub.L. 116 - 136 4005 and 4114(b) Name of Law: CARES Act
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: PL: Pub.L. 116 - 136 4005 and 4114(b) Name of Law: CARES Act

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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:
	91 FR 30025	05/21/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 50920	08/06/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Initial/Additional Certificate or Commuter Authority (including fitness evidence)
No Evidence Required Additional Certificate Authority
Variance of Evidence Requirements for the Review of Air Carrier's Continuing Fitness

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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	141	207	0	-66	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,635	10,215	0	-2,580	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Burden reduction has changes as the estimated number or respondents has been reduced.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,231,200

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.     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: 08/06/2026

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