Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s)

This collection is mandatory for laser operators on each occasion of planning outdoor laser operations. The FAA uses the information gathered from laser operators planning to conduct outdoor laser operations to evaluate potential hazards to aircraft operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). Ultimately, the goal is to prevent an aircraft from being hit by the laser operation. The information is reviewed by one of the three FAAs service centers and sent to the facility, which can be a Tower, TRACON or Center, that is being impacted by the operation. The facility will review the proposed operation and state no objection or list an objection to the operation. If the facility lists an objection, then the service center will contact the proponent and see if adjustments can be made to the proposed operation. The number of respondents is recorded as 405 because in FY 2017 there were 405 responses. In this submission the time it takes the proponent to complete the form is estimated at 4 hours instead of the previous 11 hours. This time was derived from talking with our three service centers which deal with the proponents directly.

The latest form for Notice of Proposed Outdoor Laser Operation(s) expires 2021-08-31 and can be found here.