Notice2021-15347
Information Collection: Forest Service Pilot and Aircraft Record Forms
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Published
July 20, 2021
Issuing agencies
Agriculture DepartmentForest Service
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals and organizations on the renewal with revisions of a currently approved information collection, Forest Service Pilot and Aircraft Record Forms.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38265-38266]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-15347]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Information Collection: Forest Service Pilot and Aircraft Record
Forms
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
USDA Forest Service is seeking comments from all interested individuals
and organizations on the renewal with revisions of a currently approved
information collection, Forest Service Pilot and Aircraft Record Forms.
DATES: Comments must be received in writing on or before September 20,
2021 to be assured of consideration. Comments received after that date
will be considered to the extent practicable.
ADDRESSES: Commenters are encouraged to submit comments by email, if
possible. You may submit comments by any of the following methods:
<bullet> Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bdcddcc8d193d1d4d3ced8fdc8ced9dc93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b4c4d5c1d89ad8dddac7d1f4c1c7d0d59ad3dbc2">[email protected]</span></a>.
<bullet> Telephone: 202-557-1545.
<bullet> Mail: Paul Linse, Assistant Director Aviation, Fire and
Aviation Management, USDA Forest Service, 1400 Independence Avenue SW,
Mailstop 1107, Washington, DC 20250-1107.
<bullet> Facsimile: 208-387-5735.
<bullet> Hand Delivery/Courier: Paul Linse, Assistant Director
Aviation, USDA Forest Service, Fire and Aviation Management, 1400
Independence Avenue SW, Mailstop 1107, Washington, DC 20250-1107.
The public may inspect comments received at USDA Forest Service,
Fire and Aviation Management, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20250, during normal business hours. Visitors are encouraged to call
ahead to 202-205-1483 to facilitate entry into the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul Linse, Assistant Director
Aviation, Fire and Aviation Management, 202-205-1483. Individuals who
use
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telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay
Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four hours a day, every day of
the year, including holidays.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Forest Service Pilot and Aircraft Record Forms.
OMB Number: 0596-0015.
Expiration Date of Approval: February 28, 2022.
Type of Request: Renewal with revisions of a currently approved
information collection.
Abstract: The Forest Service contracts with approximately 400
vendors a year for commercial aviation services utilized in resource
protection and project management. In recent years, the total annual
use of contract aircraft and pilots has exceeded 80,000 hours. In order
to maintain an acceptable level of safety, preparedness, and cost-
effectiveness in aviation operations, Forest Service contracts include
rigorous qualifications for pilots and specific condition, equipment,
and performance requirements for aircraft as aviation operations are
conducted under extremely adverse conditions of weather, terrain,
turbulence, smoke reduced visibility, minimally improved landing areas,
and congested airspace around wildfires. To ensure pilots and aircraft
used for aviation operations meet specific Forest Service
qualifications and requirements for aviation operations, prospective
contract pilots complete one of the following Forest Service forms:
<bullet> FS-5700-20--Airplane Pilot Qualifications and Approval Record
<bullet> FS-5700-20a--Helicopter Pilot Qualifications and Approval
Record
Agency Aircraft Inspectors use the following forms when inspecting
aircraft for contract compliance:
<bullet> FS-5700-21--Airplane Data Record
<bullet> FS-5700-21a--Helicopter Data Record
Based upon approval(s) documented on the form(s), each contractor
pilot and aircraft receive an approval card. Forest Service personnel
verify possession of properly approved cards before using contracted
pilots and aircraft.
Information collected on pilot forms includes:
<bullet> Name.
<bullet> Address.
<bullet> Certification numbers.
<bullet> Employment history.
<bullet> Medical Certification.
<bullet> Airplane/helicopter certifications and specifications.
<bullet> Accident/violation history.
Without the collected information, Forest Service Pilot and
Aircraft Inspectors and Forest Service Contracting Officers cannot
determine whether contracted pilots and aircraft meet detailed
qualification, equipment, and condition requirements essential to safe
and effective accomplishment of Forest Service-specified flying
missions. Without a reasonable basis to determine pilot qualifications
and aircraft capability, Forest Service employees would be exposed to
hazardous conditions. Data collected documents approval of contract
pilots and aircraft for specific Forest Service aviation special
missions. Information will be collected and reviewed by Pilot and
Aircraft Inspectors to determine whether aircraft and/or pilot(s) meet
all agency requirements in accordance with Forest Service Handbook
(FSH) 5709.16, chapter 10, sections 15 and 16. Forest Service pilot and
aircraft inspectors maintain collected information in Forest Service
regional and national offices. The Forest Service, at times, shares the
information with the Department of the Interior, Office of Aviation
Services, as each organization accepts contract inspections conducted
by the other.
Estimate of Annual Burden: 60 minutes.
Type of Respondents: Vendors/Contractors.
Estimated Annual Number of Respondents: 2,100.
Estimated Annual Number of Responses per Respondent: 1.
Estimated Total Annual Burden on Respondents: 2,100 hours.
Comment Is Invited: Comment is invited on: (1) Whether this
collection of information is necessary for the stated purposes and
proper performance of Agency functions, including whether the
information will have practical or scientific utility; (2) accuracy of
the Agency's estimate of the burden of the collection of information,
including validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information to be
collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of
information on respondents, including use of automated, electronic,
mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms
of information technology.
All comments received in response to this notice, including names
and addresses when provided, will be a matter of public record.
Comments will be summarized and included in the submission request
toward Office of Management and Budget approval.
Jaelith Rivera,
Acting Deputy Chief, State & Private Forestry.
[FR Doc. 2021-15347 Filed 7-19-21; 8:45 am]
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