Notice2022-08826
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: ICAO CO2 Certification Database
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection. The collection involves the possibility for airplane manufacturers for which the airplane is subject to the applicability of Annex 16, Volume III of the Convention on Civil Aviation (hereinafter the "Chicago Convention") to submit electronically CO<INF>2</INF> Certification Database (CO<INF>2</INF>DB) Datasheet(s) to the FAA. The information to be collected will be necessary because of FAA's commitment to help (a) provide publicly available data on the CO<INF>2</INF> Metric Value (MV) which represents a measure of fuel burn performance of airplane types against CO<INF>2</INF> technology/design standards, (b) track and communicate the improvement in airplane CO<INF>2</INF> MVs over time and (c) provide an incentive to improve the CO<INF>2</INF> MV of airplane types.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 80 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24606-24609]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08826]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0193]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: ICAO CO2
Certification Database
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection.
The collection involves the possibility for airplane manufacturers for
which the airplane is subject to the applicability of Annex 16, Volume
III of the Convention on Civil Aviation (hereinafter the ``Chicago
Convention'') to submit electronically CO<INF>2</INF> Certification
Database (CO<INF>2</INF>DB) Datasheet(s) to the FAA. The information to
be collected will be necessary because of FAA's commitment to help (a)
provide publicly available data on the CO<INF>2</INF> Metric Value (MV)
which represents a measure of fuel burn performance of airplane types
against CO<INF>2</INF> technology/design standards, (b) track and
communicate the improvement in airplane CO<INF>2</INF> MVs over time
and (c) provide an incentive to improve the CO<INF>2</INF> MV of
airplane types.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by June 27, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#137c7a61724c6066717e7a60607a7c7d537c7e713d767c633d747c65"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ef80869d8eb09c9a8d82869c9c868081af80828dc18a809fc1888099">[email protected]</span></a>, or faxed to (202) 395-6974, or mailed to
the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management
and Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street NW, Washington,
DC 20503.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laszlo Windhoffer at (202) 267-4741,
or by email at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bbf7dac8c1d7d495ecd2d5dfd3d4dddddec9fbdddada95dcd4cd"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c78ba6b4bdaba8e990aea9a3afa8a1a1a2b587a1a6a6e9a0a8b1">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Appendix A ``Supporting Statement A''.
Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.
OMB Control Number: 2120-XXXX.
Title: ICAO CO<INF>2</INF> Certification Database
(CO<INF>2</INF>DB).
Form Numbers: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Clearance of a new information collection.
Background: In March 2017, the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) Council adopted the Volume III of Annex 16 of the
Chicago Convention (Environmental Protection) for the implementation of
a new airplane CO<INF>2</INF> emissions standard. The Standard will
apply to new airplane type designs from 2020, and to airplane type
designs already in-production as of 2023. Those in-production airplane
which by 2028 do not meet the standard will no longer be able to be
produced unless their designs are sufficiently modified to comply with
the in-production standard.
To support the implementation of Annex 16 Volume III, ICAO agreed
that, similar to noise and engine emissions, an ICAO CO<INF>2</INF>
Certification Database (CO<INF>2</INF>DB) should be developed and
continuously maintained in a publicly accessible manner. The U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration will host the new database on behalf of
ICAO.
The aim of the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is to (a) Provide publicly
available data on the CO<INF>2</INF> Metric Value (MV) which represents
a measure of fuel burn performance of airplane types against
CO<INF>2</INF> technology/design standards, (b) Track and communicate
the improvement in airplane CO<INF>2</INF> MVs over time and (c)
Provide an incentive to improve the CO<INF>2</INF> MV of airplane
types.
The collection of data towards the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is expected to
leverage the Airplane Airworthiness Certification process, which
includes; airplane performance measurement, computation of relevant
metrics (e.g., CO<INF>2</INF> MV) and submission of the information to
the Certificating Authority (CA) of the State of Design. As part of the
airworthiness certification process, the data/information is reviewed
by the CA and approved. Given that the submission of information into
the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is voluntary, it is expected that the applicant
(e.g., airplane manufacturer) will decide to submit a CO<INF>2</INF>DB
Datasheet to its CA and ultimately to the U.S. FAA. If the applicant
decides to submit information to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB, the applicant
will prepare a CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheet by using the CO<INF>2</INF>DB
Datasheet Template that will be publicly available via the
CO<INF>2</INF>DB web page expected to be hosted on the FAA Office of
Environment and Energy website.
Once the U.S. FAA collects the CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheets it may
conduct an information check to identify any gross errors or mistakes.
Similar to other ICAO environment databases, the entity submitting the
information (in this case the applicant) will be solely responsible for
the accuracy of the information. If there are any questions about
submissions, the U.S. FAA will communicate with the applicant to
attempt to address any issues.
CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheets will then be integrated into the
CO<INF>2</INF>DB and the records of changes will be updated. It is
expected that the database will be available for download in a common
table format (e.g., Microsoft Excel file) as well as a collection of
the submitted CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheets. Additional background and
supporting information will also be available on the CO<INF>2</INF>DB
website along with a Support Function communication mechanism (e.g.,
email address).
Respondents: Respondents will be airplane manufacturers (or
``applicants'') subject to the applicability of Annex 16, Volume III of
the Chicago Convention. From the outset, FAA expects about 3 U.S.
airplane applicants to submit CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheets for their
certified airplanes. It should be noted that additional respondents
from outside the United States (i.e., Airplane Manufacturers for which
the Certificating Authority is another ICAO Member State than the
United States) are expected to submit CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheets to
the CO<INF>2</INF>DB for their certified airplane. These non-US
applicants were assumed to be outside the scope of the burden analysis
contained in Supporting Statement A and were therefore not included as
respondents.
Frequency: If they decide to submit information to the
CO<INF>2</INF>DB, the manufacturers will submit data after the
certification of an airplane. It is expected that manufacturers would
submit one CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheet for each airplane model. As
described in Supporting Statement A and based on historical frequency
of airplane certification, each U.S. manufacturer could be expected to
certificate up to two new models every three years. Thus, in
mathematical terms, the FAA would expect to receive an average of
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two thirds of one datasheet per year and per respondent.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: It is expected that filling
and submitting a CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheet could take approximately 5
hours.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: Based on the above, FAA expects that
the annual submission of CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheet by U.S. airplane
manufacturers could take approximately 5 hours for an average of 2
submissions per year across 3 manufacturers.
Issued in Washington, DC on April 20, 2022.
Julie Marks,
Acting Executive Director, Office of Environment and Energy.
Appendix A: Supporting Statement A for the ICAO CO2 Certification
Database
1. Explain the circumstances that make the collection of
information necessary. Identify any legal or administrative
requirements that necessitate the collection.
On March 6, 2017 the United States (through its International
Civil Aviation Organization [ICAO] Council Member) voted to adopt
Annex 16, Vol. III of the Chicago Convention. Annex 16, Vol. III
contains the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) relating to
the implementation of the airplane CO<INF>2</INF> standard.
The ICAO standard applies to (1) Subsonic jet aeroplanes, (2)
All propeller-driven aeroplanes, (3) Derived versions of non-
CO<INF>2</INF>-certified subsonic jet aeroplanes, (4) Derived
versions of non-CO<INF>2</INF> certified propeller-driven aeroplanes
and (5) Individual non-CO<INF>2</INF>-certified subsonic jet
aeroplanes and propeller-driven aeroplanes. The standard applies to
new airplane type designs submitted for certification after January
1, 2020, and to airplane type designs already in-production as of
2023. After January 1, 2028, airplanes that do not meet the standard
may no longer be produced unless their designs are sufficiently
modified.
Airplane manufacturers in the U.S. and other ICAO countries are
required to show compliance with the ICAO standard at the time of
airplane certification.
In February 2016, members of ICAO's Committee on Aviation
Environmental Protection (CAEP) agreed that, similar to noise and
engine emissions, an ICAO CO<INF>2</INF> Certification Database
(CO<INF>2</INF>DB) should be developed and continuously maintained
in a publicly accessible manner. Information submission to the
CO<INF>2</INF>DB is done by manufacturers and by the certificating
authority of the State of airplane design on a voluntary basis. It
is not a requirement or standard contained in Annex 16 Volume III.
The United States (FAA) agreed to host the database on behalf of
ICAO.
The aim of the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is to:
(a) Provide publicly available data on the CO<INF>2</INF> metric
value (MV) for each certificated airplane model; MV represents a
measure of fuel burn performance of airplane types against
CO<INF>2</INF> technology/design standards.
(b) Track and communicate improvements in airplane
CO<INF>2</INF> MVs over time.
(c) Provide an incentive to manufacturers to improve the
CO<INF>2</INF> MV of each airplane type.
Attachments:
<bullet> Annex 16, Vol. III
2. Indicate how, by whom, and for what purpose the information
is to be used. Except for a new collection, indicate the actual use
the agency has made of the information received from the current
collection.
The data expected to be submitted for the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is
generated during the airworthiness certification process, which
includes airplane performance measurement, computation of relevant
metrics (e.g., CO<INF>2</INF> MV) and submission of the information
to the Certificating Authority (CA) of the State of Design. As part
of the airworthiness certification process, the data and information
are reviewed and approved by each CA.
Since submission of information to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is
voluntary, it is the decision of the certification applicant (e.g.,
manufacturer) to decide whether to submit CO<INF>2</INF>DB data to
its CA and ultimately to the FAA for inclusion in the database. If
the applicant decides to submit information to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB,
the applicant prepares a datasheet using the CO<INF>2</INF>DB
Datasheet Template that will be available on the CO<INF>2</INF>DB
website. The template is a one-page document that requires
identification of the airplane type design, whether it is a new type
design or in-production, and includes airframe, engine, and
propeller information
Following the decision by the certification applicant to submit
to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB, each CA will review the applicant's
CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheet to ensure that it conforms to the
database requirements. The CA will then submit the CO<INF>2</INF>DB
datasheet(s) to the FAA.
Once the FAA collects the CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets, it may
choose to conduct an information check to identify any gross errors
or mistakes; this process is optional for the FAA as the CA remains
responsible for the accuracy of the information and data contained
in the CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets it submits to the FAA). If there
are any concerns about submissions, the FAA will communicate with
the CA in an attempt to address any issues.
The FAA will integrate the datasheets into the CO<INF>2</INF>DB
and update the records of changes. The plan is to have the database
available for download in a common table format (e.g., Microsoft
Excel file), and as a file of the submitted CO<INF>2</INF>DB
datasheets. Additional background and supporting information will
also be available on the CO<INF>2</INF>DB website along with a
Support Function communication mechanism with the FAA (e.g., email
address).
The submission of CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets will take place on
an ad-hoc (not regular or recurring) basis after an airplane is
certificated. One submission is expected for each airplane model
following its initial type certification, and again if an airplane
model is modified and it requires a recertification for
CO<INF>2</INF> in accordance with the regulations of the State of
design.
Attachment:
<bullet> CO<INF>2</INF>DB Datasheet template
3. Describe whether, and to what extent, the collection of
information involves the use of automated, electronic, mechanical,
or other technological collection techniques or other forms of
information technology.
The CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheet template is a Microsoft Excel-
based template, which maximizes convenience for certification
applicants (i.e., manufacturers) and the Certificating Authority of
the State of design. The application is in widespread use and allows
ease of data entry. The CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets will be
submitted electronically.
4. Describe efforts to identify duplication. Show specifically
why any similar information already available cannot be used or
modified for use for the purposes described in Item 2 above.
The CO<INF>2</INF> certification requirement is new in ICAO
Annex 16. The conforming U.S. regulatory requirements are in
process. At present, airplane certification data submitted to and
collected by the FAA does not include airplane level CO<INF>2</INF>
certification data as defined in Annex 16, Vol. III.
5. If the collection of information involves small businesses or
other small entities, describe the methods used to minimize burden.
This collection will not involve small businesses or small
entities.
Note: As described in section 1, the CO2 certification
requirements apply to airplane manufacturers that are generally not
considered small businesses or small entities. In addition,
Certificating Authorities of the State of design are government
entities, not small businesses or small entities.
6. Describe the consequence to Federal program or policy
activities if the collection is not conducted or is conducted less
frequently, as well as any technical or legal obstacles to reducing
burden.
As described in section 1, information submission to the
CO<INF>2</INF>DB is done by manufacturers and the Certificating
Authority of the State of design on a voluntary basis. There are no
impacts to the airworthiness of an airplane if the CO<INF>2</INF>
certification data is not reported to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB. The aim
of the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is to: (a) Provide publicly available data
on the CO<INF>2</INF> MV which represents a measure of fuel burn
performance of airplane types against CO<INF>2</INF> technology/
design standards; (b) Track and communicate improvements in airplane
CO<INF>2</INF> MVs over time; and (c) Provide an incentive to
improve the CO<INF>2</INF> MV of airplane types. The absence of
CO<INF>2</INF> certification data in the CO<INF>2</INF>DB would
limit transparency and comparison across airplanes types and the
industry worldwide.
7. Explain any special circumstances that would cause an
information collection to be conducted in a manner:
<bullet> Requiring respondents to report information to the
agency more often than quarterly;
None. Data is submitted voluntarily by airplane manufacturers
only when airplanes are required to demonstrate compliance with the
CO2 standard.
<bullet> requiring respondents to prepare a written response to
a collection of information in fewer than 30 days after receipt of
it;
None. Submission is voluntary.
<bullet> requiring respondents to submit more than an original
and two copies of any
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document; requiring respondents to retain records, other than
health, medical, government contract, grant-in-aid, or tax records,
for more than three years;
None.
<bullet> in connection with a statistical survey, that is not
designed to produce valid and reliable results that can be
generalized to the universe of study;
None.
<bullet> requiring the use of a statistical data classification
that has not been reviewed and approved by OMB;
None.
<bullet> that includes a pledge of confidentiality that is not
supported by authority established in statute or regulation, that is
not supported by disclosure and data security policies that are
consistent with the pledge, or which unnecessarily impedes sharing
of data with other agencies for compatible confidential use; or
None.
<bullet> requiring respondents to submit proprietary trade
secrets, or other confidential information unless the agency can
demonstrate that it has instituted procedures to protect the
information's confidentiality to the extent permitted by law.
None.
8. Provide information on the PRA Federal Register Notice that
solicited public comments on the information collection prior to
this submission. Summarize the public comments received in response
to that notice and describe the actions taken by the agency in
response to those comments. Describe the efforts to consult with
persons outside the agency to obtain their views on the availability
of data, frequency of collection, the clarity of instructions and
recordkeeping, disclosure, or reporting format (if any), and on the
data elements to be recorded, disclosed, or reported.
Not applicable.
9. Explain any decisions to provide payments or gifts to
respondents, other than remuneration of contractors or grantees.
N/A. The FAA will not be providing any payments or gifts to
respondents.
10. Describe any assurance of confidentiality provided to
respondents and the basis for assurance in statute, regulation, or
agency policy.
No assurance given. Entities submitting information understand
that it is a voluntary submission to a publicly available database.
11. Provide additional justification for any questions of a
sensitive nature, such as sexual behavior and attitudes, religious
beliefs, and other matters that are commonly considered private.
N/A. This collection does not contain any questions of a
sensitive nature.
12. Provide estimates of the hour burden of the collection of
information. The statement should:
<bullet> Indicate the number of respondents, frequency of
response, annual hour burden, and an explanation of how the burden
was estimated. Unless directed to do so, agencies should not conduct
special surveys to obtain information on which to base hour burden
estimates. Consultation with a sample (fewer than 10) of potential
respondents is desirable. If the hour burden on respondents is
expected to vary widely because of differences in activity, size, or
complexity, show the range of estimated hour burden, and explain the
reasons for the variance. Generally, estimates should not include
burden hours for customary and usual business practices. * If this
request for approval covers more than one form, provide separate
hour burden estimates for each form and aggregate the hour burdens.
<bullet> Provide estimates of annualized cost to respondents for
the hour burdens for collections of information, identifying and
using appropriate wage rate categories. The cost of contracting out
or paying outside parties for information collection activities
should not be included here. Instead, this cost should be included
under item 13.
Number of respondents (total): The FAA expects up to three U.S.
airplane manufacturers to potentially submit a voluntary
CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheet each year. Based on agency
participation with ICAO in developing the airplane CO<INF>2</INF>
standards, the agency expects up to 12-20 non-U.S. airplane
manufacturers to submit data annually, with no effect on U.S.
respondents.
Frequency of submission of CO2 certification datasheet per
respondent:
[ssquf] Each manufacturer decides whether to submit information
to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB following certification of an airplane
model, with one datasheet for each airplane model. Based on the
number of airplanes certificated from 1900-2019, each U.S.
manufacturer could be expected to certificate up to two new models
every three years. Thus, in mathematical terms, the FAA would expect
to receive an average of two thirds of one datasheet from each U.S.
manufacturer each year.
Hour burden per year (total): The FAA estimates that filling and
submitting two (2) CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheets (i.e., 2
responses) would take a total of five (5) hours per year.
[ssquf] It is estimated that the respondent will take a total of
2.5 hours to prepare and submit a CO<INF>2</INF> certification
datasheet. The breakdown of this burden is 1 hour to fill out the
datasheet, 0.5 hour for record keeping associated with the
CO<INF>2</INF> certification, and 1 hour to disclose and submit the
datasheet to the FAA.
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Summary (annual numbers) Reporting Recordkeeping Disclosure
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Number of respondents (U.S. respondents only).......... 3 3 3
Number of responses per respondent..................... 2/3 2/3 2/3
Time per Response...................................... 1 0.50 1
Total number of responses.............................. 2 2 2
Total burden (hours)................................... 2 1 2
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13. Provide an estimate for the total annual cost burden to
respondents or record keepers resulting from the collection of
information.
Overall, this collection is estimated to result in the
following:
[ssquf] The total cost to all manufacturers of filling and
submitting two CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheets would be
approximately $298 per year.
CO2DB submission annualized cost (total): Based on hourly cost
assumptions described in the section below: ``Explanation of
CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheet submission burden'', the
total estimated cost for filling and submitting a CO<INF>2</INF>
certification datasheet is approximately $149 per individual
datasheet submission.
Explanation of CO2 certification datasheet submission burden:
The hourly rates for the preparation and submission of a
CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheet are based on a mix of wage
rates that include a 50% burden on General and Operations Managers
(11-1021) with an hourly rate of $59.35 and a 50% burden on a
Management Analysts (13-1110) with an hourly rate of $44.92. The
fully loaded rate of $74.96 was calculated using a multiplier of
1.44 based on the United States average of wage and salaries and
benefits for private industry workers [U.S. BLS 2018].
Note.--The information submitted on the CO2 certification
datasheet is expected to be part of the certification data that will
be gathered and recorded as part of airplane CO2 certification
requirements. The CO2 data would be reported voluntarily for
inclusion in the CO2DB. With the exception of filling out the
datasheet, there are no additional costs of collecting information
in support of submissions to the CO2DB.
Note.--The FAA notes that 12 to 20 additional manufacturers are
eligible to submit airplane data into the CO2DB. Since these are
non-U.S. manufacturers that will submit to their own CAs, the FAA
has no means to estimate the cost burden on these entities. This
lack of information and the voluntary nature of the submission have
led to our exclusion of them from this assessment.
14. Provide estimates of annualized costs to the Federal
government. Also, provide a description of the method used to
estimate cost, which should include quantification of hours,
operational expenses (such as equipment, overhead, printing, and
support staff), and any other expense that would not have been
incurred without this collection of information.
Estimated annualized cost to the Federal government: The total
estimated costs to the Federal government related to the
CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheets are expected to range
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from $3480 to $4600 per year all of which is expected to be
considered as operating (recurring) cost.
Note.--The range of cost estimates above includes expected
processing of submissions from non-U.S. manufacturers the FAA finds
would be eligible to submit CO2 certification datasheets.
Explanation of how annualized cost to the Federal government was
estimated:
[ssquf] Estimates of costs to the Federal government include;
cost of collecting electronically submitted CO<INF>2</INF>
certification datasheets, reviewing them, adding them to the
database, publishing the database, and supporting the electronic
reporting systems.
[ssquf] The collection of the CO<INF>2</INF> certification
datasheets are assumed to take 1 hour per CO<INF>2</INF>
certification datasheet submitted.
[ssquf] The review of CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheets is
estimated to require 4 hours for each CO<INF>2</INF> certification
datasheet submitted.
[ssquf] The electronic publication of the CO<INF>2</INF>DB is
estimated to require 8 hours per publication. Assuming 4
publications per year, the total burden to publish the
CO<INF>2</INF>DB is estimated to be 32 hours per year.
[ssquf] The hourly rate ($42.67) for collecting, reviewing
CO<INF>2</INF> certification datasheets and managing and publishing
the CO<INF>2</INF>DB are based on a mix of wage rates including a
10% burden on GS-15 with hourly rate of $57.09 and 90% burden on a
GS-13 with hourly rate of $41.07 (where $42.67 is calculated as the
weighted sum of; $57.09 multiplied by 0.1 and $41.07 multiplied by
0.9).
15. Explain the reasons for any program changes or adjustments.
This is a new collection; therefore, it is not a program change.
16. For collections of information whose results will be
published, outline plans for tabulation and publication. Address any
complex analytical techniques that will be used. Provide the time
schedule for the entire project, including beginning and ending
dates of the collection of information, completion of report,
publication dates, and other actions.
Upon receipt a new or revised CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheet, the
FAA will integrate it into the CO<INF>2</INF>DB and the record of
changes will be updated. Data integration is a simple transfer of
the limited amount of data contained in the one-page
CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheet into a single master table.
The FAA expects that the database will be available for download
in a common table format as a Microsoft Excel file). The database
will also include the submitted CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets in pdf
format for review.
Additional background and supporting information related to the
development and implementation of the CO<INF>2</INF>DB will also be
available on the CO<INF>2</INF>DB website along with a Support
Function communication mechanism (email address). Similarly to other
publicly available ICAO databases hosted by other national aviation
authorities, this supplemental information on FAA's website will
provide detailed guidance for entities planning to provide a
submission to the CO<INF>2</INF>DB.
The CO<INF>2</INF>DB will be published on an ad-hoc basis based
on the receipt of CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets. For context, similar
ICAO Environmental databases are published a few times per year:
[ssquf] For the ICAO Engine Emissions databank hosted and
maintained by the European Aviation Safety Agency, the frequency of
publication varied over time with an average of slightly more than
twice a year. There are no specific/regular update patterns
throughout the years (i.e., updates have been published throughout
the year except in August).
[ssquf] For the ICAO NoisedB hosted and maintained by the French
Civil Aviation Authority, the frequency of publication has been 3 to
4 times per year.
17. If seeking approval to not display the expiration date for
OMB approval of the information collection, explain the reasons why
display would be inappropriate.
FAA is seeking approval not to display an expiration date for
the CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheet template. The applicability of the
ICAO standard in Annex 16 Vol. III is permanent. The information
requested on the CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheet template is not expected
to change, but manufacturers may need to submit new or updated
CO<INF>2</INF>DB datasheets for new airplane certifications or
modifications, or they may need to amend existing database
information. FAA requests approval not to display an expiration date
that may confuse an international process.
18. Explain each exception to the topics of the certification
statement identified in ``Certification for Paperwork Reduction Act
Submissions.''
There are no exceptions to the certification statement.
[FR Doc. 2022-08826 Filed 4-25-22; 8:45 am]
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