Notice2023-08406
Extension of a Previously Approved Collection: Public Charters
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Published
April 21, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the general public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on Public Charters. The pre- existing information collection request was previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 77 (Friday, April 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24659-24660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-08406]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Secretary
[Docket No. DOT-OST-2016-0023]
Extension of a Previously Approved Collection: Public Charters
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the general public, industry
and other governmental parties to comment on Public Charters. The pre-
existing information collection request was previously approved by the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by June 20, 2023.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by Docket No. DOT-OST-
2016-0023] through one of the following methods:
<bullet> Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
<bullet> Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
<bullet> Mail or Hand Delivery: Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, West Building,
Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except on Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Reather Flemmings (202-366-1865)
and Mr. Brett Kruger (202-366-8025), Office of the Secretary, Office of
International Aviation, U.S. Air Carrier Licensing/Special Authorities
Division-X44, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 2106-0005.
Title: Public Charters, 14 CFR part 380.
Form Numbers: 4532, 4533, 4534, 4535.
Type of Review: Extension of a Previously Approved Collection: The
current OMB inventory has not changed.
Abstract: 14 CFR part 380 establishes regulations embodying the
Department's terms and conditions for Public Charter operators to
conduct air transportation using direct air carriers. Public Charter
operators arrange transportation for groups of people on chartered
aircraft. This arrangement is often less expensive for the travelers
than individually buying a ticket. Part 380 exempts charter operators
from certain provisions of the U.S. code in order that they may provide
this service. A primary goal of Part 380 is to seek protection for the
consumer. Accordingly, the rule stipulates that the charter operator
must file evidence (a prospectus--consisting of OST Forms 4532, 4533,
4534, 4535, and supporting financial documents) with the Department for
each charter program certifying that it has entered into a binding
contract with a direct air carrier to provide air transportation and
that it has also entered into agreements with Department-approved
financial institutions for the protection of charter participants'
funds. The prospectus must be accepted by the Department prior to the
operator's advertising, selling or operating the charter. If the
prospectus information were not collected it would be extremely
difficult to assure compliance with agency rules and to assure that
public security and other consumer protection requirements were in
place for the traveling public. The information collected is available
for public inspection (unless the respondent specifically requests
confidential treatment). Part 380 does not provide any assurances of
confidentiality.
Burden Statement: Completion of all forms in a prospectus can be
accomplished in approximately two hours (30 minutes per form) for new
filers and one hour for amendments (existing filings). The forms are
simplified and request only basic information about the proposed
programs and the private sector filer. The respondent can submit a
filing to operate for up to one year and include as many flights as
desired, in most cases. If an operator chooses to make changes to a
previously approved charter operation, then the operator is required by
regulations to file revisions to its original prospectus.
Respondents: Private Sector: Air carriers; tour operators; the
general public (including groups and individuals, corporations and
Universities or Colleges, etc.).
Number of Respondents: 245.
Number of Responses: 1,782.
Total Annual Burden: 891.
Frequency of Responses:
245 (respondents) x 4 = 980.
401 (amendments from the same respondents) x 2 = 802.
Total estimated responses: 980 + 802 = 1,782.
The frequency of response is dependent upon whether the operator is
requesting a new program or amending an existing prospectus. Variations
occur
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due to the respondents' criteria. On average four responses (forms
4532, 4533, 4534 and/or 4535) are required for filing new prospectuses
and two of the responses (forms) are required for amendments. The
separate hour burden estimate is as follows:
Total Annual Burden: 891 hours.
Approximately 1,782 (responses) x 0.50 (per form) = 891.
Public Comments Invited: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the Department, including whether the information will have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of
the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality,
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, by
the use of electronic means, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. All responses to
this notice will be summarized and included in the request for OMB
approval. All comments will also become a matter of public record.
Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter
35, as amended; and 49 CFR 1.48.
Issued in Washington, DC.
Benjamin J. Taylor,
Director, Office of International Aviation.
[FR Doc. 2023-08406 Filed 4-20-23; 8:45 am]
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