Notice2023-11041
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Approval of Continuing Information Collection: Privacy International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Address (PIA)
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Published
May 24, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the FAA invites public comments about their intention to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on February 28, 2023. The collection involves an aircraft operator's request for a privacy ICAO address through a web-based application process. The information to be collected is necessary to qualify for the authorized use of the privacy ICAO address services and for monitoring to support continued airworthiness and enforcement activities.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 100 (Wednesday, May 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 33660]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11041]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No.: FAA-2023-0474]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Approval of Continuing Information Collection: Privacy
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Address (PIA)
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, the
FAA invites public comments about their intention to request Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on February 28, 2023. The collection involves an aircraft
operator's request for a privacy ICAO address through a web-based
application process. The information to be collected is necessary to
qualify for the authorized use of the privacy ICAO address services and
for monitoring to support continued airworthiness and enforcement
activities.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by May 31, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of
this notice to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.
By mail: Send comments to FAA at the following address: Mr. Evan
Setzer, Program Manager, Service and Broadcast Services (AJM-42),
Program Management Organization, Federal Aviation Administration, 600
Independence Ave. SW, Wilbur Wright Building, Washington, DC 20597.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical questions concerning
this action, contact Mr. Jamal Wilson, Surveillance and Broadcast
Services, AJM-42, PIA Project Lead at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#096368646865277e60657a6667496f6868276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4e242f232f22603927223d21200e282f2f60292138">[email protected]</span></a> or by phone
at (202) 267-4301.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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.
OMB Control Number: 2120-0779.
Title: Privacy International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Address (PIA).
Form Numbers: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on February 28, 2023 (88 FR 12715). In 2010, the FAA
issued a final rule mandating equipage requirements and performance
standards for Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out
avionics on aircraft operating in certain airspace after December 31,
2019. Aircraft operators must be equipped with ADS-B Out to fly in most
controlled airspace. Federal Regulations 14 CFR 91.225 and 14 CFR
91.227 contain requirement details. Each registered aircraft is
assigned an aircraft registration number and an ICAO 24-bit aircraft
address. This is also referred to as a ``Mode S Code'' in some FAA
documents and websites, including the FAA Aircraft Registry. Where a
1090-MHz Extended Squitter (1090ES) transponder is required for ADS-B
Out compliance, this ICAO 24-bit aircraft address, based on current
transponder avionics standards, is openly broadcasted on the 1090 MHz
frequency in transponder replies and ADS-B messages. Subsequently, the
nature of openly broadcasting makes the identity of the aircraft
publicly available. Industry stakeholders have long suggested that FAA
develop a process for aircraft operators who seek anonymity such that
their aircraft movements and identity cannot be traced or seen by
privately owned sensors that monitor the 1090 MHz frequency and combine
this with other downlinked ADS-B and Mode S data being disseminated
using the internet. The FAA intends to develop a process for operators
who wish to mask their aircraft movements and identity for a period
while flying within the sovereign airspace of the United States.
Participation in the assignment of privacy ICAO Code addresses is
voluntary. Only U.S. registered aircraft can be assigned a privacy ICAO
aircraft address. No operator can use a privacy ICAO aircraft address
for a U.S.-registered aircraft unless that operator is authorized to
use a third-party flight identification for that same aircraft. No
unique privacy ICAO address will be assigned to more than one U.S.-
registered aircraft at any given time. Once approved, the operator will
be assigned a privacy ICAO address. The operator will be required to
notify the FAA when their avionics have been loaded with the assigned
temporary ICAO 24-bit aircraft address. Owners and operators must
verify that the ICAO 24-bit aircraft address (Mode S code) broadcast by
their ADS-B equipment matches the assigned privacy ICAO address for
their aircraft. Operators can verify what ICAO 24-bit aircraft address
is being broadcast by their aircraft by visiting: <a href="https://adsbperformance.faa.gov/PAPRRequest.aspx">https://adsbperformance.faa.gov/PAPRRequest.aspx</a>. For monitoring privacy ICAO
address use, the information will be downloaded by the FAA and entered
into the FAA's ADS-B Performance Monitor [Docket No. FAA-2017-1194
published in Federal Register, December 20, 2017, as Document Number:
2017-27202].
Respondents: Intended for operators who seek anonymity such that
their aircraft movements and identity cannot be easily traced or seen
by privately owned sensors that monitor the 1090 MHz frequency. FAA
estimates up to 15,000 respondents.
Frequency: Frequency will be occasional based on specific
scenarios. An operator can change privacy ICAO aircraft addresses, but
no more often than once every 20 days. In the event real-world security
concerns become evident, an operator can elect to change their PIA
address sooner than 20 days.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: Approximately 15 minutes per
application.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 12,563 hours.
Jamal Wilson,
PIA Project Lead [verbar] In-Service Performance and Sustainment (AJM-
4220), Federal Aviation Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-11041 Filed 5-23-23; 8:45 am]
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