Notice2023-11883
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of New Approval of Information Collection: Certificates of Waivers
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Published
June 5, 2023
Issuing agencies
Transportation DepartmentFederal Aviation Administration
Abstract
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 purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment. The FAA proposes collecting information related to requests for certificate of waivers to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in deviation from the normal operating rules. The FAA will use the collected information to make determinations whether to authorize or deny the requested operation of UAS. The proposed information collection is necessary to issue such authorizations or denials consistent with the FAA's mandate to ensure safe and efficient use of national airspace.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 107 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36636-36637]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11883]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1282]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of New Approval of Information Collection: Certificates of
Waivers
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 purpose of this notice is to allow 60 days for public comment. The
FAA proposes collecting information related to requests for certificate
of waivers to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in deviation from
the normal operating rules. The FAA will use the collected information
to make determinations whether to authorize or deny the requested
operation of UAS. The proposed information collection is necessary to
issue such authorizations or denials consistent with the FAA's mandate
to ensure safe and efficient use of national airspace.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 30, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Please send written comments:
By Electronic Docket: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">www.regulations.gov</a> (Enter docket number into
search field).
By mail: FAA HQ, Bldg. 10B, 5th Floor, Desk 5E4TS, 600 Independence
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20597.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rahat Ali by email at:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b8ead9d0d9cc96f9d4d1f8ded9d996dfd7ce"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d082b1b8b1a4fe91bcb990b6b1b1feb7bfa6">[email protected]</span></a>; phone: 202-267-8780.
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. 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: Certificates of Waivers under 14 CFR 91.903.
Form Numbers: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Approval of new Information Collection.
Background: Title 14, part 91 of the Code of Federal Regulations
prescribes the rules governing the operation of aircraft within the
United States. Included in this is the operation of unmanned aircraft
systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, by both civil and public
aircraft operators. 14 CFR 91.903 allows for operators of aircraft to
apply for a certificate of waiver authorizing the operator to deviate
from the rules listed in Sec. 91.905 if the proposed operation can be
conducted safely.
To process certificate of waiver requests, the FAA requires the
name of the person or organization sponsoring the request, mailing
address, information related to any pending or to prior waiver requests
that were denied or rescinded, the regulation sought to deviate from,
time and location of the proposed operation, the make and model of the
aircraft, and the pilot's name, address, and certificate number and
rating. This information is necessary for the FAA to meet its statutory
mandate of maintaining a safe and efficient national airspace. See 49
U.S.C. 40103, 44701, and 44807. The FAA will use the requested
information to determine if the proposed UAS operation can be conducted
safely.
The FAA proposes to use a web portal accessible from the FAA
website to process certificate of waiver requests from the public. To
initially access the web portal, the FAA requires respondents to
complete an Access Request Form. This form requires the respondent to
provide the date, the respondent's name, telephone number, and email
address, to identify if the respondent is a civil or public operator,
and to provide a general reason why operating a UAS.
Respondents: UAS operators seeking to a certificate of waiver under
14 CFR 91.903. Between 2023-2026, the FAA estimates that it will
receive a total of 5,105 certificate of waiver requests with 4,925
coming from public users and 180
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coming from civil users. The FAA also estimates that it will receive a
total 2,572 requests to initially access the web portal.
Frequency: The requested information will need to be provided each
time a respondent requests a certificate of waiver under Part 91 and
the first time that a respondent requests to access the web portal.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: The FAA estimates the
respondents will take an average of 15 minutes to complete the Access
Request Form and 120 minutes to request a certificate of waiver.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 3,283 hours for those completing
certificate of waiver requests. 214 hours for those completing the
Access Request Form.
Issued in Washington, DC, on May 31, 2023.
Rahat Ali,
General Engineer.AJV-P22
[FR Doc. 2023-11883 Filed 6-2-23; 8:45 am]
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