Notice2024-07793
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Certificates of Waivers
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Published
April 12, 2024
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 a new information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on June 12, 2023. The FAA proposes collecting information related to requests for certificate of waivers made to operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in deviation from the normal operating rules. The list of rules subject to waiver requests is found in the Code of Federal Regulations. 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 89, Number 72 (Friday, April 12, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25911-25912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-07793]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2023-1282]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a 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 a new information collection. The
Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting
comments on the following collection of information was published on
June 12, 2023. The FAA proposes collecting information related to
requests for certificate of waivers made to operate Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS) in deviation from the normal operating rules. The list of
rules subject to waiver requests is found in the Code of Federal
Regulations. 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 May 13, 2024.
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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rahat Ali by email at:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dc8ebdb4bda8f29db0b59cbabdbdf2bbb3aa"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="a7f5c6cfc6d389e6cbcee7c1c6c689c0c8d1">[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.
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: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on June 12, 2023. 88 FR 38121. The
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FAA received one comment from Commercial Drone Alliance (``CDA'') for
the collection of information associated with Certificates of Waivers
under 14 CFR 91.903. Comments received from CDA emphasized the
importance of enabling large-scale operations of Unmanned Aircraft
Systems (UAS) in a safe and secure manner. CDA also suggested FAA
streamline the waiver process and approval of other aviation operations
permission, and for FAA to consider expanding the list of rules that
can be waived to support safe UAS operations. However, comments
received from CDA were out of scope of the 60-Day federal notice
published, which was specific to the collection and burden associated
with processing of Waivers or Authorization for 14 CFR 91 UAS
operations.
The 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.
A subset of this regulations (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.
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 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: 3,284 hours for those completing
certificate of waiver requests. 124 hours for those completing the
Access Request Form.
Issued in Washington, DC
Frank Lias,
Manager, Rules and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2024-07793 Filed 4-11-24; 8:45 am]
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