Notice2025-18227
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems-Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas
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Published
September 22, 2025
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 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 June 10, 2025. The collection involves information required to request establishment of an FAA-recognized Identification Area (FRIA). The information to be collected will be used to determine compliance with the requirements for establishment of FRIA and to assess the information provided to determine if a FRIA can be established at the requested location.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 181 (Monday, September 22, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Page 45460]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-18227]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2025-0850]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Remote
Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems--Application for FAA-
Recognized Identification Areas
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 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 June 10, 2025. The collection involves information
required to request establishment of an FAA-recognized Identification
Area (FRIA). The information to be collected will be used to determine
compliance with the requirements for establishment of FRIA and to
assess the information provided to determine if a FRIA can be
established at the requested location.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by October 22, 2025.
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: Benjamin Walsh by email at:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#365453581841575a455e7650575718515940"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ed8f8883c39a8c819e85ad8b8c8cc38a829b">[email protected]</span></a>; phone: 703-230-7664 x3275.
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: 2120-0784.
Title: Remote Identification of Unmanned Aircraft Systems--
Application for FAA-Recognized Identification Areas.
Form Numbers: N/A.
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 June 10, 2025 (90 FR 24481). FAA-Recognized
Identification Areas (FRIAs) are locations where unmanned aircraft can
operate without broadcasting remote identification information. FRIAs
are established through an online application process where an FAA-
recognized Community-Based Organization (CBO) or educational
institution submits an online application using the FAA Drone Zone
system (<a href="http://faadronezone.faa.gov">faadronezone.faa.gov</a>). The FAA reviews the application and
determines whether a FRIA can be approved at the requested location.
The locations of approved FRIAs are shown on a map using the FAA UAS
Data Delivery System (UDDS) website (<a href="https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com/">https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com/</a>). FRIAs are established for a period of 48-
months and can be renewed.
The FRIA application includes:
(1) The name of the CBO or educational institution making the
request.
(2) The name of the individual making the request on behalf of the
CBO or educational institution.
(3) A declaration that the person making the request has the
authority to act on behalf of the CBO or educational institution.
(4) The name and contact information, including telephone
number(s), of the primary point of contact for communications with the
FAA.
(5) The physical address of the proposed FRIA.
(6) The geographic boundaries of the proposed FRIA.
(7) If applicable, a copy of any existing FAA letter of agreement
regarding the flying site.
(8) Description of the intended purpose of the FRIA and why the
proposed FAA-recognized identification area is necessary for that
purpose.
(9) Information about the intended usage of the FRIA, including
whether the FRIA is located at an existing or new flying site, the type
of UAS expected to operate at the FRIA, and the average duration and
frequency of UAS flights.
Respondents: Persons authorized to submit an application to
establish a FRIA on behalf of an FAA-recognized Community-Based
Organization or educational institution.
Frequency: On-occasion, with renewal applications submitted every
48-months.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: 2 hours per response.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: One response per respondent per
year. Approximately 2,008 total responses per year for all respondents
for a total annual estimated burden of 4,016 hours.
Issued in Washington, DC, on September 17, 2025.
Marcus Cunningham,
Manager, Emerging Technologies Division, AFS-700.
[FR Doc. 2025-18227 Filed 9-19-25; 8:45 am]
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