Notice2026-00943
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: FAA Aircraft Noise Complaint and Inquiry System (Noise Portal)
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Published
January 20, 2026
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. This collection involves information voluntarily submitted through the FAA Noise Portal, which is used to respond to noise complaints and inquiries. The required fields in the Noise Portal represent the minimum information necessary for the FAA to respond effectively. In addition, it allows the FAA to prevent fragmented or delayed responses across FAA regions, enhances transparency and public trust, improves community engagement, and supports a centralized intake of noise complaints and inquiries. This voluntary data collection is essential for the FAA to fulfill its public engagement responsibilities, streamline operations, and uphold its commitment to responsive, citizen-centered governance.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 20, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2416-2417]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00943]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. XXXX-XXXX]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: FAA Aircraft
Noise Complaint and Inquiry System (Noise Portal)
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. This collection involves information voluntarily submitted
through the FAA Noise Portal, which is used to respond to noise
complaints and inquiries. The required fields in the Noise Portal
represent the minimum information necessary for the FAA to respond
effectively. In addition, it allows the FAA to prevent fragmented or
delayed responses across FAA regions, enhances transparency and public
trust, improves community engagement, and supports a centralized intake
of noise complaints and inquiries. This voluntary data collection is
essential for the FAA to fulfill its public engagement
responsibilities, streamline operations, and uphold its commitment to
responsive, citizen-centered governance.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by March 23, 2026.
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: Nitin Rao Manager, National Engagement Strategy and Policy
Division, ARA-200, 2300 Devon Avenue, Suite 432, Des Plaines, IL 60018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nitin Rao by email at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#330a1e72637f1e727d707a611e705c5e5e565d4740735552521d545c45"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7940543829355438373a302b543a1614141c170d0a391f1818571e160f">[email protected]</span></a>; phone: 202-267-0965.
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: 2120-0773.
Title: FAA Aircraft Noise Complaint and Inquiry System (Noise
Portal).
Form Numbers: None.
Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
Background: The FAA collects information through its Noise Portal
to respond to public complaints and inquiries about aircraft noise.
Individuals voluntarily submit their name, email address, location of
the noise event, and a description of the issue. This data helps the
FAA identify noise sources, respond directly to the complainant, and
understand community concerns. The respondents are members of the
public who experience aircraft noise, typically near their homes. The
FAA gathers this information online through the Aviation Noise
Complaint and Inquiry response (ANCIR) system, which centralizes and
streamlines complaint intake and response.
This collection is essential for the FAA to provide timely,
accurate, and location-specific responses. It also supports broader
goals like detecting noise trends, improving community engagement, and
understanding environmental impacts. The FAA uses deidentified,
aggregated data to develop public FAQ's, share insights with
stakeholders, and support safety analysis across agencies. While no law
specifically requires this data collection, several mandates guide the
FAA's public engagement efforts; 49 U.S.C. 106(q) requires an Aircraft
Noise Ombudsman; the 1976 Aviation Noise Abatement Policy affirms
federal responsibility for noise management; and the FAA
Reauthorization Acts of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-254) and 2024 (Pub. L. 118-
63) direct the agency to enhance transparency and community
collaboration.
Respondents: 45,000.
Frequency: As needed.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: 15 minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 11,250 hours.
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Issued in Des Plaines, IL.
Nitin Rao,
Manager, National Engagement Strategy and Policy Division, ARA-200.
[FR Doc. 2026-00943 Filed 1-16-26; 8:45 am]
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