Notice2026-01799
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations
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Published
January 29, 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. The collection involves information related to rules governing Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations. The information to be collected supports the Department of Transportation's strategic goal of safety. Specifically, the goal is to promote the public health and safety by working toward the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 19 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 3975]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-01799]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2025-5203]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Helicopter
Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91 Helicopter Operations
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 collection involves information related to rules
governing Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91
Helicopter Operations. The information to be collected supports the
Department of Transportation's strategic goal of safety. Specifically,
the goal is to promote the public health and safety by working toward
the elimination of transportation-related deaths and injuries.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted by March 30, 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: Shannon Salinsky, 8700 Freeport Parkway, Suite 200,
Irving, TX 75063.
By fax: 817-222-2222.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: N[auml]le[eacute] D. Romero by email
at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#195778757c7c376b76747c6b76597f7878377e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="db95bab7bebef5a9b4b6bea9b49bbdbabaf5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>; phone: (202) 267-4702.
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: 2120-0756.
Title: Helicopter Air Ambulance, Commercial Helicopter, and Part 91
Helicopter Operations.
Form Numbers: 2120-0756, Helicopter Air Ambulance Mandatory Flight
Information Report.
Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
Background: These requirements in part 135 are addressed
specifically to helicopter air ambulance (HAA) operations, and on-
demand operations, including overwater operations. The National
Transportation Safety Board recommended several changes following
accident investigations. The FAA aims to improve the safety record of
helicopter air ambulances through better oversight of their operations.
The FAA will use the information it collects and reviews to ensure
compliance and adherence with regulations and, if necessary, to take
enforcement action on violators of the regulations.
Under the authority of Title 49 CFR, Section 44701, Title 14 CFR
prescribes the terms, conditions, and limitations as are necessary to
ensure safety in air transportation. Title 14 CFR parts 91 and 135
prescribes the requirements governing helicopter air ambulance,
commercial helicopter, and Part 91 helicopter operations. The
information collected is used to determine air operators' compliance
with the minimum safety standards and the applicants' eligibility for
air operations certification. Each operator which seeks to obtain, or
is in possession of an operating certificate, must comply with the
requirements of part 91 or 135, as applicable, which include
maintaining data which is used to determine if the air carrier is
operating in accordance with minimum safety standards.
Respondents: Part 135 Helicopter Air Ambulance Operators, Part 135
Helicopter Commercial Operators, or Part 91 Helicopter Operators.
Frequency: The frequency of submission depends on the individual
requirements. Some requirements are one time requirements and some are
per each individual flight.
Estimated Average Burden per Response: 7 Minutes.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 115,979 Hours.
Issued in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2026.
Sandra L. Ray,
Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS-940.
[FR Doc. 2026-01799 Filed 1-28-26; 8:45 am]
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