Notice2026-06065
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
March 30, 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 Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on January 29, 2026. 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 60 (Monday, March 30, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15685-15686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-06065]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA-2022-0913]
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 Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on January 29, 2026. 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 April 29, 2026.
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: N[auml]le[eacute] D. Romero by email
at: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#83cde2efe6e6add1eceee6f1ecc3e5e2e2ade4ecf5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="93ddf2fff6f6bdc1fcfef6e1fcd3f5f2f2bdf4fce5">[email protected]</span></a>; phone: 202-267-4702.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this
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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: 2120-0756.
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: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information
was published on January 29, 2026, (91 FR 3975). The requirements in
part 135 are addressed specifically to helicopter air ambulances, often
referred to as emergency medical services (EMS), and to 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 March 26, 2026.
Sandra L. Ray,
Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS-940.
[FR Doc. 2026-06065 Filed 3-27-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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