Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44

U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information

Collection Request (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension of currently

approved collections. The ICR describes the nature of the information

collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a

60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection

of information was published on March 12, 1999, (FR 64, page 12399).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 30, 1999. A

comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of

publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Street on (202) 267-9895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Title: Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air Carrier Operations.

Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.

OMB Control Number: 2120-0633.

Form(s) N/A.

Affected Public: The respondents are an estimated 1559 air taxi

operators and commuter air carriers.

Abstract: This collection is used to expedite the FAA's issuance of

operating authority for small charter air carriers, and protect the

competitive interests of these carriers and relieve the safety concerns

of the traveling public with regard to the operations of these

carriers. Under 14 CFR, Part 298 both air taxi operators and commuters

are required to register with DOT and provide proof of liability

insurance for all of the aircraft used by the operator.

Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 793 burden hours annually.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory

Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725--17th Street, N.W.,

Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FAA Desk Officer.

Comments Are Invited On

Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the

proper performance of the functions of the Department, including

whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of

the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information

collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the

information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the

collection of information on respondents, including the use of

automated collection techniques or other forms of information

technology.

Issued in Washington, DC, on July 23, 1999.

Patricia W. Carter,

Acting Manager, Standards and Information Division, APF-100.

[FR Doc. 99-19372 Filed 7-28-99; 8:45 am]

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