Approved again
for one year. As stated previously, DOT agreed to an evaluation
when the system was originally put in place. The evaluation has not
been performed. The current year provides an opportunity to
consider the numerous chanes taking place in manifest information
and to consider adjustments in the DOT regulations to take account
of these changes.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2004
03/31/2004
03/31/2003
55,800,000
0
530,800
1,050,000
0
1,050,000
0
0
0
To require U.S. and foreign air
carriers to collect passenger manifest information that can be
promptly and adequately provided to U.S. DOT or U.S. Dept. of State
in the case of an aviation disaster on select international
flights.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.