Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
2120-0679 Supporting Statement 2018 final blh.docx Supporting Statement A	2018-06-28
2016-17155 81 FR 47009 - Appendix G Removed.pdf Supplementary Document	2018-06-28

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
25838	Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum New Applications Other-Example	Modified
231845	Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Updated Applications Other-Example	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0679	ICR Reference No: 201806-2120-004
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201501-2120-001
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/24/2018
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/29/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2021	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2018
Responses	4,756	0	1,560
Time Burden (Hours)	23,017	0	46,800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	28,502

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Abstract: Aircraft operators on occasion of seeking operational approval to conduct RVSM operations are mandated to report initial identifying information to their CHDO. The CHDO registers RVSM approved airframes in the FAA RVSM Approvals Database. Additionally, on the occasion of completing airworthiness, continued airworthiness and operations program requirements, operators report information to the CHDO which grants operational approval. Although the information collected may not be expected to be disseminated directly to the public, results may be used in scientific, management, technical or general informational publications.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: Sovereignty and use of airspace
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 13810	03/30/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 27365	06/12/2018
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum New Applications
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum Updated Applications

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	4,756	1,560	0	0	3,196	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	23,017	46,800	0	-911	-22,872	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	28,502	0	0	-28,502	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The previously reported 1560 respondents for an estimated annual burden of 46,800 hours has been updated to reflect the current level of activity(4,756 respondents and 23,017 hours) for aircraft operators of United States (U.S.) registry seeking operational approval to conduct RVSM operations. Appendix G to 14 CFR Part 91 was recently revised to remove the requirement for operators to submit a separate RVSM maintenance program for FAA approval when applying for a RVSM authorization, (81 FR 47009, Jul. 20, 2016). Removal of submitting a separate maintenance program for approval reduced both the time required by the operator to make application and Government processing time of the application. RVSM has been implemented for more than 10 years and operators seek to update existing authorizations more than applying for new authorizations annually. A recent analysis of operator RVSM approval data within the U.S. Minimum Aircraft System Performance Specification (MASPS) indicates that on average, 1,426 operators per year seek new RVSM authorizations and 3,300 operators seek to update existing authorizations. Previously, a material cost of $28,502 had been included due to electronic submission of information. These costs are no longer included due to electronic submission of information. The agency has separated collection activity into appropriate information collections, there has not been additional forms or applications added.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,057,852

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/29/2018

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