The information for this collection is
mandatory. By statute, a license or permit is required for any
person to launch a launch vehicle from or to reenter a reentry
vehicle into the United States, and for a citizen of the United
States to launch a launch vehicle or reenter a reentry vehicle
outside the United States. In order to obtain and maintain a
license or permit, a launch or reentry operator carrying crew or
space flight participants must provide the information requested.
The collection includes disclosure and reporting. The frequency of
the collection is on occasion and depends on whether the
information collection pertains to obtaining a license or permit,
an individual launch or reentry, or hiring or contracting for a
crewmember. The FAA would receive information on crew
qualifications and training, operating training of crew, a
verification program, and crew and space flight participant waiver
of claims. The crew would receive information about how the United
States government has not certified the launch vehicle as safe, and
space flight participants would receive information about the risks
of space flight. The information is used by the FAA, a licensee or
permittee, a space flight participant, or a crew member. The FAA
uses the information to ensure that a launch or reentry operation
with a human being on board will meet the risk criteria and
requirements to ensure public safety. For example, the FAA assesses
crew qualifications and training, especially those of a pilot, to
ensure that the pilot has the proper experience and skills to
operate a launch or reentry vehicle without jeopardizing public
safety. A space flight participant and crew member uses information
provided by a licensee or permittee to ensure that he or she
understands the risks of the launch and reentry. A licensee or
permittee must inform each crew member and space flight participant
in writing that the U.S. Government has not certified the launch
vehicle as safe for carrying flight crew or space flight
participants. In addition, a licensee or permittee must inform any
space flight participant of the risks associated with launch and
reentry activities. In turn, a space flight participant must
provide written, informed consent as a way of showing that he or
she understands the risks associated with participating in space
launch or reentry activities, and that his or her presence on board
the vehicle is voluntary. A licensee or permittee is responsible
for ensuring that written, informed consent is received from a
space flight participant before allowing a space flight participant
to be on board a launch or reentry vehicle. The 2004 CSLAA mandates
that flight crew and space flight participants execute a reciprocal
waiver of claims with the FAA. As noted earlier, the 2015 CSLCA
mandates that space flight participants also execute a reciprocal
waiver of claims with a licensee. Prior to a mission, the FAA
ensures these reciprocal waiver of claims are executed.
PL:
Pub.L. 108 - 492 2-3 Name of Law: Commercial Space Launch
Amendments Act of 2004
US Code:
51 USC 50914(b)(1) Name of Law: COMMERCIAL SPACE LAUNCH
ACTIVITIES
With the exception of adding an
hourly burden for providing the FAA with verification data per 14
CFR § 460.17 and adding an hourly burden for the CSLAA’s
cross-waiver requirement, the hourly burden estimates remain the
same. Based on the current state of the industry, the projected
flight rate over a ten year period has been reduced from 3,017 to
2,000 for a high scenario, and from 1,669 to 200 for a low
scenario. In addition, the high mission estimate involves six
instead of seven commercial launch entities over 10 years, while
the low mission estimate includes four instead of five commercial
launch entities over 10 years.
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.
2120-0720 HSF Supporting Statement A 2019.docx
Human Space Flight Requirements for Crew and Space Flight Participants