SFAR: Relief for Certain Persons and Operations during the Public Health Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
COVID-19 SFAR ICR - Emergency Processing Memo.pdf Supplementary Document	2020-05-08
Statutory Authority for SFAR.docx Supplementary Document	2020-04-27
COVID-19 SFAR supporting statement 04-27-20 v1.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-04-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
241582	Part 125 Mitigation Plans	New
241581	Part 141 Mitigation Plans	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0788	ICR Reference No: 202004-2120-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: SFAR: Relief for Certain Persons and Operations during the Public Health Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/08/2020
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/22/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/08/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2020	6 Months From Approved
Responses	136	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	205	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) provides regulatory relief to persons who have been unable to comply with certain training, recent experience, testing, and checking requirements due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Certain pilot schools and aircraft operators will be required to submit operational plans to the FAA if they wish to avail themselves of the relief provided by this SFAR. This relief allows operators to continue to use pilots and other crewmembers in support of essential operations. Additionally, this SFAR provides regulatory relief to certain persons and pilot schools who are unable to meet duration and renewal requirements due to the outbreak.

Emergency Justfication: The FAA is publishing this SFAR in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SFAR supports the FAA's mission of facilitating safe and efficient use of the national airspace system (NAS). To do so under current conditions requires certain immediate modifications, such as reduction or elimination of in-person meetings, testing, and training. This unforeseen pandemic compels the FAA to seek emergency clearance, given the importance of enabling users of the NAS without violating provisions of 14 CFR. The accommodations provided in the SFAR are necessary to avoid endangering public health. The FAA requests approval concurrent with the public display of the SFAR at the Federal Register.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 44707 Name of Law: Examining and rating air agencies
   US Code: 49 USC 106(f) Name of Law: Federal Aviation Administration
   US Code: 49 USC 106(g) Name of Law: Federal Aviation Administration
   US Code: 49 USC 40113 Name of Law: Administrative
   US Code: 49 USC 44701 Name of Law: General Requirements
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2120-AL63	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 26326	05/04/2020

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Part 141 Mitigation Plans
Part 125 Mitigation Plans

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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	136	0	0	136	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	205	0	0	205	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new ICR associated with a new emergency rulemaking. The new reporting requirements are being imposed on regulated entities; the FAA is asking these entities to submit their plans to mitigate any reduction in safety resulting from extensions to deadlines and other flexibilities being provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,191

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? Yes

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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: 05/08/2020

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