Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
.2120-0761 30-day FRN.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-09-12
Supporting Statement 2120-0761 2024 Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-05-01
FAA_FRDOC_0001-25502_content.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-05-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
229987	Small Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports Other-Spreadsheet	Modified
213039	Large Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports Other-Spreadsheet	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2120-0761	ICR Reference No: 202404-2120-003
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202010-2120-002
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/12/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2025
Responses	65	62
Time Burden (Hours)	765	738
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The helicopter air ambulance operational data (the number of flights and hours flown, along with other specified information) reported to the FAA will be used by the agency as background information in the development of risk mitigation strategies to reduce the helicopter air ambulance accident rate, and to meet the mandates set by Congress. This reporting requirement is mandatory for All helicopter air ambulance operators on an annual basis.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 112 - 95 306 Name of Law: Safety of air ambulance operations
  

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:
	89 FR 35299	05/01/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 73179	09/09/2024
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
Large Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports
Small Helicopter Air Ambulance Operator Reports

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	65	62	0	0	3	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	765	738	0	0	27	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The number of small and large operators was adjusted to 2023 levels. The wage rates for both Administrative Assistants and Aviation Safety Inspectors in questions 12 and 14 were updated.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $8,290

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? No

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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: 09/12/2024

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