FAA is not meeting the spirit of OMB Circular A-130 which has the basic assumption that modern information technology can help the government provide better service to the public through improved management of government programs. Agencies with major electron ic information collection programs have found that automated info rmation collection allow them to meet program objectives more eff iciently and effectively. Electronic methods of collection reduc e paperwork burden, reduce errors, facilitate validation, and pro vide increased convenience and more timely receipt of benefits. FAA should insitute serious efforts to begin collection of regist ration forms electronically where practicable.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2002
05/31/2002
10/31/1999
122,271
0
146,970
67,153
0
73,848
0
0
0
The information collected is used by the FAA to register an aircraft or hold an aircraft in trust. The information required to register and prove ownership of an aircraft is required by any person wishing to register an aircraft.
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.