The information collected is used to properly identify
airmen to allow the agency to verify their foreign license being used
to qualify for a U.S. certificate. The respondents are holders of
foreign licenses wishing to obtain a U.S. certificate. Per the General
Aviation Operations Inspector's Handbook, a person who is applying for
a U.S. pilot certificate/rating on the basis of a foreign-pilot license
must apply for verification of that license at least 90 days before
arriving at the designated FAA FSDO where the applicant intends to
receive the U.S. pilot certificate.
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.