Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization

OMB Control No: 2120-0027	ICR Reference No: 202005-2120-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201707-2120-003
Agency/Subagency: DOT/FAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/29/2020

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2021
Responses	21,661	21,771
Time Burden (Hours)	13,761	13,767
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The respondents to this collection are airmen and aircraft operators, and responding to the collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit. This collection consists only of reporting, and does not include any recordkeeping or disclosure requirements. Responses are submitted as needed. The information collected by FAA Form 7711-2, Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization, is reviewed and analyzed by FAA to determine the type and extent of the intended deviation from prescribed regulations. A certificate of waiver or authorization to deviate is generally issued to the applicant (individuals and businesses) if the proposed operation does not create a hazard to person, property, other aircraft, and includes the operation of unmanned aircraft. Applications for certificates of waiver to the provisions of Parts 91 and 101 are made by using FAA Form 7711-2. Application for authorization to make parachute jumps (other than emergency or military operations) under Part 105, Section 105.15 (airshows and meets) also uses FAA Form 7711-2. Application for other types of parachute jumping activities are submitted in various ways; e.g., in writing, in person, by telephone, etc. Persons authorized to deviate from provisions of Part 101 are required to give notice of actual activities. Persons operating in accordance with the provisions of Part 101 are also required to give notice of actual activities. In both instances, the notice of information required is the same. Therefore, the burden associated with applications for certificates of waiver or authorization and the burden associated with notices of actual aircraft activities are identified and included in this request for clearance. If this information collection was not conducted, FAA would not be able to grant certificates of waiver or authorization for the above mentioned activities. Additionally, the FAA would be unable to control and maintain the consistently high level of civil aviation safety we enjoy.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 49 USC 40103 Name of Law: Sovereignty and use of airspace    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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 17940	03/31/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 34485	06/04/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 5

IC Title Form No. Form Name Application for Certificate of waiver or Authorization 7711-2 Certification of Waiver or Authorization Application Part 91 Waivers 7711-2 Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization 101.15, 101.25, 101.37 7711-2 Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization 105.15 7711-2 Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization 105.23 7711-2 Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization 101.3, Waivers 7711-2 Application for Certificate of Waiver or Authorization

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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	21,661	21,771	0	-16	-94	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	13,761	13,767	0	-16	10	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The FAA costs for this ICR have increased slightly, because a different load factor was used, and the wage rates were updated to 2020. In addition, this ICR no longer includes waivers under part 107, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, because that burden is now covered by 2120-0768. There is also a de minimis reduction in the total number of responses resulting from the correction of a calculation error.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,140,252

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.     Yes

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

Agency Contact: Chris Morris 202 267-4418

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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: 06/29/2020

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