[Federal Register: October 16, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 200)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

 
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration 
(DOT/FAA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) this notice announces that the information 
collection request described below has been forwarded to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The FAA is requesting an 
emergency clearance by October 16, 1998, in accordance with 5 CFR 
1320.13. The following information describes the nature of the 
information collection and its expected burden.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Title: Streamlining Software Aspects of Certification Survey.
    Need: The FAA is responsible for approving systems using software 
for airborne and ground applications. The FAA started the Streamlining 
Software Aspects of Certification (SSAC) program to identify and 
eliminate unnecessary costs in software approval. The SSAC survey will 
collect data from computer software developers on specific concerns 
about software approval processes. The survey results will be used to 
develop recommendations for the FAA on ways to streamline the approval 
process.
    Respondents: Approximately 500 members of the businesses who 
develop software in compliance with the RTCA/DO-178B for airborne and 
ground applications.
    Frequency: One time.
    Burden: The one time burden is estimated to be 190 hours.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: or to obtain a copy of the request for 
clearance submitted to OMB, you my contact Ms. Judith Street, Federal 
Aviation Administration, Corporate Information Division, APF-100, 800 
Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20591.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on October 8, 1998.
Steve Hopkins,
Manager, Corporate Information Division, APF-100.
[FR Doc. 98-27797 Filed 10-15-98; 8:45 am]
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