[Federal Register: July 29, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 145)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

 
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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 (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension of currently 
approved collections. The ICR describes the nature of the information 
collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register Notice with a 
60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection 
of information was published on March 12, 1999, (FR 64, page 12399).

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 30, 1999. A 
comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of 
publication.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Street on (202) 267-9895.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

    Title: Exemptions for Air Taxi and Commuter Air Carrier Operations.
    Type of Request: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0633.
    Form(s) N/A.
    Affected Public: The respondents are an estimated 1559 air taxi 
operators and commuter air carriers.
    Abstract: This collection is used to expedite the FAA's issuance of 
operating authority for small charter air carriers, and protect the 
competitive interests of these carriers and relieve the safety concerns 
of the traveling public with regard to the operations of these 
carriers. Under 14 CFR, Part 298 both air taxi operators and commuters 
are required to register with DOT and provide proof of liability 
insurance for all of the aircraft used by the operator.
    Estimated Annual Burden Hours: 793 burden hours annually.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory 
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725--17th Street, N.W., 
Washington, DC 20503, Attention: FAA Desk Officer.

Comments Are Invited On

    Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the Department, including 
whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of 
the Department's estimate of the burden of the proposed information 
collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 23, 1999.
Patricia W. Carter,
Acting Manager, Standards and Information Division, APF-100.
[FR Doc. 99-19372 Filed 7-28-99; 8:45 am]
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