Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of New Approval of Information Collection: Safety Statement Requirement for Manufacturers of Small Unmanned Aircraft, 18335-18336 [2019-08739]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 83 / Tuesday, April 30, 2019 / Notices Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before May 20, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2017–0133 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deana Stedman, AIR–673, Federal Aviation Administration, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198, phone and fax 206–231–3187, email Deana.Stedman@faa.gov; or Alphonso Pendergrass, ARM–200, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591, phone 202–267–4713, email Alphonso.Pendergrass@faa.gov. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES DATES: Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 24, 2019. Victor Wicklund, Manager, Transport Standards Branch. Petition for Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2017–0133. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Apr 29, 2019 Jkt 247001 Petitioner: Erickson Aero Tanker, LLC. Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: § 25.201(b)(1). Description of Relief Sought: Erickson Aero Tanker, LLC, is amending their petition for reconsideration of the FAA’s denial of exemption from the requirements of 14 CFR 25.201(b)(1) with respect to stall characteristics in the flaps 40/landing gear up configuration for its DC–9–87 (MD–87) airplanes. Erickson Aero Tanker, LLC, is installing a low speed alerting system into their design and is amending their related supplemental type certificate to support reconsideration. The exemption, if granted, would allow the airplanes to be used in aerial firefighting retardant drops in a flaps 40/landing gear up configuration. [FR Doc. 2019–08737 Filed 4–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of New Approval of Information Collection: Safety Statement Requirement for Manufacturers of Small Unmanned Aircraft Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a new information collection. The collection involves manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft providing a safety statement to owners of the UAS they produce. This is a statutory requirement. To minimize the burden on small businesses, the FAA has developed an example safety statement that can be used to satisfy the requirement. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 1, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Barbara Hall, Federal Aviation Administration, ASP– 110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for FAA’s SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00104 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 18335 performance; (b) the accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in the request for OMB’s clearance of this information collection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall by email at: Barbara.L.Hall@faa.gov; phone: 940– 594–5913. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 2120–XXXX. Title: Section 2203 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 Safety Statement Requirement for Manufacturers of Small Unmanned Aircraft. Form Numbers: N/A. Type of Review: This is a new information collection request. Background: Section 2203 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (Pub. L. 114–90) requires manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft to make available to the owner a safety statement that satisfies requirements detailed in that section. The requirements include: 1. Information about, and sources of, laws and regulations applicable to small unmanned aircraft; 2. Recommendations for using small unmanned aircraft in a manner that promotes the safety of person and property; 3. The date that the safety statement was created or last modified; and 4. Language approved by the Administrator regarding the following: a. A person may operate the small unmanned aircraft as a model aircraft (as defined in section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note)) or otherwise in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration authorization or regulation, including requirements for the completion of any applicable airman test. b. The definition of a model aircraft under section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note). c. The requirements regarding the operation of a model aircraft under section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note). d. The Administrator may pursue enforcement action against a person operating model aircraft who endangers the safety of the national airspace system. By statute, manufacturers will be required to make a safety statement E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1 18336 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 83 / Tuesday, April 30, 2019 / Notices available to small UAS owners. This manufacturer insert serves as an example safety statement that UAS manufacturers may use. The FAA provides an example safety statement and guidance to assist manufacturers to comply with this requirement. Respondents: Manufacturers of small UAS sold in the U.S. (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) reports there are 471 active manufacturers in February 2019.) Frequency: Updates as required due to changes in Agency regulations, rules, or policy. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 40 Hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden: Estimated cost per respondent is $3,200. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 22, 2019. Erik W. Amend, Manager, Executive Office, AUS–10, UAS Integration Office. [FR Doc. 2019–08739 Filed 4–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. 2019–12] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Jonathan Dill Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. SUMMARY: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before May 20, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2019–0007 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey amozie on DSK9F9SC42PROD with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:08 Apr 29, 2019 Jkt 247001 Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590– 0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at (202) 493–2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590–0001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle Ross (202) 267–9836, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591. This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 22, 2019. Brandon Roberts, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Rulemaking. Petition For Exemption Docket No.: FAA–2019–0007. Petitioner: Jonathan Dill. Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: 121.311(b), (c). Description of Relief Sought: Petitioner seeks relief from 14 CFR part 121.311(b) and (c) to the extent required to use a child restraint systems, either the CARES CRS for Larger/Older Persons or Firefly GoTo Postural Support Seat by Leckey, during all phases of flight while on board an aircraft. This request, if granted, would be precedent setting because relief has not previously been given for the Firefly GoTo Postural Support Seat by Leckey. [FR Doc. 2019–08736 Filed 4–29–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Summary Notice No. 2019–24] Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Zee Aero Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public’s awareness of, and participation in, the FAA’s exemption process. Neither publication of this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition. SUMMARY: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket number and must be received on or before May 20, 2019. ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA–2018–0132 using any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202–493–2251. Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information the commenter provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.dot.gov/ privacy. Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at https://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12–140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 DATES: E:\FR\FM\30APN1.SGM 30APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 83 (Tuesday, April 30, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18335-18336]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-08739]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration


Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; 
Clearance of New Approval of Information Collection: Safety Statement 
Requirement for Manufacturers of Small Unmanned Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA 
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval of a new information collection. 
The collection involves manufacturers of small unmanned aircraft 
providing a safety statement to owners of the UAS they produce. This is 
a statutory requirement. To minimize the burden on small businesses, 
the FAA has developed an example safety statement that can be used to 
satisfy the requirement.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by July 1, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Barbara 
Hall, Federal Aviation Administration, ASP-110, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, 
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of 
this information collection, including (a) Whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the 
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the 
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d) 
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of 
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include 
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information 
collection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Hall by email at: 
[email protected]; phone: 940-594-5913.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 2120-XXXX.
    Title: Section 2203 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act 
of 2016 Safety Statement Requirement for Manufacturers of Small 
Unmanned Aircraft.
    Form Numbers: N/A.
    Type of Review: This is a new information collection request.
    Background: Section 2203 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security 
Act of 2016 (Pub. L. 114-90) requires manufacturers of small unmanned 
aircraft to make available to the owner a safety statement that 
satisfies requirements detailed in that section. The requirements 
include:
    1. Information about, and sources of, laws and regulations 
applicable to small unmanned aircraft;
    2. Recommendations for using small unmanned aircraft in a manner 
that promotes the safety of person and property;
    3. The date that the safety statement was created or last modified; 
and
    4. Language approved by the Administrator regarding the following:
    a. A person may operate the small unmanned aircraft as a model 
aircraft (as defined in section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform 
Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note)) or otherwise in accordance with 
Federal Aviation Administration authorization or regulation, including 
requirements for the completion of any applicable airman test.
    b. The definition of a model aircraft under section 336 of the FAA 
Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 U.S.C. 40101 note).
    c. The requirements regarding the operation of a model aircraft 
under section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (49 
U.S.C. 40101 note).
    d. The Administrator may pursue enforcement action against a person 
operating model aircraft who endangers the safety of the national 
airspace system.
    By statute, manufacturers will be required to make a safety 
statement

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available to small UAS owners. This manufacturer insert serves as an 
example safety statement that UAS manufacturers may use. The FAA 
provides an example safety statement and guidance to assist 
manufacturers to comply with this requirement.
    Respondents: Manufacturers of small UAS sold in the U.S. 
(Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) reports 
there are 471 active manufacturers in February 2019.)
    Frequency: Updates as required due to changes in Agency 
regulations, rules, or policy.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 40 Hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: Estimated cost per respondent is 
$3,200.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on April 22, 2019.
Erik W. Amend,
Manager, Executive Office, AUS-10, UAS Integration Office.
[FR Doc. 2019-08739 Filed 4-29-19; 8:45 am]
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