Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program, 7501-7502 [2023-02302]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 23 / Friday, February 3, 2023 / Notices also prepare an annual report concerning RSTAC’s activities. RSTAC is not subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act. RSTAC’s 15 appointed members consist of representatives of small and large shippers, and small and large railroads. These members are appointed by the Chair. In addition, members of the Board and the Secretary of Transportation serve as ex officio members. Of the 15 appointed members, nine are voting members and are appointed from senior executive officers of organizations engaged in the railroad and rail shipping industries. At least four of the voting members must be representatives of small shippers as determined by the Chair, and at least four of the voting members must be representatives of Class II or III railroads. The remaining six members to be appointed— three representing Class I railroads and three representing large shipper organizations—serve in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, but may participate in RSTAC deliberations. Meetings of RSTAC are required by statute to be held at least semi-annually. RSTAC typically holds meetings quarterly at the Board’s headquarters in Washington, DC, although some meetings are held virtually or in other locations. The members of RSTAC receive no compensation for their services and are required to provide for the expenses incidental to their service, including travel expenses. Currently, RSTAC members have elected to submit annual dues to pay for RSTAC expenses. RSTAC members must be citizens of the United States and represent as broadly as practicable the various segments of the railroad and rail shipper industries. They may not be full-time employees of the United States Federal Government. According to revised guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget, it is permissible for federally registered lobbyists to serve on advisory committees, such as RSTAC, as long as they do so in a representative capacity, rather than an individual capacity. See Revised Guidance on Appointment of Lobbyists to Fed. Advisory Comms., Bds., & Comm’ns, 79 FR 47,482 (Aug. 13, 2014). Members of RSTAC are appointed to serve in a representative capacity. Each RSTAC member is appointed for a term of three years. No member will be eligible to serve in excess of two consecutive terms. However, a member may serve after the expiration of his or her term until a successor has taken office. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 Due to the expiration of the second term of a small shipper and a large railroad representative, the Board is seeking to fill those two RSTAC positions. Nominations for candidates to fill the vacancies should be submitted in letter form, identifying the name of the candidate, providing a summary of why the candidate is qualified to serve on RSTAC, and containing a representation that the candidate is willing to serve as an RSTAC member effective immediately upon appointment. Candidates may nominate themselves. The Chair is committed to having a committee reflecting diverse communities and viewpoints and strongly encourages the nomination of candidates from diverse backgrounds. RSTAC candidate nominations should be filed with the Board by March 6, 2023. Members selected to serve on RSTAC are chosen at the discretion of the Board Chair. Please note that submissions will be posted on the Board’s website under Docket No. EP 526 (Sub-No. 16) and can also be obtained by contacting the Office of Public Assistance, Governmental Affairs, and Compliance at RCPA@ stb.gov or (202) 245–0238. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 1325. Decided: January 31, 2023. By the Board, Mai T. Dinh, Director, Office of Proceedings. Jeffrey Herzig, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2023–02342 Filed 2–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2022–1032] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program 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 to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on July 29, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7501 2022. The collection involves the voluntary submission of information gained through the Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program. FOQA is a voluntary safety program designed to improve aviation safety through the proactive use of flightrecorded data. The information collected will allow operators to use this data to identify and correct deficiencies in all areas of flight operations. DATES: Written comments should be submitted by March 6, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Lusk by email at: john.lusk@faa.gov; phone: 303–342–1211. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. OMB Control Number: 2120–0660. Title: Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program. Form Numbers: None. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on July 29, 2022(87 FR 45847). Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) is a voluntary safety program designed to improved aviation safety through the proactive use of flight-recorded data. Operators will use this data to identify and correct deficiencies in all areas of flight operations. Properly used, FOQA data can reduce or eliminate safety risks, as well as minimize deviations from regulations. Through access to deidentified aggregate FOQA data, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can identify and analyze national trends and target resources to reduce operational risks in the National Airspace System (NAS), air traffic control (ATC), flight operations and airport operations. E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1 7502 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 23 / Friday, February 3, 2023 / Notices The FAA and the air transportation industry have sought additional means for addressing safety problems and identifying potential safety hazards. Based on the experiences of foreign air carriers, the results of several FAAsponsored studies, and input received from government/industry safety forums, the FAA concluded that wide implementation of FOQA programs could have significant potential to reduce air carrier accident rates below current levels. The value of FOQA programs is the early identification of adverse safety trends, which, if uncorrected, could lead to accidents. A key element in FOQA is the application of corrective action and follow-up to ensure that unsafe conditions are effectively remediated. Respondents: 72 Air Carriers (57 with existing programs and 15 with new programs). Frequency: Once for certificate holders requesting a new program, monthly for certificate holders with an existing program. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 100 hours for new respondents, 30 hours for annually for existing respondents. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 100 hours for new respondents, 30 hours annually for each existing respondent. Issued in Washington, DC on January 31, 2023. Sandra L. Ray, Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS–260. [FR Doc. 2023–02302 Filed 2–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2022–0641] Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan 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 to renew an information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on July 1, 2022. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 02, 2023 Jkt 259001 Written comments should be submitted by March 6, 2023. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sandra L. Ray by email at: Sandra.ray@ faa.gov; phone: 412–329–3088. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The collection involves submission of Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans (EAPRP) for customer service agents of certificate holders conducting operations under title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 121. The certificate holders will submit the information to be collected to the FAA for review and acceptance as required by section 551 of Public Law 115–254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. 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. OMB Control Number: 2120–0787. Title: Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan. Form Numbers: There are no forms associated with this collection. Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection. Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on July 1, 2022 (87 FR 39589). On October 5, 2018, Congress enacted Public Law 115–254, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 (‘‘the Act’’). Section 551 of the Act required air carriers operating under 14 CFR part 121 to submit to the FAA for review and acceptance an Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plan (EAPRP) related to the customer service agents of the air carrier that is developed in consultation with the labor union representing such agents. Section 551(b) of the Act contains the required contents of the EAPRP, including reporting protocols for air carrier customer service agents who have been DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the victim of a verbal or physical assault. Respondents: Nine Part 121 Air Carriers. Frequency: Once for submission or revision of the plan. Estimated Average Burden per Response: 22 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden: $5,594.00. Issued in Washington, DC, on January 30, 2023. Sandra L. Ray, Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS–260. [FR Doc. 2023–02210 Filed 2–2–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration [Docket No. FAA–2022–1204] Draft FAA Policy Regarding Air Carrier Incentive Program Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Proposed policy; request for comments. AGENCY: This notice announces a proposed update of FAA policy regarding incentives offered by airport sponsors to air carriers for improved air service. It is longstanding practice for airport operators to offer incentives to air carriers to promote new air service at an airport, including both new air carriers serving the airport and new destinations served. DATES: The FAA will accept public comments on the proposed policy statement for 60 days. Comments must be submitted on or before April 4, 2023. The FAA will consider comments on the proposed policy statement. In response to comments received, the FAA will consider appropriate revisions to the policy and publish a subsequent policy statement in the Federal Register. SUMMARY: You may send comments identified by Docket Number FAA– 2022–1204 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 Avenue SE, Room W12–140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery or Courier: Bring comments to Docket Operations in ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\03FEN1.SGM 03FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 23 (Friday, February 3, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7501-7502]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-02302]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. FAA-2022-1032]


Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; 
Clearance of a Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Flight 
Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program

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 to renew an information 
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period 
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was 
published on July 29, 2022. The collection involves the voluntary 
submission of information gained through the Flight Operations Quality 
Assurance (FOQA) Program. FOQA is a voluntary safety program designed 
to improve aviation safety through the proactive use of flight-recorded 
data. The information collected will allow operators to use this data 
to identify and correct deficiencies in all areas of flight operations.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by March 6, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of 
this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular 
information collection by selecting ``Currently under 30-day Review--
Open for Public Comments'' or by using the search function.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Lusk by email at: 
[email protected]; phone: 303-342-1211.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    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.
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0660.
    Title: Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment 
period soliciting comments on the following collection of information 
was published on July 29, 2022(87 FR 45847). Flight Operations Quality 
Assurance (FOQA) is a voluntary safety program designed to improved 
aviation safety through the proactive use of flight-recorded data. 
Operators will use this data to identify and correct deficiencies in 
all areas of flight operations. Properly used, FOQA data can reduce or 
eliminate safety risks, as well as minimize deviations from 
regulations. Through access to de-identified aggregate FOQA data, the 
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can identify and analyze national 
trends and target resources to reduce operational risks in the National 
Airspace System (NAS), air traffic control (ATC), flight operations and 
airport operations.

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    The FAA and the air transportation industry have sought additional 
means for addressing safety problems and identifying potential safety 
hazards. Based on the experiences of foreign air carriers, the results 
of several FAA-sponsored studies, and input received from government/
industry safety forums, the FAA concluded that wide implementation of 
FOQA programs could have significant potential to reduce air carrier 
accident rates below current levels. The value of FOQA programs is the 
early identification of adverse safety trends, which, if uncorrected, 
could lead to accidents. A key element in FOQA is the application of 
corrective action and follow-up to ensure that unsafe conditions are 
effectively remediated.
    Respondents: 72 Air Carriers (57 with existing programs and 15 with 
new programs).
    Frequency: Once for certificate holders requesting a new program, 
monthly for certificate holders with an existing program.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 100 hours for new 
respondents, 30 hours for annually for existing respondents.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 100 hours for new respondents, 30 
hours annually for each existing respondent.

    Issued in Washington, DC on January 31, 2023.
Sandra L. Ray,
Aviation Safety Inspector, AFS-260.
[FR Doc. 2023-02302 Filed 2-2-23; 8:45 am]
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