[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 16 (Monday, January 26, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 3782-3783] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-1719] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Office of the Secretary Reports, Forms and Recordkeeping Requirements Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DOT. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this notice announces that the Information Collection (ICR) abstracted below has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. 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 September 30, 1997, [62 FR 51175]. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before February 25, 1998. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith Street, ABC-100; Federal Aviation Administration; 800 Independence Avenue, SW.; Washington, DC 20591; Telephone number (202) 267-9895. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Title: Certification: Pilots and Flight Instructors. OMB Control Number: 2120-0021. Type of Request: Extension of currently approved collection. Affected Public: Individuals. Form(s): 8710-1. Abstract: The FAA is empowered to issue airmen certificates to properly qualified persons. This clearance [[Page 3783]] request covers the burden imposed on airmen directly responsible for the control of aircraft. 14 CFR part 61 prescribes requirements for pilot and flight instructor certificates. 14 CFR part 143 prescribes requirements for ground instructors. Information collected is used to determine compliance and applicant eligibility. Annual Estimated Burden Hours: The current burden for this collection is estimated to be 252,140 hours. ADDRESSES: Send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725-17th Street, NW., 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 January 20, 1998. Phillip A. Leach, Clearance Officer, United States Department of Transportation. [FR Doc. 98-1719 Filed 1-23-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-62-P