Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments; Clearance of a New Approval of Information Collection: Special Purpose Pilot Authorization, § 61.77 Application
By Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration · Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
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 for a new information collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on June 16, 2025. The collection involves application for a Specia
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AI analysisFormal/legal languageThe statement uses statutory language to establish authority and procedural legitimacy.
Call to actionThe notice explicitly invites public participation, framing the process as open and transparent.
Scope definitionThe description narrowly defines the target group (pilots on U.S. aircraft leased by non‑U.S. citizens) to justify the need for the data.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The notice does not explain why OMB approval is required under the Paperwork Reduction Act, how the data will be protected, or what specific information will be requested from applicants. It also lacks detail on the potential impact of the SPPA on aviation safety or on foreign‑owned aircraft operations.
Important context
Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, federal agencies must obtain OMB clearance before collecting information from the public to ensure that the burden is justified. The SPPA program is governed by 14 CFR part 61, which sets standards for pilot certification and special authorizations.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe text is purely informational and does not contain opinion; it reports the FAA’s procedural steps and the purpose of the information collection.