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OMB Control No:
ICR Reference No:
202509-2120-002
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
DOT/FAA
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restrictions
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
05/07/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
Responses
1,832
0
Time Burden (Hours)
54,960
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
11,908,000
0
Abstract:
This information collection applies to operators and proprietors of eligible fixed site facilities who apply to FAA for an unmanned aircraft flight restriction (UAFR). Applicants would submit documentation and data to FAA through the online UAFR Utility website. The information collection includes applicant and facility information; proposed lateral boundaries and altitude ceiling; 24 months, if available, of historical unmanned activity data; fixed site facility’s UAS Security Response Plan; fixed site facility’s demonstration of need; potential externalities; and unmanned aircraft flight restriction potential environmental impacts, if any. Information submitted during a final application review stage would include a description of, and explanation of, changes to the UAFR since initial submission, and a statement of intent to comply with proposed part 74. The FAA will evaluate the information submitted in the application to determine whether to issue or deny the requested UAFR.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
49 USC 44802
Name of Law: Integration of civil unmanned aircraft systems into national airspace system
PL:
Pub.L. 114 - 190 2209
Name of Law: FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA)
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
2120-AL33
Proposed rulemaking
91 FR 24650
05/06/2026
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
UAFR Application
N/A
UAFR Application
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
1,832
0
0
1,832
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
54,960
0
0
54,960
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
11,908,000
0
0
11,908,000
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
New collection
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,874,496
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Benjamin Walsh 202 267-8233 ben.walsh@faa.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/07/2026
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