[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 68 (Monday, April 9, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21144-21145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7657]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Office of the Secretary

[Docket No. OST-2012-0031]


Extension of a Previously Approved Collection

AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation (DOT).
    Activity Under OMB Review: Public Charters, 14 CFR part 380.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public 
Law 104-13, the Department of Transportation (DOT) invites the general 
public, industry and other governmental parties to comment on the 
extension of the following collection request: Public Charters, 14 CFR 
part 380. The pre-existing information collection request previously 
approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expires on 09/30/
2012.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by June 8, 2012.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Reather Flemmings, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of International Aviation, Special Authorities 
Division-X46, 202-366-1865, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE. Washington, DC 
20590 and Torlanda Archer, Office of the Secretary, OIA, X-46, 202-366-
1037.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments [identified by DOT-DMS Docket No. 
OST-2012-0031] through one of the following methods:
    <bullet> Web Site: http://regulations.gov. Follow the instructions 
for submitting comments on the DOT electronic docket site.
    <bullet> Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
    <bullet> Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., W12-140, Washington, DC 
20590.
    <bullet> Hand Delivery: Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE., 
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except on Federal holidays.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 2106-0005.
    Title: Public Charters, 14 CFR part 380.
    Form Numbers: 4532, 4533, 4534, 4535.
    Type of Review: Extension of a Previously Approved Collection.
    Respondents: Private Sector: Air carriers; tour operators; the 
general public (including groups and individuals, corporations and 
Universities or Colleges, etc.).
    Number of Respondents: 245.
    Number of Responses: 1,782.
    Total Annual Burden: 891.
    Abstract: 14 CFR part 380 establishes regulations embodying the 
Department's terms and conditions for Public Charter operators to 
conduct air transportation using direct air carriers. Public Charter 
operators arrange transportation for groups of people on chartered 
aircraft. This arrangement is often less expensive for the travelers 
than individually buying a ticket. Part 380 exempts charter operators 
from certain provisions of the U.S. code in order that they may provide 
this service. A primary goal of Part 380 is to seek protection for the 
consumer. Accordingly, the rule stipulates that the charter operator 
must file evidence (a prospectus--consisting of OST Forms 4532, 4533, 
4534 and 4535) with the Department for each charter program certifying 
that it has entered into a binding contract with a direct air carrier 
to provide air transportation and that it has also entered into 
agreements with Department-approved financial institutions for the 
protection of charter participants' funds. The prospectus must be 
approved by the Department prior to the operator's advertising, selling 
or operating the charter. If the prospectus information were not 
collected it would be extremely difficult to assure compliance with 
agency rules and to assure that public security and other consumer 
protection requirements were in place for the traveling public. The 
information collected is available for public inspection (unless the 
respondent specifically requests confidential treatment). Part 380 does 
not provide any assurances of confidentiality.
    Burden Statement: Completion of all forms in a prospectus can be 
accomplished in approximately two hours (30 minutes per form) for new 
filers and one hour for amendments (existing filings). The forms are 
simplified and request only basic information about the proposed 
programs and the private sector filer. The respondent can submit a 
filing to operate for up to one year and include as many flights as 
desired, in most cases. The operator is then required by regulations to 
file revisions to its original prospectus.
    Number of Respondents: 245.
    Number of Responses: 1,782.
    Frequency of Responses:

245 (respondents) x 4 = 980.
401 (amendments from the same respondents) x 2 = 802.
Total estimated responses: 980 + 802 = 1,782.

    The frequency of response is dependant upon whether the operator is 
requesting a new program or amending an existing prospectus. Variations 
occur due to the respondents' criteria. On average four responses 
(forms 4532, 4533, 4534 and/or 4535) are required for filing new 
prospectuses and two of the responses (forms) are required for 
amendments. The separate hour burden estimate is as follows:
    Total Annual Burden: 891.

Approximately 1,782 (responses) x 0.50 (per form) = 891.

    Comments Are Invited on: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Department's estimate of the burden of 
the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)

[[Page 21145]]

ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, by the use of electronic means, including the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology. All responses to the notice will be summarized and included 
in the request for OMB approval. All comments will also become a matter 
of public record.

    Dated: Issued in Washington, DC, on March 23, 2012.
Jeffrey B. Gaynes,
Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2012-7657 Filed 4-6-12; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-9X-P