The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is inviting public comments on its proposal to renew the information collection related to Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) operations. This is required for aircraft operators flying outside the U.S. when their aircraft are not equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. The FAA estimates processing around 856 initial applications and 1,998 updates annually, with an estimated total annual burden of approximately 13,813 hours. Comments on aspects such as the necessity and effectiveness of the information collection are welcome until March 16, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The FAA wants to hear what people think about forms that pilots need to fill out to fly planes safely in certain areas. They are asking for help to make sure the questions on the forms are good and easy to understand.