Federal Register #Docket No. FAA-2026-1985

FAA Seeks Public Input on Renewal of Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Information Collection

This opportunity involves the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seeking public input on the renewal of its Drug and Alcohol Testing Program information collection for aviation personnel and contractors. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Drug Abatement Division - Scope and Purpose: - Renewal of information collection for the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program - Affects approximately 7,159 regulated aviation employers and contractors annually - Includes domestic and foreign repair stations subject to FAA regulations - Data collected is used for compliance determination, oversight planning, and annual Management Information System (MIS) testing requirements - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs are involved; this is an information collection and compliance oversight activity - Service: Information collection and compliance oversight for drug and alcohol testing of aviation personnel (quantity: 7,159 entities) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on regulatory compliance for aviation safety - Includes foreign repair stations as part of the compliance program - Seeks public comments on necessity, accuracy, and burden of the information collection - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement of goods or services

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information collection related to the Drug and Alcohol Testing Program for personnel engaged in specified aviation activities. The collected information is used to determine compliance of regulated aviation employers and contractors, including certificated foreign repair stations, conduct oversight planning, identify employers required to provide annual Management Information System testing information, and communicate with entities subject to the program regulations. The program ensures appropriate action is taken regarding flight crewmembers and other safety-sensitive employees who test positive for drugs or alcohol or refuse testing. Public comments are invited on the renewal of this information collection.

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