Federal Register #20250687

FAA Seeks Public Input on ARFF Staffing Survey for Part 139 Airports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public input on a planned information collection to assess Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staffing at Part 139 airports. - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - Scope of Request: - Public comments requested for a new information collection - Questionnaire will be used to establish baseline ARFF resources and staffing at 518 certificated Part 139 airports - Supports Section 769 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 - Products/Services Requested: - No physical products or OEMs involved - Service: Development and administration of a survey for ARFF staffing and resources - Quantity: 518 (one per airport) - Unique Requirements: - Data will inform FAA review of airport rescue, firefighting, and emergency medical services staffing - Will support future rulemaking on EMT certification requirements at airports - No vendors or OEMs are specified, as this is strictly an information gathering effort - Place of Performance: - FAA federal office; survey to be administered at 518 Part 139 airports

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to request Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a new information collection involving a questionnaire. This questionnaire aims to establish an initial baseline on Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) resources and staffing capabilities at each of the 518 certificated Part 139 airports. The information collected is necessary to fulfill requirements under section 769 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Public comments are invited to improve the quality and utility of the information collection.

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