Opportunity
Federal Register #DOT-OST-2004-16951
DOT Seeks Comments on Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance Information Collection
Buyer
Department of Transportation
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
DOT-OST-2004-16951
NAICS
926120
The Department of Transportation (DOT), through its Office of the Secretary and Office of Aviation Analysis, is seeking public input on the renewal of its Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance information collection: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Office of the Secretary - Office of Aviation Analysis - Purpose and Requirements: - Renewal of information collection for Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance - Mandated by 14 CFR part 205 and 49 U.S.C. 41112 - Requires U.S. and foreign air carriers to file evidence of liability insurance with DOT - Submission of certificates using DOT forms: - OST Form 6410 (U.S. air carriers) - OST Form 6411 (foreign air carriers) - OST Form 4507 (Air Taxi Operator Registration) - Approximately 2,279 responses expected annually, with a total annual burden of 599 hours - Compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act; review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved; this is a regulatory compliance requirement for air carriers - Notable Requirement: - Submission of specific DOT forms as evidence of insurance is required to maintain air carrier authority
Description
The Department of Transportation is requesting comments on a previously approved information collection related to Aircraft Accident Liability Insurance. This notice is in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and announces that the Information Collection Request is being forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget for review and comments. The collection involves filing evidence of liability insurance for air carriers to protect the public from losses, using specific DOT forms. Comments must be submitted by June 1, 2026.