Federal Register #2026-12268

FAA Seeks Public Comment on Renewal of Flight Attendant Fatigue Risk Management Plan Information Collection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew the information collection requirement for Fatigue Risk Management Plans (FRMP) for flight attendants. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Scope of Request: - Renewal of information collection for FRMP submissions - Applies to certificate holders operating under Title 14 CFR part 121 - Includes initial FRMP submissions and biennial updates - Respondents: - 55 existing Part 121 Air Carriers - 2 new entrant carriers - Purpose and Requirements: - Improve flight attendant alertness and reduce performance errors - Each FRMP must include a rest scheme and ongoing assessment methodology - Submissions are reviewed and accepted by the FAA as mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is an information collection activity, not a procurement of products or services.

Description

This notice invites public comments on the FAA's intention to request OMB approval to renew an information collection involving submission of Fatigue Risk Management Plans (FRMP) for flight attendants of certificate holders operating under Title 14 CFR part 121. The certificate holders will submit the information to the FAA for review and acceptance as mandated by the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. Comments are due by August 17, 2026. The collection aims to support FAA's review and acceptance of FRMPs to improve alertness and mitigate performance errors among flight attendants.

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