Federal Register #2026-12875

DOT Seeks Comments on Foreign Air Carrier Authorization Information Collection Renewal

This opportunity concerns the Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, seeking public input on the renewal of its information collection process for foreign air carriers: - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary - Purpose: - Renewal of the Foreign Air Carrier Application for Statement of Authorization information collection (OMB Control No. 21060035) - Utilizes Form OST 4540 for submissions - Scope and Requirements: - Applies to foreign air carriers seeking authorization for operations under Title 14, CFR part 212 - Requires submission of carrier details, operational information, and certification of reciprocity from the carrier's homeland government - Approximately 100 foreign air carriers from about 30 countries submit annually - Estimated burden: 2.25 hours per application - No OEMs, vendors, or product procurement involved; this is strictly an information collection process - Public comments are requested on the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements to the process

Description

The Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, invites public comments on the Foreign Air Carrier Application for Statement of Authorization. This information collection request, previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget, expires on June 30, 2026. The form OST 4540 is used by foreign air carriers to request authorization for various operations under Title 14, CFR part 212, including details about the carrier, operations, and reciprocity certification from the carrier's homeland government. The agency estimates approximately 100 respondents annually, with an average burden of 2.25 hours per application.

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