Federal Register #2026-21893

FAA Seeks Comments on Renewing Aviation Research Grants Program Information Collection

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comments on renewing approval for information collected to administer its Aviation Research Grants Program. - Government agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Department of Transportation. The notice concerns information used to review and administer the Aviation Research Grants Program; no further sub-agency or office is identified. - Opportunity type: Public comment request, not a procurement solicitation or contract award. - Program purpose: Supports advanced and applied research with potential benefits to civil aviation and aircraft safety. - Forms identified: SF-272, 9550-5, SF-424, SF-424a, SF-3881, and SF-425. - Applicants and estimated burden: Colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions; an estimated 100 respondents, 15 hours per response, and 1,500 total annual burden hours. - OEMs, vendors, products, and services: None identified; no goods or services are being purchased.

Description

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comments on renewing OMB approval for an information collection associated with the Aviation Research Grants Program. The information is used in the review and administration of grants under applicable government-wide and agency regulations, policies, and procedures. The program supports advanced and applied research that may benefit the long-term growth of civil aviation and help prevent catastrophic aircraft failure. Eligible applicants identified in the notice include colleges, universities, and nonprofit research institutions; comments are due November 27, 2026.

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