The Aircraft Services Flight Request form collects information for the authorization, planning, and safe operation of passenger flights at BPA.
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For changes due to Program Change Due to Agency Discretion the increase of responses and burden time is based on adding a form to this package. This form is needed to ensure that contractors flying on BPA aircraft are appropriately authorized and that their purpose for flying is tied to BPA’s mission. BPA estimates that based on the number of contractors that are manifested this would amount to approximately 300 reports filed annually with a cost in time of 30 hours annually, which equates to $1,446.05 cost annually.
For the Change Due to Adjustment in Agency Estimate, the increases are based off of increased use of BPA aircraft. Prior estimates included years where flights were limited due to the impacts of Covid, so these estimates are more reflective of current use. Additionally, BPA has initiated a program where linemen are suspended from helicopters for some line work, and this has led to an increase in flight requests. These changes amounted to 50 additional submissions a year for a total of 700 annual requests, an additional 5 burden hours, and an increased cost of $1,377.12 annually.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
02/27/2026
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