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Public Comment Period: FAA Aviation Workforce and Education Data Collection

Original title: [FAA] Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Generic Clearance for FAA Aviation Workforce and Education Division

Record date · August 25, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking public feedback on a proposal to collect information for its Aviation Workforce and Education Division. This process allows the agency to gather data from the public regarding aviation-related education and workforce programs.

Why it matters

The FAA is establishing a mechanism to survey or collect data from individuals and organizations involved in aviation education and workforce development, with a public comment deadline of August 25, 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Aviation education providers

These entities may be subject to future data collection requests or surveys conducted under this generic clearance.

Directly affected

Aviation workforce participants

Individuals participating in FAA-related workforce programs may be asked to provide information or feedback to the agency.

Key Facts

The FAA is requesting a 'generic clearance' for information collection activities.
The scope of the data collection is limited to the FAA's Aviation Workforce and Education Division.
The public comment period for this proposal closes on August 25, 2026, at 03:59:59 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'generic clearance'?

It is a streamlined process that allows an agency to conduct multiple, similar information collections without seeking individual approval for every single survey or data request.

How can I provide feedback on this proposal?

The document indicates a public comment period is open until August 25, 2026; interested parties should follow standard federal rulemaking procedures to submit comments to the FAA.

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Long-term Comment Window

The comment deadline is set for August 2026, which is an unusually long window for a standard information collection notice.

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Connected Entities

Aviation Workforce and Education Division, Federal Aviation Administration

OrganizationAviation Workforce and Education Division“The specific division within the FAA managing the data collection.”Map →

OrganizationFederal Aviation Administration“The federal agency proposing the information collection activity.”Map →

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