# Extension of Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: TSA Airspace Waiver Program
**AGENCY:**
Transportation Security Administration, DHS.
**ACTION:**
30-Day notice.
**SUMMARY:**
This notice announces that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has forwarded the Information Collection Request (ICR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number 1652-0033, abstracted below, to OMB for review and approval of an extension of the currently approved collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The collection of information allows TSA to conduct security threat assessments of individuals who operate manned and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in restricted airspace pursuant to an airspace waiver or flight authorization.
**DATES:**
Send your comments by December 26, 2025. A comment to OMB is most effective if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication.
**ADDRESSES:**
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to *www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.* Find this particular information collection by selecting “Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments” and by using the find function.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**
Christina A. Walsh, TSA PRA Officer, Information Technology, TSA-11, Transportation Security Administration, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6011; telephone (571) 227-2062; email *[email protected].*
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**
TSA published a *Federal Register* notice, with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments, of the following collection of information on June 2, 2025, 90 FR 23353. TSA did not receive any comments on the notice.
**Comments Invited**
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ), an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The ICR documentation will be available at *https://www.reginfo.gov* upon its submission to OMB. Therefore, in preparation for OMB review and approval of the following information collection, TSA is soliciting comments to—
(1) Evaluate whether the proposed information requirement is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information will have practical utility;
(2) Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden;
(3) Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and
(4) Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including using appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
**Information Collection Requirement**
*Title:* TSA Airspace Waiver Program.
*Type of Request:* Extension of a currently approved collection.
*OMB Control Number:* 1652-0033.
*Forms(s):* NA.
*Affected Public:* Aircraft operators, passengers, and crewmembers.
*Abstract:* The airspace waiver program allows United States (U.S.) and foreign general aviation aircraft operators to apply for approval to operate manned aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in U.S.-restricted airspace, including flying over the U.S. and its territories. Airspace waivers are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. TSA conducts a security threat assessment for all pilots, crewmembers, and passengers (including armed security officers) who will be onboard the aircraft operated in restricted airspace, as well as for individuals operating UAS. To support this process, TSA collects certain information from the aircraft operator concerning the proposed flight and aircraft as well as information about these individuals necessary to conduct the required vetting.
*Estimated Annual Number of Respondents:* 9,687.
*Estimated Annual Burden Hours:* 7,173.
Dated: November 21, 2025.
Christina A. Walsh,
Paperwork Reduction Act Officer, Information Technology, Transportation Security Administration.