FAA seeks comments to renew ETOPS and drug‑testing information collections
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a notice inviting public comments on renewing two information collections, one covering extended operations (ETOPS) for multi‑engine airplanes and another covering the drug and alcohol testing program for personnel engaged in specified aviation activities, with the notice dated April 24, 2026.1,2
The ETOPS collection is used to verify that certificated air carriers operating two‑engine aircraft on long‑range routes have the equipment and trained personnel needed to minimize diversions, especially in remote areas, while the drug‑testing collection supports compliance assessment, oversight planning and communication with regulated employers and contractors, and both collections require OMB approval.1,2