FAA Requests Feedback on New Website Access Verification Collection
Published Date: 4/16/2025
Notice
Summary
The FAA wants to update how it collects info to check who you are before letting you use certain government websites. This affects anyone needing access to these sites and helps keep things safe and smooth. They’re asking for your thoughts before making changes, with no extra costs or big time changes expected.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Identity Checks for Federal Website Access
You will need to answer questions about your identity to gain access to certain U.S. Federal Government web applications. The FAA will use the information to verify your identity and create a user account; the agency says this helps keep access safe and smooth and expects no added costs or major time burdens.
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