Air Force Asks for Comments on Safety Data Collection System
Published Date: 1/15/2026
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Summary
The Air Force wants to keep collecting safety info using their automated system and is asking for your thoughts on how it works. If you’re involved or interested, you can comment by March 16, 2026. This helps make sure the process stays useful without wasting anyone’s time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Air Force Mishap Reporting Burden
The Air Force is proposing to continue collecting mishap reports using AF Form 978 in the Air Force Safety Automated System. The collection lists 200 respondents and 200 annual responses with an average burden of 1 hour per response (200 total annual burden hours); public comments are requested by March 16, 2026.
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