FINAL RULE WILL CREATE A NEW AIR-TO
GROUND PUBLIC SWITCHED TELEPHONE NETWORK (PSTN) SERVICE. TO ENSURE
THAT ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED FOR THE SERVICE, THE
COMMISSION IS REQUIRING THAT ALL APPLICATIONS CONTAIN COMPLETE
INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION, AND SERVICE
AVAILABILITY. THIS INFORMATION WILL BE USED AS QUALIFYING CRITERIA
IN SELECTING LICENSEES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.