CIVIL DEFENSE, RADIO BROADCASTING,
EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM' DATA IS NEEDED IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY
MANAGE THE DISTRIBUTION OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO SELECTED CRITICAL RADIO
STATIONS IN THE EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM (EBS). FUNDS ARE USED TO
PURCHASE PROTECTION AND BACKUP EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE EBS
WILL FUNCTION WHEN NEEDED BY THE PRESIDENT OR OTHER AUTHORIZED
USERS.
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.