NOAA's Geostationary Operational
Environmental Satellite (GOES) Data Collection System collects and
transmits environmental data from remote platforms. NOAA allows
other users access to any excess capacity on the system if they
meet certain criteria, which primarily are that they are sponsored
by another Government agency and that no other adequate common
carrier is available. NOAA needs information to determine if
applicants meet these criteria.
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.