OMB finds the
points raised by TMI by their Counsel in the filing of June 23,
1997 compelling. Therefore, OMB approves this collection with the
exception of the requirement that entities seeking to participate
in future satellite licensing proceedings using non-U.S. licensed
satellites must file the information required by Section 25.114.
Instead of these new requirements, used to issue U.S. licenses, the
FCC may ask entities to provide copies of the materials they used
to gain approval through the ITU process. Accordingly, OMB has
reduced the cost burden to $300 per respondent to reflect the
projected cost of providing these materials, along with a letter of
intent and a description of the space station authorization process
used/status, to the FCC.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/1997
10/31/1997
10
0
0
20
0
0
3,000
0
0
Procedures for non-U.S. licensed
satellite entities to participate in future satellite processing
rounds in order to be considered when the Commission acts on
applications for new or additional satellite services in the U.S.
Under the WTO, non-U.S. licensed entities which are licensed by or
coordinated internationally by foreign administrations that are
part of the World Trade Organization must be offered appropriate
opportunities to compete in the U.S. market.
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.