OMB recommends
that the agency include within the proposed CFR text a Paperwork
Reduction Act statement as required by 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2000
11/30/2000
05/31/2000
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NOAA operates two space-based data
collection systems (DCS): the Geostationary Operational
Environmental Satellite (GOES) DCS, and the Argos DCS flown on
polar-orbiting satellites. NOAA has allowed other users access to
any excess capacity on the GOES DCS if they meet certain criteria.
Users will now also have possible access to the Argos DCS.
Application requirements are being revised to ensure that these
systems will not be used when commercial services are available.
The other information required is the minimal information needed to
ensure that criteria are met to develop an agreement with the user
regarding
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.