The FCC shall
issue a Public Notice informing broadcasters that they must file
the FCC-398 electronically. Additionally, the FCC shall update the
Privacy Act and PRA Notices to incorporate the notice that the
public does not have to respond to a collection that does not have
a valid OMB control number.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
06/30/1999
06/30/1999
12/31/1999
4,860
0
4,800
21,870
0
18,000
480,000
0
470,000
The FCC-398 requests information to
identify the individual station and the children's educational and
informational programs it airs to meet its obligation under the
Children's Television Act of 1990. The form also requests
information on educational and informational programs that the
station plans to air in the next quarter. This standardized form
will facilitate consistency of reporting among all licensees and
assist in efforts by the public and the Commission to monitor
compliance with the Children's Television Act.
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.