On May 19, 2003, the Commission
released a First Report and Order in IB Docket Nos. 02-34 and
02-54, FCC 03-102. The Report and Order adopts two different
licensing frameworks for non-geostationary orbit (NGSO)-like
systems and geostationary orbit (GSO)-like systems. The R&O
results in faster provision of satellite services to the public,
thus enabling the U.S. satellite industry to maintain its
leadership rule in the world market. This collection of information
is used by the Commission in carrying out its duties as required by
the Communications Act and the World Trade Organization (WTO) Basic
Telecom...
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.