THE LABORATORY FOR TERRESTIAL PHYSICS
HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DESIGN AND MANAGE EARTH ORBITING
SATELLITES WHICH MEASURE THE EARTH'S MAGNETI FIELD. IN ORDER TO
ENSURE THE MAXIMUM UTILITY FROM THE DATA DERIVED FROM SUCH A
MISSION, WE WANT TO CONDUCT A SURVEY OF THE GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION
COMMUNITY TO DETERMINE THEIR AWARENESS OF INTEREST IN, AND USE OF
SATELLITE MAGNETIC DATA.
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.