The FCC will
submit information summarizing the number of times they have
requested this information from recordkeepers each year during the
next three years of this collection. This information will be
submitted along with the supporting materials to assist in OMB
review of this information collection when it is reviewed again in
1999.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/1999
04/30/1999
5,655
0
0
101,790
0
0
1,131,000
0
0
Equipment testing is performed and
data is gathered to provide information to aid in controlling
interference to radio communications. Data collected verified
compliance of equipment to the FCC rules. The information is
retained by the equipment manufacturer and is made available only
at the request of the Commission.
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.