The FCC has permission to delete the expiration date provided a version date is used. The FCC shall also encourage electronic filing. The FCC shall also revise the FCC 312 form to include specific citation of Telecommunications Act authorities and routine use of this information, including uses related to the Debt Collection Act. The FCC has continued approval to collect the information under its current rules as well as for the modifications proposed in this submission (Appendices A and B).
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2000
10/31/2000
04/30/2000
1,310
0
1,300
2,620
0
2,600
8,780,000
0
8,736,000
Rules, policies, and form changes have been proposed to implement the World Trade Organization Basic Telecommunications Agreement. The proposals permit non-U.S.-licensed satellite services to be considered in the United States. Non-U.S.-licensed entities would be permitted to file letters of intent for satellite space stations. Modifications to the FCC form 312 have been proposed to incorporate questions for Non-U.S.-licensed entities.
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.