The FCC shall
ensure that the OMB Control number and edition date appears on
these forms. The FCC shall also ensure that the concerned public is
adequately notified of the new rules and procedures for documenting
compliance with the ship radio provisions of the Communications Act
and related Conventions. Finally, the FCC shall ensure that the
previously approved collection is eliminated.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/1998
12/31/1998
1,210
0
0
313
0
0
0
0
0
Changes to the Commission's rules to
privatize ship inspections requires FCC-licensed technicians to do
these inspections. They are required under the Commission's rules
to issue safety certificates showing that the vessel's radio
installations meet FCC safety requirements.
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.