The FCC has permission to delete the expiration date provided an edition date is used. OMB also recommends that the FCC include a statement on the form regarding usability of previous verions of the form. Finally, OMB recommends that the FCC issue a Public Notice regarding the changes it is making to all of the licensing forms and how they will be transitioned to electronic filing.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2002
03/31/2002
12/31/2000
1,550
0
1,996
3,120
0
8,071
17,217,000
0
23,119,000
FCC-301 is used to apply for authority to construct a new commercial AM, FM, TV, or DTV broadcast station or to make changes to the existing facilities. The data is used by FCC staff to determine whether applicant meets basic statutory requirements to become a licensee.
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.