It is understood
that the Commission will only use the data collected on this form
to monitor industry trends,report to Congress, evaluate the
effectiveness of and continued need for the rule, or as otherwise
set forth in the Report and Order. Prior to requesting a continued
approval of this collection the Commission should, consistent with
its responsibilities under the Communications Act, explore whether
it is feasible to utilize alternative ways to collect such data and
to streamline the data collection requirements.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
04/30/2003
04/30/2003
09/30/2000
16,425
0
14,000
12,100
0
12,320
0
0
0
FCC 395-B is a data collection device
used to assess industry employment trends and report to Congress.
It is filed by AM, FM, TV, international and low poer TV broadcast
licensees/permittees.
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.