OMB approval is
given to not display the expiration date on the form associated
with this paperwork collection.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2003
08/31/2003
04/30/2003
5,000
0
5,000
5,000
0
5,000
0
0
0
The FCC Form 396-A is filed in
conjuction with applications for construction permits and
assignments and transfers of broadcast station licenses. It is
designed to assist the applicant in establishing an effective EEO
program for its station. The data are used by FCC staff to
determine that stations will provide broad and inclusive outreach
measures to ensure equal employment opportunity to all qualified
persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin.
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.