On June 21, 2004, the Federal
Communications Commission ("Commission") released a Second Report
and Order, "In the Matter of Mitigation of Orbital Debris," IB
Docket No. 02-54, FCC-04-130, which adopts rules to mitigate
orbital debris by FCC-authorized satellite systems. As part of
these rules, satellite system operators requesting FCC space
station authorization, or entities requesting a Commission ruling
for access to a non-U.S.-licensed space station under the
Commission's satellite market access procedures, must submit an
orbital debris mitigation plan to the Commission
regarding....
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.