The recordkeeping requirement is needed to ensure licensees which share private facilities operate within the specified scope of service on a non-profit basis, and do not function as common carriers providing ship-to- shore correspondence service. The information is used by FCC staff during inspection and investigations to insure compliance with applicable rules. If this information wrer not available, enforcement efforts could be hindered, frequency congestion in certain bands could increase, and the financial viability of some public coast radiotelephone stations could be threatened.
US Code:
47 USC 307(e)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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.