NOAA requests the renewal of data
collection requirements for the licensing of private operators of
remote sensing space systems. The data in the applications for
license and subsequent reports are needed for compliance with the
Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992 and with the national
security and international obligations of the United States of
America.
US Code:
15
USC 5601 Name of Law: Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of
1992
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.