NOAA asks people who operate ground
receiving stations that receive data from NOAA satelites to
complete a questionnaire about the types of data received, its use,
the equipment involved, and similar subjects. The data obtained are
used by NOAA for short-term operations and long-term planning. This
collection falls under the NOAA Policy on Partnerships in the
Provision of Environmental Information
(http://www.noaa.gov/partnershippolicy/#policyintro)
The estimated annual
respondents and responses has decreased. Also, the correct time for
survey completion was used in the calculation of burden hours. The
net decrease in hours is 8.
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.