OMB approves
this collection but FCC should not initiate using or collecting
information with Form 395-A or Form 395-B until FCC decides whether
the data collected from each form will be held confidential or not
on an individual basis. Following such a decision, the Commission
should consult with OMB prior to initiating usage of these forms to
determine whether the decision regarding confidentiality results in
a substantive change to the collections warranting formal review by
OMB of the proposed revisions. If the Commission does not consult
with OMB prior to initiating usage of these forms, OMB may request
under 5 CFR 1320.10(f) for the Commission to submit these
collections for formal review prior to their expiration date.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2011
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2008
2,500
0
2,500
2,500
0
2,200
0
0
0
FCC Form 395-A is used to assess
industry trends and report to Congress. The report identifies
employees by gender, race, color and/or national origin in fifteen
job categories. FCC Form 395-A contains a grid which collects data
on full and part-time status of the position.
There is a program change of
+300 hours to the total annual burden hours which is due to the
revisions to FCC Form 395-A (the incorporation of the racial and
employment categories of the EEO-1 into FCC Form 395-A per OMB's
request). There are no adjustments to this information
collection.
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.