In order to administer
interoperability channels, the Commission requires state-level
approval of license applications. The Commission also requires
regional planning committee concurrence for narrowband general use
channels and certain low power channels. The Commission requires
State licensees to certify that they are providing or prepared to
provide substantial service within certain deadlines as a condition
of their license.
The Commission is reporting
adjustments/decreases to this collection. The total number of
respondents decreased from 2,283 to 2,271 (-12), total annual
responses decreased from 2,283 to 2,271 (-12) and the total annual
burden hours decreased from 2,336 to 2,312 (-24). There are no
program changes.
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.