In the First Order on Reconsideration in IB Docket No. 96-111, the Commission adopts procedures for non-U.S., in-orbit satellites to request authority to provide space station capacity to U.S.-licensed earth stations under part 25 of the Commission's rules. In addition, the rulemaking adopts procedures which permit a U.S.-licensed earth station to access a non-U.S.-licensed space station, provided that space station has been approved to provide services to the U.S., without further regulatory approval.
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.