On August 25, 2000, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report and Order, "The Establishment of Policies and Service Rules for the Mobile Satellite Service in the 2 GHz Band," IB Docket No. 99-81, FCC 00-302. The rulemaking required that the applicants in the 2 GHz mobile satellite service amend their applications to include information concerning orbital debris mitigation measures. In addition, licensees are required to submit milestone reports to insure adherence to milestone schedules set forth in the authorizations.
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.