[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 74 (Friday, April 17, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 19239] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-10204] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Licensing of Private Remote-Sensing Space Systems ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before June 16, 1998. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to Richard Roberts, NOAA/OFA1x1, Station 8118, 1305 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301-713-3525, ext. 115). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract Pub. L. 102-555 requires that any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States who operates a private remote-sensing space system must obtain a license. Before issuing such a license NOAA must obtain certain information (see 15 CFR 960) in order for it to determine whether U.S. interests will be protected. NOAA is currently working on a revision of the applicable regulations, but some issues concerning those revisions may not be resolved prior to the expiration of the Office of Management and Budget's Paperwork Reduction Act approval of the existing regulations. This notice announces NOAA's intent to request extension of that approval for the existing requirements so that they can remain in force until the revised requirements take effect. II. Method of Collection No forms are used. Respondents must address the requirements as set forth in the regulation. III. Data OMB Number: 0648-0174. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular Submission. Affected Public: Businesses and other for-profit. Estimated Number of Respondents: 6. Estimated Time Per Response: 16 hours. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 96 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $0 (no capital expenditures). IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: April 14, 1998. Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 98-10204 Filed 4-16-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-12-P