The ABIP is a series of agreements between the FCC's Enforcement Bureau and a private entity, usually a state broadcast association, whereby the private entity agrees to facilitate inspections of participating broadcast stations to determine compliance with FCC Rules. Broadcast stations participate in ABIP on a voluntary basis. The private entities notify their local FCC office in writing of those stations that pass the ABIP inspection, and the FCC uses this information to determine which broadcast stations have been certified in compliance with FCC Rules and will not be subject to certain random FCC inspections.
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.
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Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) Compliance Notification