Licensing of Private Remote Sensing Space Systems

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
License Application Form and Instruction	Modified
Licensee Notification Form (LNF) Form	Removed
Data Availability Notification (DAN) Form	Modified
Initial Contact Form (ICF) Form	Modified
Notification of Detection of Anomaly Form	Modified
Annual Compliance Certification Form	Modified
Notification of Disposal of On-Orbit Component Form	Modified
Notification of Launch or Deployment of Spacecraft Form	Modified
License Modification Request Form	Modified
NOAA1200 PIA FY25- SAOP Approved Delegated.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-16
0648-0174 30-day 90 FR 25247 2025-0616.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-06-16
0648-0174 Supporting Statement Part A.docx Supporting Statement A	2025-05-14
0648-0174 60-day 90 FR 3800 2025-0115.pdf Supplementary Document	2025-05-14
15 CFR Part 960 -- Licensing of Private Remote Sensing Space Systems.pdf Supplementary Document	2022-05-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
4031	License Application Form and Instruction	Modified
253342	Licensee Notification Form (LNF) Form	Removed
253341	Data Availability Notification (DAN) Form	Modified
253340	Initial Contact Form (ICF) Form	Modified
241288	Notification of Financial Insolvency or Dissolution	Unchanged
241287	Notification of Detection of Anomaly Form	Modified
194365	Annual Compliance Certification Form	Modified
194361	Notification of Disposal of On-Orbit Component Form	Modified
194360	Notification of Launch or Deployment of Spacecraft Form	Modified
194354	License Modification Request Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 0648-0174	ICR Reference No: 202505-0648-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-0648-008
Agency/Subagency: DOC/NOAA	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Licensing of Private Remote Sensing Space Systems
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/16/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2025
Responses	418	209
Time Burden (Hours)	1,194	387
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This is a request for revision and extension of an approved information collection, to which NOAA is proposing to update existing forms and add 5 optional forms to be usable with a new, online platform to manage license actions called the Commerce Licensing and Compliance System for Space (CLCSS). The changes impose no new information collections. The optional new forms are time-saving forms that licensees may use for the existing information collections involving notices of anomalies, disposal of on-orbit components, financial insolvency, and launch or deployment and one form to simplify the submission process for licensee annual compliance certifications required by the regulations. The modifications to existing forms also are intended to streamline communications with the Commercial Remote Sensing Regulatory Affairs (CRSRA) and its upcoming online CLCSS platform to streamline, clarify, and expedite paperwork submissions. NOAA is also removing licensee notification form. That form was initially created to provide a single form for all notification requirements. However, licensees have not used that form and submitted individualized notifications through other means, so NOAA has made the decision to remove that information collection from this OMB Control Number.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 51 USC 60101 Name of Law: Land Remote Sensing Policy Act of 1992
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 3800	01/15/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 25247	06/16/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 9

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual Compliance Certification	N/A	Annual Compliance Certification
Data Availability Notification (DAN)	N/A	Data Availability Notification
Initial Contact Form (ICF)	N/A	Initial Contact Form
License Application	N/A	Application Information
License Modification Request	N/A	Modification Request Form
Licensee Notification Form (LNF)	N/A	Licensee Notification Form
Notification of Detection of Anomaly	N/A	Anomaly Notification Form
Notification of Disposal of On-Orbit Component	N/A	Disposal Notification Form
Notification of Financial Insolvency or Dissolution
Notification of Launch or Deployment of Spacecraft	N/A	Launch and/or Deployment Notification Form

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	418	209	0	0	209	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,194	387	0	0	807	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: NOAA has added forms to better collect the information needed. The number of respondents, responses, and burden hours have increased due to the number of entities licensing private spacecraft.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $332,883

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 06/16/2025

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