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OMB Control No:
3060-1169
ICR Reference No:
201201-3060-020
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
PSHSB
Title:
Part 11 - Emergency Alert System (EAS), Fifth Report and Order, FCC 12-7
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
04/16/2012
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/16/2012
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/02/2012
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2012
6 Months From Approved
Responses
20
0
0
Time Burden (Hours)
400
0
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In the Fifth Report and Order, EB Docket No. 04-296, FCC 12-7, the Commission amended its Part 11 rules governing the Emergency Alert System (EAS) to more full codify the existing obligation to process Common Alerting Protocol (CAP)-formatted alert messages adopted in the Second Report and Order, and to streamline and clarify these rules, eliminate superfluous and stale requirements and generally enhance their effectiveness.
Emergency Justfication:
The 5th Report and Order sets forth specific procedures that EAS device manufacturers must follow to comply with the FCC's existing equipment authorization rules, including procedures for updating existing device certifications and obtaining new certifications. These procedures generally involve the submission of test data and other materials to the FCC. Requiring such device testing and the submission of the test data is necessary for the FCC to ensure that EAS equipment - which performs critical functions for public safety in times of emergency - is not marketed unless and until it meets the various technical requirements under Parts 11 and 15 of the FCC rules. Although it is impossible for the FCC to gauge with precision the exact amount of time involved to complete these processes, a three-four month timer period would not be unusual or unreasonable. Accordingly, because the overall deadline for CAP compliance is 6/30/12, the FCC cannot wait the 120 days to notify the public and potential applicants of its intent to collect the information and is therefore requesting emergency processing of this new information collection. At a later time, the FCC will consolidate or merge this collection under OMB control number 3060-0207.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 154(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 606
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3060-AJ49
Final or interim final rulemaking
77 FR 16688
03/22/2012
Federal Register Notices & Comments
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
77 FR 19644
04/02/2012
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
EAS Fifth Report and Order, FCC 12-7 (state, local or tribal governments)
EAS, Fifth Report and Order, FCC 12-7 business and not-for-profits
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
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
20
0
0
20
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
400
0
0
400
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
This is a new collection resulting in a minimal program change increase in burden of 400 total annual hours with 20 respondents (manufacturers).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,550
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
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?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Gregory Cooke 202 418-2351 gcooke@fcc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
04/02/2012
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