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OMB Control No:
3060-0798
ICR Reference No:
201504-3060-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201410-3060-009
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WTB
Title:
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization Wireless Telecommunications Bureau; Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
04/20/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/01/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2017
12/31/2017
12/31/2017
Responses
253,320
0
253,320
Time Burden (Hours)
221,955
0
221,955
Cost Burden (Dollars)
71,306,250
0
71,306,250
Abstract:
FCC Form 601 is a multi-purpose form used to apply for an authorization to operate radio stations, amend pending application, modify existing licenses and perform a variety of other miscellaneous tasks in the Public Mobile Services, Personal Communications Services, General Wireless Communications Services, Private Land Mobile Radio Services, Broadcast Auxiliary Services, Fixed Microwave Services, Maritime Services (excluding ships) and Aviation Services (excluding aircraft). On June 2, 2014, the Commission released a Second Report and Order FCC 14-62, WT Docket Nos. 08-166 and 08-167 and ET Docket No. 10-24, "Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band." This order expanded eligibility for low power auxiliary station licenses under Part 74 by adding two new categories of eligible entities: "large venue owner or operator" and "professional sound company." To accommodate these changes we are revising Schedule H of Form 601 to add two new categories of eligible entities: "large venue owner or operator" and "professional sound company." In order to be eligible for a Part 74 license, a large venue owner or operator and a professional sound company must routinely use 50 or more low power auxiliary station devices, where the use of such devices is an integral part of major events or productions. We also increased the number of respondents by 200 responses to include these new applicants. Additionally, on March 31, 2014 the Commission released a Report and Order FCC 14-31, GN Docket No. 13-185, "Amendment of the Commission's Rules with Regard to Commercial Operations in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz Bands", as a result of this order we are revising the Form 601 certification instructions to read as follows: By signing this form, the Applicant certifies that the statements listed in this section are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith. General Certification (9) is required for applications for licenses for spectrum that is required by Sections 6103, 6401-6403 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 309, 1413, 1451-1452, to be assigned by a system of competitive bidding under 47 U.S.C. § 309(j). Currently, this certification applies to applications for licenses in radio service AH (AWS-H Block at 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz) and radio service AT (AWS-3, 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz and 2155-2180 MHz). For purposes of this certification, the term "reasons of national security" means matters relating to the national defense and foreign relations of the United States. This submission documents a non-substantive change to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to make minor changes to FCC Form 601 instructions for the Schedule H Items 13-14, to include the following note: "If you enter L [Large Venue Owner]or P [Professional Sound Company] as the appropriate code, include on an attachment to your application the following certification and sign and date the certification: 'The applicant hereby certifies that it routinely uses 50 or more low power auxiliary station devices, where the use of such devices is an integral part of major events or productions.' See 47 CFR § 74.832(e)."
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 151, 152, 154, 154(i), 155(c),
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 157, 201, 202, 208, 214, 301,
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 302a, 303, 307, 308, 309, 310,
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 311, 314, 316, 319, 324, 331,
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 332, 333, 336, 534, 535, 554
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-AJ21
Final or interim final rulemaking
79 FR 40680
07/14/2014
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 48149
08/15/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 62138
10/16/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
3
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
FCC Form 601, Schedule G, FCC Form 601, Schedule H, FCC Form 601, Schedule I, FCC Form 601, Schedule J, FCC Form 601, Schedule K, FCC Form 601, Schedule L, FCC Form 601, Schedule M, FCC Form 601, Schedule D, FCC Form 601, Schedule E, FCC Form 601, Schedule A, FCC Form 601, Schedule B, FCC Form 601, Schedule F
Schedule for Changes Affecting Multiple Call Signs or File Numbers for FCC 601
,
Schedule for Geographically Licensed Services
,
WTB and PSHSB Bureaus Schedule for Station Loction and Antenna Structures
,
Broadband Radio Service and Educational Broadband Service (Part 27)
,
Technical Data Schedule for the Cellular and Air-ground (Commercial Aviation) Radiotelephone Services (Part 22)
,
Technical Data Schedule for Private Land Mobile and Land Mobile Broadcast Auxiliary Radio Services (Parts 90 and 74)
,
Fixed Microwave and Microwave Broadcast Auxiliary Services (Parts 101 and 74)
,
Technicla Data Schedule for the Paging, Rural, Air-ground (General Aviation), and Offshore Radiotelephone Services (Part 22)
,
Schedule for Required Notifications for Wireless Services
,
Schedule for Waiver Request for Extension of Time for Wireless Services
,
Schedule for Registration (Parts 90 and 101)
,
Technical Data Schedule for the Maritime and Aviation Services (Parts 80 and 87)
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
FCC Form 601 - Main Form
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: Wireless TelecommPublic Safety and Homeland Security Bureauunications Bureau
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
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
253,320
253,320
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
221,955
221,955
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
71,306,250
71,306,250
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:
The Commission has program changes/increases to the following items as a result of the information collection requirements adopted in FCC 14-62 that are associated with the revision of FCC Form 601, Schedule H: 200 to the number of respondents, 200 to the annual number of responses, 175 hours to the annual burden hours and $56,250 to the annual cost burden.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$1,952,831
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:
Dorothy Stifflemire 202 418-7349
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:
04/01/2015
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