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OMB Control No:
3060-0953
ICR Reference No:
201605-3060-016
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201304-3060-005
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
OET
Title:
Sections 95.1111, Frequency Coordination and 95.1113, Frequency Coordinator (Wireless Medical Telemetry Service)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
08/29/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
06/08/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Updated supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
08/31/2019
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2016
Responses
3,000
0
3,000
Time Burden (Hours)
15,000
0
12,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
750,000
0
600,000
Abstract:
The Commission allocated spectrum and established rules for a "Wireless Medical Telemetry Service" that allows potentially life critical equipment to operate on an interference-protected basis. Medical telemetry equipment is used in hospitals and health care facilities to transmit patient measurement data such as pulse and respiration rates to a nearby receiver, permitting greater mobility and increased comfort.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 154(i), 161
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 301, 302, 303(e)(f)(r)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 304, 307, 332(b)
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-AK31
Final or interim final rulemaking
80 FR 73044
11/23/2015
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 17712
03/30/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 36916
06/08/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Sections 95.1111 and 95.1113, Wireless Medical Telemetry Service
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
3,000
3,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
15,000
12,000
0
0
3,000
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
750,000
600,000
0
0
150,000
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:
We are reporting a program change and adjusting the reporting/recordkeeping burden to reflect the changes the Commission adopted in its August 11, 2015 Report and Order. These changes require parties operating WMTS networks on channel 37 to register with a white space database to obtain protection from unlicensed devices that will operate on channel 37.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
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:
Hugh Van Tuyl 202 418-7506 hugh.vantuyl@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:
06/08/2016
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