The FCC is revising a number of regulations related to auctions, including those governing the ability of bidders/winners to disaggregate their licenses. The underlying collection is unchanged.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/1998
07/31/1998
10/31/2000
180,000
0
44,000
773,000
0
764,500
47,452,000
0
45,734,000
The rules require small business applicants to submit ownership information and gross revenue calculations and all applicants must submit joint bidding agreement. In the cases of defaults, the FCC retains the discretion to reauction such licenses. Finally, licensees transfering licenses within 3 years are required to maintain a file of all documents and contracts pertaining to the transfer. Certification is required for entities dropping out of auction to secure certain ownership interests in participants. Small business must disclose to the FCC partitioning or disaggregating to avoid unjust enrichment.
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.
Auction Forms and License Transfer Disclosures -- Supplement for the 2nd R&O, Order on Reconsideration, and 5th NPRM in CC Docket No. 92-297