Application for a Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) Authorization

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
30536	Application for a Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) Authorization	Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0654	ICR Reference No: 200409-3060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200110-3060-007
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for a Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) Authorization
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/29/2004
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/14/2004
Terms of Clearance: FCC should explore the possibility of combining and streamlining collections that apply to the similar subject matter or the same segments of the regulated community. Collection is approved, with a one year expiration, to allow the FCC to consolidate where appropriate for collections: 3060-0654, 0664, 0029, 0405, 0031, and 0032.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2005	12/31/2005	11/30/2004
Responses	200	0	200
Time Burden (Hours)	200	0	200
Cost Burden (Dollars)	604,000	0	602,000

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Abstract: FCC Form 304 is used by existing MDS operators to modify their stations or to add a signal booster station. It is also used by some winning bidders in the competitive bidding process to propose facilities to provide wireless cable service over any usable MDS channels within their Basic Trading Area. The data is used by FCC staff to ensure that applicant is legally, technically and otherwise qualified to become a Commission licensee and by MDS/Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) applicants/licensees to perform the necessary analyses of the potential for harmful interference to their facility.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for a Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) Authorization	FCC-304

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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	200	200	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	200	200	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	604,000	602,000	0	0	2,000	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:

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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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 09/14/2004

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