Request to state and local public safety entities for information on equipment operating in affected portion of 700 MHz public safety spectrum

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
700 MHz Emergency PRA Request_final secure.pdf Supplementary Document	2007-08-16
Emergency request cover letter 08-16-07.PDF Supplementary Document	2007-08-16
Supporting Statement final 08-15-07.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-08-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
181653	Request to state and local public safety entities Other-Report and Order	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1107	ICR Reference No: 200708-3060-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: PSHSB
Title: Request to state and local public safety entities for information on equipment operating in affected portion of 700 MHz public safety spectrum
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: 09/13/2007
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/11/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/16/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved emergency collection. Dialogue between FCC and the OMB desk officer took place prior to submission to approve this ICR as an emergency request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2007	3 Months From Approved
Responses	94	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	1,974	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In order to implement a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network, the Commission requires information necessary to facilitate the relocation of public safety entities with narrowband operations onto the newly dedicated narrowband portion of the public safety network.

Emergency Justfication: Our Order establishes a public-private partnership for a nationwide wireless public safety broadband communications network. This requires re-configuration of the 700 MHz public safety spectrum and relocation of public safety entities operating on those frequencies. We thus must collect information from licensees about current numbers and location of handsets and base stations in operation, review the reports, and deliver them to the national public safety entity responsible for creating a buildout schedule. For reasons of public safety and homeland security, this process must be expedited as soon as possible.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 154(i) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 303(f) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 303(r) Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AG85	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 46059	08/16/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 46059	08/16/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 46059	08/16/2007
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
Request to state and local public safety entities

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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	94	0	0	94	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,974	0	0	1,974	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: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The increase is occurring because the Commission has determined it must obtain this information to facilitate the relocation of public safety entities with narrowband operations to a different portion of the public safety network spectrum.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $12,730

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: 08/16/2007

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