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
12/31/2007
3 Months From Approved
94
0
0
1,974
0
0
0
0
0
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.
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.
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.
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.