Section 80.231, Technical Requirements for Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) Equipment

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NEW_AIS_80_231_SS_030309_FINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-03-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
186912	Section 80.231, Technical Requirements for Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) Equipment	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1124	ICR Reference No: 200810-3060-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WT
Title: Section 80.231, Technical Requirements for Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) Equipment
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/08/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/03/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2012	36 Months From Approved
Responses	20	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	20	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,000	0	0

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Abstract: Section 80.231 requires manufacturers of Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) transmitters for the Marine Radio Service to include with each transmitting device a statement explaining how to enter static information accurately and a warning statement that entering inaccurate information is prohibited. This rule section also requires prior to submitting a certification application for a Class B AIS device, to submit in duplicate specific information to the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant the name of the manufacturer or grantee and the model number of the AIS device and copies of the test report and test data from the test facility showing that the device complies with the environmental and operational requirements of IEC 62287-1.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151 - 155 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 301 - 609 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AJ16	Final or interim final rulemaking	74 FR 5117	01/29/2009

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 59627	10/09/2008
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 9243	03/03/2009
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
Section 80.231, Technical Requirements for Class B Automatic Identification System (AIS) Equipment

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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	20	0	0	20	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20	0	0	20	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	28,000	0	0	28,000	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection resulting in a program change increase of +20 total annual burden hours and +$28,000 in annual costs. See the abstract above for a description of the reporting and third party disclosure requirements.

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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)? No

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: 03/03/2009

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