Part 101 rules require respondents to report or disclose information to the Commission or third parties, respectively, and to maintain records. These requirements are necessary for the Commission staff to carry out its duties to determine technical, legal and other qualifications of applicants to operate and remain licensed to operate a station(s) in the common carrier and/or private fixed microwave services. In addition, the information is used to determine whether the public interest, convenience, and necessity are being served as required by 47 U.S.C. Section 309 and to ensure that applicants and licensees comply with ownership and transfer restrictions imposed by 47 U.S.C. Section 310.
US Code:
47 USC 309
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 310
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
The Commission is separating this IC into separate IC screens. The Commission is reporting a -1,343 burden hour reduction which is due to revised estimates based on updated licensing data. The Commission has also adjusted the annual cost burden by +$79,000 which reflects an increase in the number of estimated responses and a recalculation of the estimates.
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.