Emergency first responders and other
licensees that provide radio communication in times of emergencies
are asked to voluntarily upload their point-of-contact information
to the existing Universal Licensing System (ULS) database. This
information will assist the Commission in providing quality
assistance to first responders in the event of an emergency. With
this information, the commission will be able to enhance its
targeted assistance to fist responders in the affected
area(s).
Due to the limited
period of time for which the requirements will be in effect, and
the urgent need to ensure that the Commission can provide
appropriate assistance during the most severe period of the
hurricane season and winter storm season that follows, we find
there is good cause to obtain emergency clearance from OMB. to that
the requirements may take effect immediately thereafter. This
information collection requirement is essential to the responsible
and effective implementation of the Commission's mission, and the
avoidance of public harm.
US Code:
47
USC 4(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code: 47
USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
This is a new collection
resulting in a program change increase of 36,601 total annual
burden hours. The Commission estimates that 133,095 entries will be
filed during the first year and ten percent of those respondents
(13,310) will make changes annually thereafter. The Commission
estimates that it will take approximately .25 hours (15 minutes) to
enter the name and title of the public and non-public safety
licensees along with their office telephone number, mobile
telephone number and e-mail address.
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.