Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations (including Wireless Microphones)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1135_ss_072010.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-07-20
NEW_WirelessMics_DA10-92_ Companion order_012210.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191825	Wireless Mics - state, local or tribal government	Modified
191813	Wireless Mics - business entities	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1135	ICR Reference No: 201003-3060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201001-3060-005
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WT
Title: Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations (including Wireless Microphones)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/27/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/20/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2010
Responses	127,500	0	7,200
Time Burden (Hours)	31,875	0	32,924
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,625,000	0	1,625,000

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to remove existing wireless microphone licensees from the 700 MHz band by June 12, 2010 (early clearing requirement). This spectrum will now be used by public safety entities such as police, fire, and emergency services. The second aspect of this IC requires manufacturers dealers, distributors, and other entities who sell or lease wireless mics to display a disclosure at the point of sale or lease that informs consumers of the conditions that apply to the operation of wireless mics that vacate the 700 MHz band and relocate to the core TV spectrum during the temporary waiver. Thirdly, the Commission established a labeling requirement for wireless mics capable of operating in the 700 MHz band. Any person who manufactures, sells, or leases wireless mics in the U.S. that are destined for non-U.S. markets and that are capable of operating in the 700 MHz band must include a label in all sales, marketing, and packaging materials, including on-line materials, related to such devices.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 301 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 302 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 304 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 25254	05/07/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 39939	07/13/2010
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Wireless Mics - business entities
Wireless Mics - state, local or tribal government

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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	127,500	7,200	0	120,300	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	31,875	32,924	0	-1,049	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,625,000	1,625,000	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting a program change of 1,049 hour decrease which is due to elimination of a June 12th early clearing requirement. The 120,300 hour increase in the number of responses is partially a correction to the previous estimate that was submitted to OMB. The previous number of responses should have been 129,600. We are now estimating 127,500 responses. The other reason is that the number of responses has decreased is due to fewer respondents (7,200 in February 2010 and 5,100 now in May 2010). The program change decrease is due to elimination of the early clearing requirement burden which will be unnecessary after June 12, 2010. The Commission is keeping the third party disclosure requirements (notification and labeling requirements) in this information collection and their associated burdens.

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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]? No

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: 07/20/2010

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