Sections 2.948 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0398_ss_081210.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-08-19
0398_DA 09-2049 (ACLASS)_081610.doc Supplementary Document	2010-08-17

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44151	Sections 2.948 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0398	ICR Reference No: 201006-3060-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200903-3060-003
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OET
Title: Sections 2.948 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards
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: 09/27/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/19/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2013	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2012
Responses	725	0	320
Time Burden (Hours)	21,160	0	9,100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Compliance testing of equipment is required prior to authorization for marketing. To ensure that data gathered is valid, verification of certain measurement standards and practices, documentation of testing procedure, and data collection employed by the equipment manufacturer of his representative are necessary.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

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 27778	05/18/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 43163	07/23/2010
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
Sections 2.948 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards

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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	725	320	0	405	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,160	9,100	0	60	12,000	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: On 9/14/09, the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) identified and requested comment on certain types of information that an applicant should provide to be considered an accreditation body of test laboratories under the Commission's rules, see DA 09-2049. Under section 2.948(d), the requirements for accreditation bodies seeking recognition from the FCC as a laboratory body must file a report of their qualifications with the OET. They are only required to file this information once. The Commission currently has two recognized accreditation bodies, and is about to recognize a third. Additional accreditation bodies may be recognized. The 60 hour program change increase is due to the new reporting requirement and the 12,000 hour adjustment increase in burden reflects the significant increase in the number of laboratories filing test site descriptions. This increase has been observed in the recent past, and is in large part due to Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) signed with various foreign economic entities, by testing facilities filing site descriptions under section 2.948 prior to submittal of equipment for authorization.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $44,000

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: 08/19/2010

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