Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB_3060-1113 (2011) (AMENDED).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-07-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
183206	Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) Other-Report and Order	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1113	ICR Reference No: 201105-3060-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200809-3060-005
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: PSHSB
Title: Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)
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: 07/01/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/10/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2011
Responses	3,759	0	1,253
Time Burden (Hours)	28,193	0	125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection is being submitted because, in the Third Report and Order in PS Docket No. 07-287, FCC 08-184, the Commission adopts rules that require Commercial Mobile Service (CMS) providers to collect information subject to the Paperwork Review Act. In the Third Report and Order, the Commission adopts rules obligating entities participating in the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS Participants) to provide written election of intent to participate in Commercial Mobile Alert System.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 154(i), 154(j), 154(o) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 218, 219, 230, 256, 302(a) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303(g), 303(j), 303(r), 403 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 621(b)(3), 621(d) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: US Code: 47 USC 1201(b)(2)(A) Name of Law: Warning Alert and Response Network Act

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AJ01	Final or interim final rulemaking	73 FR 54511	09/22/2008

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 10592	02/25/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 24875	05/03/2011
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
Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS)

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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	3,759	1,253	0	2,506	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	28,193	125	0	28,068	0	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: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting a program change/increase of 28,068 hours to the total annual burden as a result of the information collection requirements contained in the Third Report and Order, FCC 08-184.

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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]? No

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: 05/10/2011

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