Redesignation of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Ka-band, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite Service Use

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0962 (2011).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-08-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31469	Redesignation of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Ka-band, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite Service Use	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0962	ICR Reference No: 201108-3060-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200809-3060-011
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: IB
Title: Redesignation of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Ka-band, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite Service Use
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/16/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/16/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2014	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2011
Responses	29	0	590
Time Burden (Hours)	35	0	590
Cost Burden (Dollars)	147,350	0	60,000

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Abstract: On June 22, 2000, the Federal Communications Commission ("Commission") released a Report and Order (FCC 00-212). In this rulemaking, the Commission adopted rules that redesignated portions of the 17.7-20.2 GHz band ("18 GHz band") among the various currently allocated services to make more efficient use of this spectrum and to better accommodate the operational needs of licensees.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 154(i), 301, 303, 308 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 309, 310 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 71434	11/23/2010
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 71434	11/23/2010
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
Redesignation of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Ka-band, and the Allocation of Additional Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite Service Use

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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	29	590	0	0	-561	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	35	590	0	0	-555	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	147,350	60,000	0	0	87,350	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This Supporting Statement reflects adjustments/increases in annual costs of $87,350 (from $60,000 to $147,350) as a result of an increase in the hourly rate for outside legal assistance from $200 to $275 per hour. Also, there are adjustments to the number of respondents of 21 (from 5 to 26); to the annual responses of 561 (from 590 to 29) and to the annual burden hours of 555 (from 590 to 35). These adjustments are due to fewer respondents to this information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $160

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: 08/16/2011

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