Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV.... Form 337

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FCC Form 337 Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV ..FCC Form 337	Form and Instruction	Modified	Repair queued
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0386 (FCC 11-110) July 2011.doc	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2011-10-04	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
30033	Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV ..FCC Form 337	Form and Instruction	Modified
195775	Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV ..FCC Form 337		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0386	ICR Reference No: 201110-3060-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201102-3060-013
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: MB
Title: Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV.... Form 337
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: 11/17/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/04/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2014	36 Months From Approved	02/28/2014
Responses	6,509	0	4,070
Time Burden (Hours)	5,325	0	4,105
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,126,510	0	2,059,410

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Abstract: On July 15, 2011, the Commission adopted the Second Report and Order, In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations and to Amend Rules for Digital Class A Television Stations, MB Docket No. 03-185, FCC 11-110 ("LPTV Digital Second Report and Order"). The LPTV Digital Second Report and Order contains rules and policies for low power stations ("LPTV") to transition from analog to digital broadcasting and states that low power television, TV translator, and Class A television stations that have not already transitioned to digital must submit a notification to the Commission (through an informal filing) of their decision to either flash cut on their existing analog channel or to continue operating their digital companion channel and return their analog license.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 1, 4(i) and (j), 7, 301, 302, Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303, 307, 308, 309, 312, 316 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 318, 319, 324, 325, 336, 337 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:
3060-AI38	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 44821	07/27/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 46292	08/02/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 61358	10/04/2011
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
Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV ..FCC Form 337
Special Temporary (STA) Requests; Notification; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Sections 74.788; Low Power Television, TV ..FCC Form 337	FCC Form 337	Application for Extension of Time to Construct a Digital Television Broadcast Station

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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	6,509	4,070	0	2,439	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,325	4,105	0	1,220	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,126,510	2,059,410	0	67,100	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: There are program changes/increases to the annual number of respondents of 2,439, to the annual number of responses of 2,439, to the annual burden hours of 1,220 hours and to the annual cost burden of $67,100 which are due to the information collection requirements that are contained in FCC 11-110. There are no adjustments to this information collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $709,823

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: 10/04/2011

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