Regulations Applicable to Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-xxxx Section310(b)(4) (2011).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-10-21

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
199740	Section 310(b)(4)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1163	ICR Reference No: 201110-3060-012
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: IB
Title: Regulations Applicable to Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Preapproved	Conclusion Date: 12/06/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/21/2011
Terms of Clearance: Pre-approval contingent upon no substantive changes to this collection after adoption of the final rule. Otherwise this collection should be re-submitted to OMB for review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2014	36 Months From Approved
Responses	79	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	942	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	282,600	0	0

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Abstract: On August 9, 2011, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 11-121), Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended, in IB Docket No. 11-133 (rel. Aug. 9, 2011) (NPRM). The Commission seeks comment in the NPRM on measures to simplify, and reduce to the extent possible the regulatory costs and burdens associated with, the agency's current framework for authorizing foreign ownership of common carrier, aeronautical fixed, and aeronautical en route radio station licensees pursuant to section 310(b)(4) of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 310(b)(4). The Commission also proposes to codify whatever measures it ultimately adopts to provide more predictability and ensure transparency of the section 310(b)(4) filing requirements and review process.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 152, 154, 211, 303, 309 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 310, 403 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-AJ70	Proposed rulemaking	76 FR 65472	10/21/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 65472	10/21/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 65472	10/21/2011
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
Section 310(b)(4)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	79	0	0	79	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	942	0	0	942	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	282,600	0	0	282,600	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: This is a new information collection and if the requirements are adopted by the Commission in a final rulemaking 79 respondents, 79 responses, 942 burden hours and costs of $282,600 will be added to OMB's inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $60,629

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: 10/21/2011

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