Part 25 -– Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services in the 2.3 GHz Band

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
1159_ss_091113_final.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-09-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
198735	Part 25 - Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services; 2.3 GHz Band	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1159	ICR Reference No: 201305-3060-032
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201108-3060-005
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB/Mobility
Title: Part 25 -– Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communications Services in the 2.3 GHz Band
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: 10/31/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/11/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2014
Responses	5,605	0	2,406
Time Burden (Hours)	24,572	0	23,507
Cost Burden (Dollars)	661,950	0	928,200

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Abstract: The rules require that the technical parameters which govern the operation of WCS mobile and portable devices in the 2.3 GHz band, enhance performance requirements to ensure that mobile broadband is rapidly deployed and made available to the public, while limiting the potential for harmful interference to incumbent services operating in adjacent bands. The Commission is now requesting OMB approval for a revision to this IC due to changes made in the Order on Reconsideration, FCC 12-130. Specifically, revising the technical rules to enhance the ability of WCS licensees to deploy mobile broadband networks while establishing safeguards to protect neighboring SDARS, AMT and DSN networks from interference; prohibited WCS mobile & portable devises' transmissions in WCS Blocks C and D to further protect SDARS operations; relaxed WCS licenseees notification requirements and clarified WCS notification and coordination procedures; and restarted and provided a limited extension of WCS performance periods to enable licensees to respond to revisions of technical rules.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 309, 332, 336, 337 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154, 301, 302(a), 303 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-AF68	Final or interim final rulemaking	78 FR 9605	02/11/2013

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 36185	06/17/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 53755	08/30/2013
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
Part 25 - Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services; 2.3 GHz Band

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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	5,605	2,406	0	0	3,199	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,572	23,507	0	0	1,065	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	661,950	928,200	0	0	-266,250	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: The Commission is reporting a 1,065 total hour reduction and a $266,250 reduction in annual costs. This reduction adjustment is due to recalculations of the original estimates that was approved in 2011.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $6,424

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: 09/11/2013

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