Licensing, Operation, and Transition of the 2500-2690 MHz Band

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1094 (2013).doc Supporting Statement A	2014-01-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45220	Licensing, Operation, and Transition of the 2500-2690 MHz Band	Modified
210047	Licensing, Operation, and Transition of the 2500-2690 MHz Band	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1094	ICR Reference No: 201401-3060-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201009-3060-011
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: Licensing, Operation, and Transition of the 2500-2690 MHz 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: 03/11/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/16/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2014
Responses	42	0	5,140
Time Burden (Hours)	147	0	3,510
Cost Burden (Dollars)	11,550	0	302,667

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Abstract: The Commission is requesting a revision to this information collection and is seeking Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval of certain information collections and third-party disclosures associated with a 2004 Order as modified by a 2006 Order, the 2008 Order, and a 2010 Order in the Commission's "BRS/EBS proceeding." This revision is necessary because the need to provide supplemental cost data concerning the transition to the new 2500-2690 MHz band plan no longer exists because the transition is now complete. Also, we adjusted the numbers for requirements pursuant to Section 27.14(o) substantial service filings because most licensees have complied and there are a small number of licensees/licenses who are still subject to that requirement. By these actions, the Commission continues its efforts to transform rules and policies governing the licensing of the Educational Broadband Service (EBS) and the Broadband Radio Service (BRS) (collectively, the Services) in the 2495-2690 MHz band.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 303(f), 303(g), 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 307 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 316 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 308 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 301 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:
	78 FR 66704	11/06/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 2830	01/16/2014
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
Licensing, Operation, and Transition of the 2500-2690 MHz Band
Licensing, Operation, and Transition of the 2500-2690 MHz 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	42	5,140	0	-1,490	-3,608	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	147	3,510	0	-1,118	-2,245	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	11,550	302,667	0	0	-291,117	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting the following program changes/decreases to this collection of 25 respondents, 1,490 responses and 1,118 burden hours. These program changes/decreases are due to the elimination of the reimbursement costs of transitioning because the transition to the new band is complete and this collection of information is no longer necessary. The Commission is reporting adjustments/decreases to this collection of 2,433 respondents, 3,608 responses, 2,245 burden hours and $291,117 to the annual cost burden. These adjustments are due to due the Commission adjusting the numbers for requirements pursuant to Section 27.14(o) substantial service filings because most licensees have complied and there are a small number of licensees/licenses who are still subject to that requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $3,693

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: 01/16/2014

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