Section 2.803, Marketing of RF Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
0773_SS (updated).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-06-05	Available
Section 2 803 Rules 012314.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2014-02-25	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
30915	Section 2,803, Marketing of RF Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0773	ICR Reference No: 201402-3060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201211-3060-005
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OET
Title: Section 2.803, Marketing of RF Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 06/09/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/08/2014
Terms of Clearance: Supporting statement update. Collection was intended to be a revision, not an extension.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2015
Responses	10,000	0	6,000
Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	0	3,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: FCC rules permit the display and advertising of radio frequency (RF) devices prior to equipment authorization or other determination of compliance with the rules, provided that the advertising or display contains a conspicuous notice as specified by the subject rules. In addition, any RF devices offered for sale in this matter must be accompanied by a written notice that is disclosed to third parties that the equipment is subject to, and will comply with, the FCC rules prior to delivery.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 302, 303, 307 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154(i) 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:
	79 FR 5403	01/31/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 19081	04/07/2014
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 2,803, Marketing of RF Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization

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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	10,000	6,000	0	4,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	5,000	3,000	0	2,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: With the adoption of FCC 13-15, the Federal Communications Commission is reporting a program change by adding the kit manufacturers and an increase in the manufacturers. The program change increases the number of respondents from 6,000 to 10,000 (increase of 4,000 respondents) and the total annual hours are increased from 3,000 to 5,000 hours (increase of 2,000 hours). The revised rules rules apply to both the manufacturers of pre-authorized devices as well as kit manufacturers.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 04/08/2014

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