FCC Form 601 is a multi-purpose form used to apply for an authorization to operate radio stations, amend pending application, modify existing licenses and perform a variety of other miscellaneous tasks in the Public Mobile Services, Personal Communications Services, General Wireless Communications Services, Private Land Mobile Radio Services, Broadcast Auxiliary Services, Fixed Microwave Services, Maritime Services (excluding ships) and Aviation Services (excluding aircraft).
On June 2, 2014, the Commission released a Second Report and Order FCC 14-62, WT Docket Nos. 08-166 and 08-167 and ET Docket No. 10-24, "Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the 698-806 MHz Band." This order expanded eligibility for low power auxiliary station licenses under Part 74 by adding two new categories of eligible entities: "large venue owner or operator" and "professional sound company." To accommodate these changes we are revising Schedule H of Form 601 to add two new categories of eligible entities: "large venue owner or operator" and "professional sound company." In order to be eligible for a Part 74 license, a large venue owner or operator and a professional sound company must routinely use 50 or more low power auxiliary station devices, where the use of such devices is an integral part of major events or productions. We also increased the number of respondents by 200 responses to include these new applicants.
Additionally, on March 31, 2014 the Commission released a Report and Order FCC 14-31, GN Docket No. 13-185, "Amendment of the Commission's Rules with Regard to Commercial Operations in the 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz, and 2155-2180 MHz Bands", as a result of this order we are revising the Form 601 certification instructions to read as follows: By signing this form, the Applicant certifies that the statements listed in this section are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith. General Certification (9) is required for applications for licenses for spectrum that is required by Sections 6103, 6401-6403 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, codified at 47 U.S.C. §§ 309, 1413, 1451-1452, to be assigned by a system of competitive bidding under 47 U.S.C. § 309(j). Currently, this certification applies to applications for licenses in radio service AH (AWS-H Block at 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz) and radio service AT (AWS-3, 1695-1710 MHz, 1755-1780 MHz and 2155-2180 MHz). For purposes of this certification, the term "reasons of national security" means matters relating to the national defense and foreign relations of the United States.
FCC Form 601, Schedule G, FCC Form 601, Schedule H, FCC Form 601, Schedule I, FCC Form 601, Schedule J, FCC Form 601, Schedule K, FCC Form 601, Schedule L, FCC Form 601, Schedule M, FCC Form 601, Schedule D, FCC Form 601, Schedule E, FCC Form 601, Schedule A, FCC Form 601, Schedule B, FCC Form 601, Schedule F
The Commission has program changes/increases to the following items as a result of the information collection requirements adopted in FCC 14-62 that are associated with the revision of FCC Form 601, Schedule H: 200 to the number of respondents, 200 to the annual number of responses, 175 hours to the annual burden hours and $56,250 to the annual cost burden.
$1,952,831
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Dorothy Stifflemire 202 418-7349
No
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:
(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;
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.
Form FCC Form 601 - Mai FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0798 (October 2014) version 2.docx
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB