Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0222 (2014).doc Supporting Statement A	2015-02-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29792	Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0222	ICR Reference No: 201502-3060-003
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-3060-002
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/03/2015
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/03/2015
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2018	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2015
Responses	40,000	0	500
Time Burden (Hours)	3,360	0	100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The third party disclosure requirement contained in 47 CFR 97.213(d) consists of posting a photocopy of the amateur station license, a label with the name, address, and telephone number of the station licensee, and the name of at least one authorized control operator in a conspicuous place at the location of the station under telecommand (the remotely controlled station.) This requirement is necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful interference problems can be identified and to ensure that notify a third party of the identity of the station's licensee if the station is not operating in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 301 - 609 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151 - 155 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 71099	12/01/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 71099	12/01/2014
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 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station

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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	40,000	500	0	0	39,500	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,360	100	0	0	3,260	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: There are no program changes to this collection. The Commission has adjustments/increases as follows: 39,500 to the number of respondents, 39,500 to the number of annual responses and 3,260 to the annual burden hours. These adjustments are due to the Commission obtaining updated information regarding the number of amateur stations that are capable of being remotely controlled and changes in technology, i.e., control of devices through the internet, implemented by amateur radio operators.

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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: 02/03/2015

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