Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1215 051717 clean (final).docx Supporting Statement A	2017-05-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219578	Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services	New
219576	Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1215	ICR Reference No: 201612-3060-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 05/22/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/05/2016
Terms of Clearance: Updated supporting statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	230	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	278	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	196,875	0	0

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Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services in a Report and Order (R&O, Docket No. 14-177, FCC 16-89, on July 14, 2016, published in 81 FR 79894 on November 14, 2016. In this R&O, the Commission adopted service rules for licensing of mobile and other uses for millimeter wave (mmW) bands. This R&O will help facilitate Fifth Generation mobile services and other mobile services. In developing service rules for mmW bands, the Commission will facilitate access to spectrum, develop a flexible spectrum policy, and encourage wireless innovation. On March 17, 2016, the Commission received a pre-approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for information collection proposed for 47 C.F.R. Part 30 – Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service. Part 30 is a new collection under this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services, GN Docket No. 14-177, IB Docket Nos. 15-256 and 97-95, RM-11664, WT Docket No. 10-112, and FCC 15-138.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 302a, 303, 304, 307, 309, 310 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 316, 319, 332, 336, 706 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 151, 152, 153, 144, 155, 157 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 1302 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 160, 201, 225, 227, 301, 302 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AK44	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 79894	11/14/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 65358	09/22/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 87556	12/05/2016
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
Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

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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	230	0	0	230	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	278	0	0	278	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	196,875	0	0	196,875	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Commission adopted this final rulemaking, FCC 16-89, which established final information collection requirements which are contained in this collection. Therefore, the following figures will be added to the OMB’s inventory once this collection is approved by OMB: 230 respondents, 230 responses, 278 annual burden hours, and $196,875 to the annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $178

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: 12/05/2016

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