Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FCC Form 312 - Mai Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules: Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations	Form	Modified	Available
NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE REQUEST FCC 20-119 Rev 942020.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2020-09-04	Available
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0678 for Small Sats 2019 (FCC 19-81) (October 2019).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-12-19	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
30588	Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules: Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0678	ICR Reference No: 202009-3060-003
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201912-3060-009
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: IB
Title: Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/09/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/04/2020
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2023	02/28/2023	02/28/2023
Responses	6,573	0	6,573
Time Burden (Hours)	44,992	0	44,992
Cost Burden (Dollars)	16,612,586	0	16,612,586

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Abstract: On August 2, 2019, the Commission released a Report and Order, FCC 19-81, in IB Docket No. 18-86, titled “Streamlining Licensing Procedures for Small Satellites” (Small Satellite Report and Order). In this Report and Order, the Commission adopted a new alternative, optional licensing process for small satellites and spacecraft, called the “Part 25 streamlined small satellite process.” This new process allows qualifying applicants for small satellites and spacecraft to take advantage of an easier application process, a lower application fee, and a shorter timeline for review than currently exists for applicants under the Commission’s existing Part 25 satellite licensing rules. The Commission limited the regulatory burdens borne by applicants, while promoting orbital debris mitigation and efficient use of spectrum. The Commission’s action supports and encourages the increasing innovation in the small satellite sector and helps to preserve U.S. leadership in space-based services and operations. This information collection will provide the Commission and the public with necessary information about the operations of this growing area of satellite operations. While this information collection represents an overall increase in the burden hours, the increase is due to an anticipated overall increase in number of applications as a result of additional applications being filed under the streamlined process adopted in the Small Satellite Report and Order. This information collection represents a decrease in the paperwork burdens for individual operators of non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellites who may now qualify for streamlined processing as small satellites, and serves the public interest by streamlining the collection of information and allowing the Commission to authorize small satellites and spacecraft under the new process established in the Report and Order. Please see the non-substantive change request justification for this collection which we are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 302, 303,307, 309, 721, 605 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154, 332, 301, 310, 319 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:
3060-AK88	Final or interim final rulemaking	84 FR 71936	12/30/2019

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 57424	10/25/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 71936	12/30/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules: Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage By, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations	FCC Form 312 - Schedule A, FCC Form 312 - Main, FCC Form 312 - Schedule B, FCC Form 312-R, FCC Form 312-EZ	Application for Satellite Space Station Authorization; Application for Satellite Space and Earth Station Authorizations for Transfer of Control; FCC Application for Space and Earth Station: MOD or AM ,   Satellite Earth Station Authorizations ,   Satellite Earth Station Authorizations ,   Renewal of Radio License in Specified Services ,   Streamlined Authorization

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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: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: On August 28, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) released a Second Report and Order titled, “In the Matter of Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Non-Geostationary Fixed-Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters,” IB Docket No. 16-408, FCC 20-119. Among other changes in this rulemaking, the Commission eliminated 47 C.F.R. 25.146(b) which states that “In addition, an NGSO Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) applicant proposing to operate in the 10.7-12.7 GHz, 12.75-13.25 GHz, 13.75-14.5 GHz, 18.8-19.3 GHz, or 28.6-29.1 GHz bands must provide a demonstration that the proposed system is capable of providing FSS on a continuous basis throughout the fifty states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.” This change impacts OMB Control No. 3060-0678. Specifically, the removal of 47 C.F.R. 25.146(b) results in a program change of -4 responses, -4 respondents, and -20 annual burden hours. There are no annual costs associated with this change request.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,350,669

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 09/04/2020

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