Allocation and Service Rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1070 (2020) Final.docx Supporting Statement A	2020-09-14

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31699	Allocation and Service Rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands	Modified
213159	Allocation and Service Rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1070	ICR Reference No: 202009-3060-008
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201708-3060-023
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: Allocation and Service Rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands
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 without change	Conclusion Date: 11/04/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/14/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2023	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2020
Responses	11,342	0	3,000
Time Burden (Hours)	12,039	0	11,250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	200,000	0	910,000

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Abstract: In 2003, the FCC issued a Report and Order adopting service rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz, and 92-95 GHz bands which provided that sharing and coordination among non-Federal Government links and between non-Federal Government and Federal Government operations will occur according to the registration and coordination standards and procedures and requiring licensees to register links on databases managed by third-party database managers(s) (DMs)selected by FCC. In a 2005 Memorandum Opinion and Order, the FCC revised its rules by adopting an interference analysis requirement, thereby furthering the Commission's goal of facilitating entry and development of this industry by lowering the risk of interference and thereby ensuring continued investment and additional assurance of no harmful interference in these bands, thereby serving the public interest.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 303(f) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 309 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 316 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 332 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151 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:
	85 FR 41036	07/08/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 56603	09/14/2020
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
Allocation and Service Rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands
Allocation and Service Rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands

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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	11,342	3,000	0	0	8,342	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	12,039	11,250	0	0	789	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	200,000	910,000	0	0	-710,000	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. There are adjustments to the figures for this collection as follows: +98 to the number of respondents, +8,342 to the annual number of responses, +789 to the annual burden hours and --$710,000 to the annual burden cost. We have adjusted the estimated number of respondents to reflect the reduction of database managers, and the increase in the number of nationwide licensees since 2017. The adjustments to the estimates represent our best, high estimates based on current data concerning licenses and registrations in the 70/80/90 GHz band.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $11,478

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: 09/14/2020

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