On April 23, 2020, the Commission
Adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking in ET Docket 18-295, FCC 20-51, that requires temporary
fixed microwave licensees to register temporary fixed links in the
ULS database in order to receive protection from unlicensed devices
operating in the 6GHz band, a summary of which was published at 85
FR 31390 (May 26, 2020). Automated frequency coordination (AFC)
administrators will use this information to determine where
unlicensed devices can operate. Temporary fixed licensees were not
previously required to file applications with the Commission when
they commenced operation, so this is a new filing requirement. In
addition to creating this new filing requirement, two new data
fields will be required to describe when the temporary fixed links
will be operational, so that the AFCs will know when to protect the
temporary fixed links. For this purpose a “start date” and “end
date” will be added to the Form 601, Schedule I. On May 13, 2020,
the FCC adopted a Report and Order, FCC 20-67, in WT Docket No.
17-200, modified by an erratum released July 1, 2020, that
establishes rules for broadband license operations in the
897.5-900.5/936.5-939.5 MHz segment of the 900 MHz band
(896-901/935-940 MHz), a summary of which was published at 85 FR
43124 (July 16, 2020). The Commission seeks approval from OMB for
the information collection requirements contained in the Report and
Order, FCC 20-67. The requirements in sections 27.1503(b)(1),
27.1503(b)(2), 27.1503(b)(3), 27.1503(c)(1), 27.1505(a), and
27.1505(b) constitute revised information collections pursuant to
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Section 27.1503(b)(1) requires
an applicant to file an application for a 900 MHz broadband license
in accordance with part 1, subpart F of the Commission’s rules. The
900 MHz broadband service is a new service governed under part 27
of the Commission’s rules. The Commission requests OMB approval to
revise FCC Form 601 to add a new radio service code, a new Schedule
N for the 900 MHz broadband service, and two new attachment types
for the Eligibility Certification and Transition Plan. Schedule N
would be a new supplementary schedule for 900 MHz broadband service
applicants to apply for the required license authorization in
conjunction with the FCC 601 Main Form. In Schedule N, 900 MHz
broadband service applicants would identify the market(s) to which
the filing pertains and certifications that the applicant has
attached an Eligibility Certification and Transition Plan, that the
applicant will return licensed 900 MHz spectrum to the Commission,
and that it will remit an anti-windfall payment if applicable.
Section 27.1503(b)(2) requires an applicant to file an Eligibility
Certification as part of its application for a 900 MHz broadband
license. In its Eligibility Certification, an applicant must list
the licenses the applicant holds in the 900 MHz band to demonstrate
that it holds licenses for more than 50% of the total licensed 900
MHz spectrum for the county, including credit for spectrum included
in an application to acquire or relocate any covered incumbents
filed on or after March 14, 2019. The Eligibility Certification
must also include a statement that the applicant’s Transition Plan
details how it holds spectrum in the broadband segment and/or has
reached an agreement to clear through acquisition or relocation, or
demonstrate how it will provide interference protection to, covered
incumbent licensees collectively holding licenses in the broadband
segment for at least 90% of the site-channels in the county, and
within 70 miles of the county boundary and geographically licensed
channels where the license area completely or partially overlaps
the county. Please see the non-substantive change request for the
reason behind this change submission to the Office of Management
and Budget for review and approval.
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
Non-substantive change request for Form 601 605 and 854 (December 2020).docx
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB