Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1215 (25.136) (FCC 20-159) (2020.01.07) clean.docx Supporting Statement A	2021-06-24

IC Document Collections

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

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1215	ICR Reference No: 202106-3060-021
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201907-3060-002
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/24/2021

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2022
Responses	1,670	1,230
Time Burden (Hours)	790	735
Cost Burden (Dollars)	581,250	540,000

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Abstract: On November 19, 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) released a Report and Order, FCC 20-159, in IB Docket No. 18-314, titled “Further Streamlining Part 25 Rules Governing Satellite Services.” In the Report and Order, the Commission added a new paragraph (h) to section 25.136, 47 CFR § 25.136. The new paragraph (h) is a companion provision to other rule changes made in the Report and Order, in 47 CFR 25.133(a)(2), that give earth station licensees the option of an extended build-out period. The extended build-out period is up to five years and six months for earth stations communicating with geostationary-orbit satellites, and up to six years and six months for earth stations communicating with non-geostationary orbit satellites, in comparison with the current, alternative build-out period of one year. For earth station licensees subject to section 25.136 that choose to take advantage of an extended build-out period, the new paragraph (h) requires re-coordination with Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS) licensees within one year before the earth station commences operation.

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

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AK87	Final or interim final rulemaking	86 FR 11880	03/01/2021

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 19884	04/15/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	86 FR 33284	06/24/2021
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 Request	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	1,670	1,230	0	440	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	790	735	0	55	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	581,250	540,000	0	41,250	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 revised §25.136 information requirement in final rulemaking, FCC 20-159 , which established information collection requirements which are contained in this collection. Therefore, the annual number of respondents increased by 440, the annual number of responses increased by 440, the annual burden hours increased by 55 hours and the annual cost increased by $41,250.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $191

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: 06/24/2021

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