Part 25 - Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services; 2.3 GHz Band

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting statement OMB 3060-1159 (2022)(FINAL).docx Supporting Statement A	2022-07-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
198735	Part 25 - Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services; 2.3 GHz Band	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1159	ICR Reference No: 202207-3060-001
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 201908-3060-003
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB/Mobility
Title: Part 25 - Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services; 2.3 GHz Band
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/22/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2022
Responses	5,761	2,406
Time Burden (Hours)	24,065	24,714
Cost Burden (Dollars)	370,250	546,450

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Abstract: The rules that are contained in this collection require that the technical parameters which govern the operation of Wireless Communications Service (WCS) mobile and portable devices in the 2.3 GHz band, enhance performance requirements to ensure that mobile broadband is rapidly deployed and made available to the public, while limiting the potential for harmful interference to incumbent services operating in adjacent bands.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 309, 332, 336, 337 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154, 301, 302(a), 303 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:
	87 FR 28007	05/10/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 42722	07/18/2022
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Part 25 - Satellite Communications; and Part 27 - Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services; 2.3 GHz Band

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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	5,761	2,406	0	0	3,355	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,065	24,714	0	0	-649	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	370,250	546,450	0	0	-176,200	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 to this collection. There are adjustments as follows to the collection: -3 to the number of respondents, +3,355 to the annual number of responses, -649 to the annual burden hours and -$176,200 to the annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,020

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: 07/22/2022

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