Non-substantive Change Request

NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE REQUEST JUSTIFICATION

OMB Control No. 3060-0798

FCC Forms 601

The Wireless Telecommunication Bureau (WTB) is submitting this non-substantive change request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval of minor non-substantive corrections to the instructions for FCC Forms 601 and question 3(a) on the form.

The FCC Form 601 is a consolidated, multi-part application form that is used for market-based and site-based licensing for wireless telecommunications services, including public safety, which are filed through the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS). In December of 2020 the Commission inadvertently removed instructions for requesting a Demonstration License from the paper and on-line reference copy of the FCC Form 601. This information was never removed from the electronic on-line filing system, and applicants continue to submit these requests. We are submitting this non-substantive change requests for approval to correct this oversight.

The FCC Form 601 Instructions are being corrected as follows:

Current text:

Item 3a If the application is a request for a Special Temporary Authorization (STA), enter ‘M’ or ‘S’, respectively. Otherwise, enter ‘N’ for Not Applicable.

In emergencies or other urgent conditions requiring immediate or temporary use of facilities, request may be made for Special Temporary Authority (STA) to install and/or operate new or modified equipment, subject to the appropriate requirements governing Special Temporary Authorizations contained in the FCC rules. If item 3a is answered 'S', attach an exhibit including the following information: description of the nature of the extraordinary circumstance, equipment to be used, type of operation to be conducted, and an explanation of how the facilities will be used, times and dates of operation.

Note: To file an initial request for an STA, Applicants should select an application purpose of NE – “New” in Item 2 and then answer Items 3a and 3b as appropriate. STAs are granted for a maximum of 180 days. If another STA is needed, Applicants may file by selecting application purpose RO – “Renewal Only” and supply the appropriate Call Sign in Item 5. The “Renewal Only” purpose is provided for the convenience of the Applicant (the Applicant will retain the same call sign if the request is granted).

Revised text:

Item 3a If the application is a request for a Demonstration License or a Special Temporary Authorization (STA), enter ‘M’ or ‘S’, respectively. Otherwise, enter ‘N’ for Not Applicable.

Demonstration licenses are intended for use by Licensees involved in the sale and/or marketing of radio equipment. Demonstration licenses may be used for purposes of demonstrating equipment to potential customers at trade shows or at other exhibitions, performing on site coverage studies for potential customers, or other uses as provided for in Subpart I of Part 2 of the Commission’s Rules. Demonstration licenses may not be used for the Licensee’s internal communications in its day to day business operations.

In emergencies or other urgent conditions requiring immediate or temporary use of facilities, request may be made for Special Temporary Authority (STA) to install and/or operate new or modified equipment, subject to the appropriate requirements governing Special Temporary Authorizations contained in the FCC rules. If item 3a is answered 'S', attach an exhibit including the following information: description of the nature of the extraordinary circumstance, equipment to be used, type of operation to be conducted, and an explanation of how the facilities will be used, times and dates of operation.

Note: To file an initial request for an STA or Demonstration License, Applicants should select an application purpose of NE – “New” in Item 2 and then answer Items 3a and 3b as appropriate. STAs are granted for a maximum of 180 days. If another STA or Demonstration License is needed, Applicants may file by selecting application purpose RO – “Renewal Only” and supply the appropriate Call Sign in Item 5. The “Renewal Only” purpose is provided for the convenience of the Applicant (the Applicant will retain the same call sign if the request is granted).

Question 3a is being revised as follows:

Current paper form and reference copy text:

3a) If this application is for a Special Temporary Authorization (STA), enter the code and attach the required exhibit as described in the instructions. Otherwise enter ‘N/A’ (Not Applicable).

( )M S N/A

Revised text:

3a) If this application is for a Demonstration License or a Special Temporary Authorization (STA), enter the code and attach the required exhibit as described in the instructions. Otherwise enter ‘N/A’ (Not Applicable).

( )M S N/A

The substance, respondents, burden hours, and costs of Information Collection OMB Control No. 3060-0798 are not impacted, and there are no changes required to the supporting statement.

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