47 CFR §§ 1.5001-1.5004 Regulations Applicable to Broadcast, Common Carrier, and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; 47 CFR §§...

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting statement OMB 3060-1163 to OMD March 18 2024 rev 1 (FINAL TO GO TO OMB) FINAL #2 (submission).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-04-02	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
199740	Section 310(b)	Other-screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1163	ICR Reference No: 202404-3060-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-3060-008
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OIA
Title: 47 CFR §§ 1.5001-1.5004 Regulations Applicable to Broadcast, Common Carrier, and Aeronautical Radio Licensees Under Section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; 47 CFR §§...
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/29/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 04/02/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2025
Responses	52	0	26
Time Burden (Hours)	1,219	0	712
Cost Burden (Dollars)	407,000	0	251,210

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Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a revision of OMB Control No. 3060-1163 to incorporate new requirements adopted by the Commission in the Executive Branch Review Order and the Executive Branch Standard Questions Order. The Commission also seeks approval for online electronic forms that are currently under development as part of the Commission’s modernization of its online, web-based electronic filing system -- the International Communications Filing System (ICFS). The Commission has developed new ICFS forms to improve the Commission’s collection of information related to foreign ownership petitions for declaratory ruling under section 310(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), (section 310(b) petitions or petitions) related to common carrier wireless, aeronautical en route and aeronautical fixed radio station licenses (collectively, wireless common carrier licenses) and to incorporate the new requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 303(r), 309, 325(e) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151,154(i), 154(j), 155, 225, 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:
3060-AL12	Final or interim final rulemaking	85 FR 76360	11/27/2020

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 16253	03/16/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 22714	04/02/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Section 310(b)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	52	26	0	26	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,219	712	0	507	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	407,000	251,210	0	155,790	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 is reporting program changes to this information collection. As a result of the rules adopted in the Executive Branch Review Order and Executive Branch Standard Questions Order, international 214 applicants will be required to submit additional information to the Commission and Committee, including providing significant detailed responses to the Standard Questions that will be filed directly with the Committee. The changes are also associated with revisions to current forms and new forms required for section 310(b) petitions that increase the burden hour estimates for this collection. The Commission has also reevaluated and raised the estimate of how many hours outside counsel spend assisting respondents prepare and 310(b) petitions and filings. Therefore, the Commission’s program changes for the collection are as follows: -6 to the number of respondents, +26 to the annual number of responses, +507 to the annual burden hours and +$155,790 to the annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $303,862

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: 04/02/2024

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