Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1215 (2024)(final).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-06-25	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
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: 202406-3060-010
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202106-3060-021
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
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/09/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 06/25/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2024
Responses	1,846	0	1,670
Time Burden (Hours)	2,574	0	790
Cost Burden (Dollars)	533,500	0	581,250

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Abstract: The currently approved information collections under OMB Control Number 3060-1215 relate to “Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services” Fifth Report and Order (Fifth R&O). The Commission is activating sections 30.104 and 30.107, because existing 28 GHz licensees shall be required to make a performance requirement showing pursuant to section 30.104 by June 16, 2024, and after that date, the obligation to report discontinuance pursuant to section 30.107 will apply. The activation of the rules will may increase, the number of respondents, the annual number of responses, annual burden hours and annual cost may increase/decrease this collection. The other rule sections previously approved under OMB Control Number 3060-1215 have not changed.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 24833	04/09/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 53083	06/25/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

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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

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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	1,846	1,670	0	942	-766	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,574	790	0	1,884	-100	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	533,500	581,250	0	158,500	-206,250	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Commission activated §§30.104 and 30.107 information requirement, which established information collection requirements which are contained in this collection. Therefore, there are program changes/increases to the collection as follows: +21 to the number of respondents, +942 to the annual number of responses, +$1,884 to the annual burden hours and +$158,500 to the annual cost. There are adjustments to the collection as follows: -1,213 to the number of respondents, -766 to the annual number of responses, -100 to the annual burden hours and -$206,250 to the annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $9,840

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: 06/25/2024

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