FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization Wireless Telecommunications Bureau; Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form FCC Form 601 FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
DA-25-270.docx	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-09-29	Available
Supporting statement OMB 3060-0798 (July 15) (last version).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-09-29	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
31017	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB	Form and Instruction	Modified	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
194075	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB		Unchanged
182602	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0798	ICR Reference No: 202609-3060-012
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202501-3060-006
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization Wireless Telecommunications Bureau; Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/29/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2027
Responses	256,050	255,552
Time Burden (Hours)	226,316	225,808
Cost Burden (Dollars)	72,614,125	72,474,000

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Abstract: 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) or any other electronic filing interface the Commission develops. FCC Form 601 is composed of a main form that contains administrative information and a series of schedules used for filing technical and other information. This form is used to apply for a new license, to amend or withdraw a pending application, to modify or renew an existing license, cancel a license, submit required notifications, request an extension of time to satisfy construction requirements, request an administrative update to an existing license (such as mailing address change), or request a Special Temporary Authority License. Respondents are required to submit FCC Form 601 electronically including when applying for an authorization for which the applicant was the winning bidder in a spectrum auction. On February 18, 2026, the Commission adopted a Report and Order, FCC 26-9, in WT Docket 24-99, modified by an erratum released March 25, 2026, that established rules for the entire ten megahertz of the 896–901/935–940 MHz (900 MHz) band to be used for paired five megahertz broadband service. The Report and Order modified the requirements in sections 27.1503(b) and (c) and 27.1505(b) through (d) to reflect the option for paired five megahertz broadband service, in addition to the existing paired three megahertz option.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 302a, 303, 307, 308, 309, 310, Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 332, 333, 336, 534, 535, 554 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151, 152, 154, 154(i), 155(c), Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 157, 201, 202, 208, 214, 301, Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 311, 314, 316, 319, 324, 331, 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-AL93	Final or interim final rulemaking	91 FR 15889	03/31/2026

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 46917	07/27/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 61398	09/29/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB	FCC Form 601	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	256,050	255,552	0	0	498	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	226,316	225,808	0	0	508	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	72,614,125	72,474,000	0	0	140,125	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 program changes/increases of 49 to the number of respondents, 498 to the annual number of responses, 508 to the annual burden hours and $140,125 to the annual cost for this collection. These program changes/increases are due to the information collections adopted in the various rulemaking and public notice mentioned under question #1 in this supporting statement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,673,177

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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 09/29/2026

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