This collection will combine a number of existing FCC forms into an electronic format that will allow applicants for various radio services to apply electronically. The FCC should continue to work on developing an electronic method of payment using the FCC 159. The electronic form should contain guidance to the applicant that not all of the certification items may apply to them. The instructions that accompany the electronic FCC 900 should also clearly establish the method of payment and should also provide a more specific cite of the Telecommunications Act for the authority the FCC has to collect this information and that providing this information is necessary to be issued a license. The FCC will ensure that the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act are met, including providing the appropriate information on the reason the TIN is being collected and protecting/redacting this information as necessary.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/1997
03/31/1997
35,255
0
0
5,852
0
0
2,156,000
0
0
This "generic" renewal form may be filed in lieu of FCC forms 313R, 402R, 405, 405A, 405B, 452R, 574R, and 610R for electronic renewal of a wireless radio services authorization. The data is used to determine eligibility for a renewed authorization, to issue a license, and to maintain current license data bases for proper use of frequency spectrum.
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:
(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;
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.