Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes (Proposed Rule)

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31134	Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes (Proposed Rule) Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0829	ICR Reference No: 199804-3060-015
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes (Proposed Rule)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/06/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/17/1998
Terms of Clearance: OMB supports the FCC efforts to streamline the mass media application and reporting requirements. As part of its rulemaking process, OMB requests that the FCC consult with the Internal Revenue Service regarding the use of taxpayer identification numbers and also examine Wireless Bureau's Universal Licensing System. OMB concurs with the FCC that, once the rulemaking is completed, individual OMB 83-I packages be submitted to document changes to each collection. Finally, OMB urges the FCC to work with industry, including groups representing industry, to adopt a plan for expeditious adoption of electronic filing, including the use of electronic signatures. Use of electronic filing should be phased in if possible. The rulemaking process should include an analysis of the benefits and costs of adopting mandatory electronic filing (iaw the PRA).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2001	07/31/2001
Responses	13,767	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	174,082	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	65,899,000	0	0

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Abstract: With the NPRM adopted 4/2/98 in MM Docket No. 98-43, the Commission seeks comments on streamlining broadcast applications and licensing procedures, reducing administrative and filing requirements, and eliminating rules and procedures that no longer advance key regulatory objectives. The Commission also seeks comments on whether to mandate electronic filing for broadcast application and reporting forms.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Streamlining of Mass Media Applications, Rules and Processes (Proposed Rule)	FCC-301, FCC-302-AM, FCC-302-FM, FCC-302-TV, FCC-307/323-E, FCC-314/315, FCC-316/340/345, FCC-346/347/349, FCC-350/398, FCC-5072/323

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	13,767	0	0	13,767	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	174,082	0	0	174,082	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	65,899,000	0	0	65,899,000	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 04/17/1998

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