The Commission requires that incumbent wide-area 800 MHz SMR licensees who were within their construction period at the time of the Fresno decision may choose to apply the existing site-by- site, frequency-by-frequency construction requirements or the EA construction requirements. Thos choosing the latter must certify proof of compliance. This information collection also establishes a new licensing framework for the 800 MHz SMR service.
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.