Content of this ICR is acceptable but this collection has a history of predictable emergency extensions. If this ICR is submitted again as an emergency submission in the future, thorough examination is recommended to determine if it truly qualifies as an emergency submission based on the criteria in 5 CFR 1320.13.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2010
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2007
925
0
1,930
6,050
0
16,299
0
0
0
The Commission is requesting a revision of this ICR because certain benchmarks requirements have been met since this collection was approved by OMB in 20004. In 2004, the Commission modified the exemption of public mobile service phones from the requirements of the Hearing Aid Compatibility Act of 1988. The Report and Order in WT Docket No. 01-309, FCC 03-168, requires digital wireless phone manufacturers and service providers to make available a certain number of digital wireless phones that meet specific performance levels set forth in an established technical standard. The phones must be made available according to an implementation schedule specified in the Order. To monitor the progress of digital phone manufacturers and service providers must submit reports every 6 months during the first 3 years of implementation, and then annually thereafter through the 5th year of implementation. The reports should describe manufacturer and carrier efforts aimed at complying with the requirement of the Report and Order, and they should address the specific points described in 47 CFR 20.19.
The Commission is reporting a program change of -10,249 burden hours due to certain entities having met the benchmark requirements set forth in 47 CFR 20.19. The Commission also minimized the burden of compliance by adopting a phased-in implementation schedule over several years, rather than demanding compliance in a short time frame. The requirement to report every six months during the first three years of implementation, and then annual there after through the fifth year, is less burdensome than the quarterly reporting requirement originally proposed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
$231,250
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Christina Clearwater 202 418-2143 cclearwa@fcc.gov
No
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.
0999_ss_080207.doc
Section 20.19, Hearing Aid-Compatible Mobile Handsets (Hearing Aid Compatibility Act)