Section 90.621, Selection and Assignment of Frequencies and Section 90.693, Grandfathering Provisions for Incumbent Licensees

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0441_ss_080709.doc Supporting Statement A	2009-08-07

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44152	Section 90.621, Selection and Assignment of Frequencies and Section 90.693, Grandfathering Provisions for Incumbent Licensees	Modified
189038	Section 90.621, Selection and Assignment of Frequencies and 90.693, Grandfathering Provisions for Incumbent Licensees	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0441	ICR Reference No: 200905-3060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200606-3060-001
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WT
Title: Section 90.621, Selection and Assignment of Frequencies and Section 90.693, Grandfathering Provisions for Incumbent Licensees
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/07/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/07/2009
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2009
Responses	20	0	1,000
Time Burden (Hours)	30	0	1,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,000	0	100,000

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Abstract: Rule requires SMR applicants who wish to locate stations closer than required mileage separation from existing co-channel station to file additional information, and in some instances, a waiver.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 22742	05/14/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 22742	05/14/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Section 90.621, Selection and Assignment of Frequencies and 90.693, Grandfathering Provisions for Incumbent Licensees
Section 90.621, Selection and Assignment of Frequencies and Section 90.693, Grandfathering Provisions for Incumbent Licensees

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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	20	1,000	0	0	-980	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	30	1,500	0	0	-1,470	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,000	100,000	0	0	-98,000	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: The estimated number of respondents has significantly decreased by 980 fewer respondents; and 1,470 total hourly burden reduction adjustment. The Commission is also reporting a $98,000 annual cost decrease since the 2006 submission. Note: The 2006 submission reported 1,000 responses with 1,500 burden hours and $100,000 in annual costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $480

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)? No

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: 08/07/2009

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