Parts 1, 22 and 90 Rules to Facilitate Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0307_ss_011110.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-01-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29921	Parts 1, 22 and 90 Rules to Facilitate Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band	Modified
190540	Parts 1, 22 and 90 Rules to Facilitate Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0307	ICR Reference No: 200908-3060-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200611-3060-011
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WT
Title: Parts 1, 22 and 90 Rules to Facilitate Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band
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: 01/11/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/11/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2013	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2010
Responses	272	0	1,042
Time Burden (Hours)	173	0	524
Cost Burden (Dollars)	78,000	0	304,000

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Abstract: This collection promotes Congress' goal of regulatory parity for all Commercial Mobile Radio Services (CMRS), and encourage the participation of a wide variety of applicants, including small businesses, in the Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) industry. In addition, this collection establishes rules for the SMR services in order to streamline the licensing process and provides a flexible operating environment for licenses, and promotes the delivery of service to all areas of the country, including rural areas.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 332 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1996
  

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 55845	10/29/2009
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 55845	10/29/2009
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
Parts 1, 22 and 90 Rules to Facilitate Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band
Parts 1, 22 and 90 Rules to Facilitate Development of SMR Systems in the 800 MHz Frequency Band

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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	272	1,042	0	0	-770	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	173	524	0	0	-351	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	78,000	304,000	0	0	-226,000	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: There are 413 fewer respondents/responses for this information collection request. Therefore, the Commission is reporting a 351 hour adjustment reduction along with a -$226,000 adjustment in annual costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $80,850

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: 01/11/2010

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