Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations (including Wireless Microphones)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
NEW_WirelessMics_DA10-92_ Companion order_012210.doc Supplementary Document	2010-01-22
NEW_Wirelessmics_ss_012210_FINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2010-01-22
NEW_WirelessMics_OMBletter_011510.pdf Supplementary Document	2010-01-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191825	Wireless Mics - state, local or tribal government	New
191813	Wireless Mics - business entities	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1135	ICR Reference No: 201001-3060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WT
Title: Revisions to Rules Authorizing the Operation of Low Power Auxiliary Stations (including Wireless Microphones)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 02/12/2010
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/17/2010
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/22/2010
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2010	6 Months From Approved
Responses	7,200	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	32,924	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,625,000	0	0

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Abstract: The purpose of this collection is to remove existing wireless microphone licensees from the 700 MHz band by June 12, 2010. This spectrum will now be used by public safety entities such as police, fire, and emergency services. The second aspect of this IC requires manufacturers dealers, distributors, and other entities who sell or lease wireless mics to display a disclosure at the point of sale or lease that informs consumers of the conditions that apply to the operation of wireless mics that vacate the 700 MHz band and relocate to the core TV spectrum during the temporary waiver. Thirdly, the Commission established a labeling requirement for wireless mics capable of operating in the 700 MHz band. Any person who manufactures, sells, or leases wireless mics in the U.S. that are destined for non-U.S. markets and that are capable of operating in the 700 MHz band must include a label in all sales, marketing, and packaging materials, including on-line materials, related to such devices.

Emergency Justfication: The Commission's Report and Order provides notice to wireless microphone users that they must vacate the 700 MHz band by June 12, 2010. The new rules provide a mechanism for clearing the band before June 12th. Because the 700 MHz band will now be used by public safety or commercial licensees, those licensees will notify the Commission that they will be initiating operation on specified frequencies in particular market(s). Upon such notification, the FCC will issue a public notice identifying the affected market(s). Wireless microphone users in those areas must cease operation within 60 days of the release of the Public Notice. The second

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 154, 301, 302, 303, 304.... Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AJ21	Final or interim final rulemaking	75 FR 3682	01/22/2010

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	75 FR 3731	01/22/2010
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
Wireless Mics - business entities
Wireless Mics - state, local or tribal government

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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	7,200	0	0	7,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	32,924	0	0	32,924	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	1,625,000	0	0	1,625,000	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This is a new collection for that requires manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and other entities who sell or lease wireless microphones to display a disclosure statement at the point of sale or lease that informs consumers of the conditions that apply to the operation of wireless microphones. The reporting and third party disclosure requirements have resulted in 32,925 burden hours and $1,625,000 in annual costs.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,176

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: 01/22/2010

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