Sections 95.1215, 95.1217, 95.1223 and 95.1225 – Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio).

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
SS_3060-0936.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-09-25

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31407	Sections 95.1215, 95.1217, 95.1223 and 95.1225 Medical Device Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio)	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0936	ICR Reference No: 201307-3060-015
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201202-3060-004
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OET
Title: Sections 95.1215, 95.1217, 95.1223 and 95.1225 – Medical Device Radiocommunications Service (MedRadio).
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 09/25/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/25/2013
Terms of Clearance: At the request of the Agency, this collection is withdrawned from OMB review.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2015	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2015
Responses	100	0	100
Time Burden (Hours)	100	0	100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The information collection requires manufacturers of transmitters for the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio) to include with each transmitting device a statement regarding harmful interference and to label the device in a conspicuous location on the device. It also requires the manufacturers to register the frequencies with the "Database Coordinator. The requirements will allow use of potential life-saving medical technology without causing interference to other users of the bands.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 303 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154 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-AJ24	Final or interim final rulemaking	77 FR 55715	09/11/2012

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 45192	07/26/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 45192	07/26/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Sections 95.1215, 95.1217, 95.1223 and 95.1225 Medical Device Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio)

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Federal Communications Commission is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approve a revision of the information collections contained in sections 95.1215 and 95.1217 which require manufacturers of transmitters for the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio) to include with each transmitting device a statement regarding harmful interference and to label the device in a conspicuous location on the device.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

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: 09/25/2013

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