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	2013-10-17

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: 201309-3060-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201307-3060-015
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: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/26/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/17/2013
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2016	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2015
Responses	3,120	0	100
Time Burden (Hours)	9,120	0	100
Cost Burden (Dollars)	462,600	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 154, 303 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:
	77 FR 45192	07/26/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 61349	10/03/2013
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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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	3,120	100	0	3,020	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	9,120	100	0	9,020	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	462,600	0	0	462,600	0	0

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: With the adoption of FCC 12-54, we are reporting a program change by adding the frequency coordination and an increase in the number of manufacturers. The program changes increases the number of respondents from 100 to 3,120 (increase of 3,020 and the total annual hours are increased from 100 to 9,120 hours (increase of 9,020 hours). Also, there is a increase/program change to the annual cost of $462,600 which is due to expenses that would include a statement and label radio device as well as reviewing and entering registration submissions into a database.

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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: 10/17/2013

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