Sections 2.948, 2949 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0398_ss_05-20-16 - revised.docx Supporting Statement A	2016-08-02

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
44151	Sections 2.948, 2.949 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0398	ICR Reference No: 201608-3060-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201505-3060-007
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OET
Title: Sections 2.948, 2949 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards
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: 09/20/2016
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/02/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2019	36 Months From Approved	09/30/2016
Responses	371	0	525
Time Burden (Hours)	3,612	0	5,360
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission established uniform technical standards for equipment operating under the FCC rules. The technical standards apply to any device capable of generating radiofrequency waves, and such devices include smartphones, tablets, personal computers, garage door openers, baby monitors, microwave ovens, etc.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 4(j), 302, 303(c), 303(f) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303(g), 303(r), 309(a) 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-AK10	Final or interim final rulemaking	80 FR 33425	06/12/2015

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 33352	05/26/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 50496	08/01/2016
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 2.948, 2.949 and 15.117(g)(2), Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards

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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	371	525	0	-154	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	3,612	5,360	0	-1,748	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting program changes/decreases to this information collection. The total number of respondents decreased from 1,225 to 630 (-595), the total annual responses decreased from 525 to 371 (-154) and the total annual burden hours decreased from 5,360 to 3,612 (-1,748). The decreases are due to business consolidation and an overall maturation of the equipment testing and accreditation field.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $21,950

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: 08/02/2016

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