Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1215 (rev 2 25.136) (FCC 17-152 and FCC 18-73)(2018).docx Supporting Statement A	2018-11-06

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
219578	Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services	Modified
219576	Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1215	ICR Reference No: 201811-3060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201612-3060-004
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB
Title: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
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: 01/28/2019
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/06/2018
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2022	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2020
Responses	1,030	0	230
Time Burden (Hours)	615	0	278
Cost Burden (Dollars)	450,000	0	196,875

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Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services in a Second Report and Order (“Second R&O”), GN Docket No. 14-177, IB Docket No. 15-256, WT Docket No. 10-112 and IB Docket No. 97-95, FCC 17-152, on November 16, 2017, published in 83 FR 37 on January 2, 2018. The Commission also adopted Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services in a Third Report and Order (“Third R&O”), GN Docket No. 14-177, WT Docket No. 10-112, on June 7, 2018, FCC 18-73, published in 83 FR 34478 on July 20, 2018. In the Second and Third R&Os, the Commission amended §25.136 by revising the section heading and paragraphs (a) introductory text, (a)(4), (b), (c), and (d) and adding paragraphs (e), (f) and (g). The Commission added the 24 GHz band (24.75-25.25 GHz) and 47 GHz band (47.2-48.2 GHz) to the bands that are subject to the framework for sharing between the Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (UMFUS) and the Fixed-Satellite Service (FSS) established in that rule. Therefore, the Commission expanded the scope of the rules to include additional bands. In turn, since the rules now apply in additional bands, the number of respondents, the annual number of responses, annual burden hours and annual costs will increase for this collection. In addition, the Commission modified the sharing criteria between UMFUS and FSS to facilitate deployment of FSS earth stations in smaller markets and decrease the possibility of conflicts between UMFUS and FSS. While this change is significant to the collection, it does not affect the burden estimates.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 152, 153, 144, 155, 157 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 1302 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 302a, 303, 304, 307, 309, 310 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 160, 201, 225, 227, 301, 302 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 316, 319, 332, 336, 706 Name of Law: null
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AK44	Final or interim final rulemaking	83 FR 34478	07/20/2018

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 44271	08/30/2018
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	83 FR 55530	11/06/2018
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
Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services
Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Services

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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	1,030	230	0	800	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	615	278	0	337	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	450,000	196,875	0	253,125	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: The Commission revised §25.136 information requirement in final rulemaking, FCC 17-125 and FCC 18-73 , which established information collection requirements which are contained in this collection. Therefore, the OMB’s inventory will increase by the following: 800 to the number of respondents, 800 to the annual number of responses, 337 to the total annual burden hours and $253,125 to the annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $187

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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: 11/06/2018

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