Application for Equipment Authorization

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3060-0057_SS_EA Nat Sec PRA_OET_final version_September 2023.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-09-10

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29528	Application for Equipment Authorization	Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0057	ICR Reference No: 202309-3060-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-3060-002
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OET
Title: Application for Equipment Authorization
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/11/2023

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2023
Responses	24,873	24,873
Time Burden (Hours)	206,863	206,863
Cost Burden (Dollars)	50,155,140	50,155,140

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Abstract: The Commission requires applicants for equipment authorization to provide a written and signed certification that the subject radio frequency devices demonstrate compliance to specific technical and other requirements through testing and review of data by a certification body. The Commission adds new requirements to this collection: (1) that the applicant provide a written and signed certification that the equipment for which the applicant seeks equipment authorization through certification is not “covered” equipment on the Covered List established pursuant to section 1.50002 of the Commission’s rules, and that the applicant is not identified on the Covered List, along with the full name, mailing address and physical address (if different from mailing address), email address, and telephone number of the applicant for certification; (2) a written and signed certification designating an agent located in the United States for the purpose of accepting service of process on behalf of the applicant, along with the full name, mailing address and physical address (if different from mailing address), email address, and telephone number of the designated agent, and the applicant and agent’s acknowledgment of their consent obligation to receive service of process: and (3) each entity named on the Covered List as producing covered equipment, as defined in section 1.50002 of the Commission’s rules, provide to the Commission the following information: the full name, mailing address or physical address (if different from mailing address), e-mail address, and telephone number of each of that named entity’s associated entities (e.g., subsidiaries or affiliates) identified on the Covered List. These are ongoing requirements that apply to any changes to the reported information and any modifications to the equipment. This information is published through the Commission’s revised electronic system. The increasing complexity of the devices requires streamlining of the collection procedures.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 309(j), 312, 316 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   PL: Pub.L. 117 - 55 135, Stat. 423 Name of Law: Secure Equipment Act of 2021
   US Code: 47 USC 4(i), 154, 301, 302, 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 42721	07/03/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 62358	09/11/2023
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Equipment Authorization

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	24,873	24,873	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	206,863	206,863	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	50,155,140	50,155,140	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,696,940

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? No

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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: 09/11/2023

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