Part 73, Subpart F, International Broadcast Stations

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Non-substantive change 3060-1035 (2025).docx Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2025-05-09
SUPPORTING STATEMENT OMB 3060-1035 (April 2023) final.docx Supporting Statement A	2023-06-16

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31641	Part 73, Subpart F International Broadcast Stations Other-Screen Shots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1035	ICR Reference No: 202505-3060-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202306-3060-011
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OIA
Title: Part 73, Subpart F, International Broadcast Stations
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/09/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2026	07/31/2026
Responses	258	258
Time Burden (Hours)	20,125	20,125
Cost Burden (Dollars)	123,230	123,230

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Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approves a revision of a currently approved collection titled, “Part 73, Subpart F, International Broadcast Stations,” under OMB Control Number 3060-1035 for three years. The Commission has updated the International Bureau Filing System (IBFS) to allow for filing of electronic forms directly into the system through an integrated web-based program with fillable fields. The integrated web-based program requires the use of an FCC Registration Number (FRN) and includes support for Form 309-IBFS, 310-IBFS, and 311-IBFS. The new system also includes a standardized form to file frequency requests, Form 426, and a form file requests to test programming, which were previously done through email correspondence and approved as part of this collection. Applicants will be required to submit these forms through the integrated web-based program. Filing through the web-based program will reduce the burden hours on the on applicants. Therefore, this information collection is being revised to reflect the new form format for Forms 309-IBFS, 310-IBFS and 311-IBFS, the new Form 426, the new Form 427, and changes in costs associated with the automated functions of the forms. Please see the non-substantive change request justification for the reason behind this change request submission to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 301, 308(b), Part 73 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303, 307, 334, 336, 554 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-AL61	Final or interim final rulemaking	86 FR 54396	10/01/2021

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 22028	04/12/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	88 FR 39426	06/16/2023
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
Part 73, Subpart F International Broadcast Stations

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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	258	258	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,125	20,125	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	123,230	123,230	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: The Commission has program changes to this collection which are due to the information collection requirements adopted in FCC 21-87. Therefore, the annual burden hours has decreased from 20,175 hours to 20,125 hours (-50 hours). The decrease in the annual burden hours is due to the increased efficiency of the new web-based forms. The Commission has adjustments to the annual cost which are due from an increase in filing fees. The annual cost increased from $102,720 to $123,230 (+$20,510).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $619,823

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: 05/09/2025

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