FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FCC Form 601 FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization Form and Instruction	Modified
0798_ss_022007.doc Supporting Statement A	0000-00-00

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31017	FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0798	ICR Reference No: 200701-3060-024
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200608-3060-007
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
Title: FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/09/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 03/05/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2007
Responses	250,920	0	250,920
Time Burden (Hours)	219,505	0	219,505
Cost Burden (Dollars)	50,144,000	0	50,144,000

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Abstract: FCC Form 601 is a multi-purpose form used to apply for an authorization to operate radio stations, amend pending application, modify existing licenses and perform a variety of other miscellaneous tasks in the Public Mobile Services, Personal Communications Services, General Wireless Communications Services, Private Land Mobile Radio Services, Broadcast Auxillary Services, Fixed Microwave Services, Maritime Services (excluding ships) and Aviation Services (excluding aircraft).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 309(j) 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:
	71 FR 64277	11/01/2006
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 5715	02/07/2007
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
FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization	FCC Form 601	FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization

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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	250,920	250,920	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	219,505	219,505	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	50,144,000	50,144,000	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: There is no change in burden for this extension. For some reason that is not understood, the ROCIS system is forcing entries that are not applicable to this submission (see entry for reason for burden reduction due to miscellaneous actions?) above. This submission is simply seeking to obtain the full-three year approval from OMB after they have granted on our emergency request that was submitted to OMB in September 06.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,298,985

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]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

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: 03/05/2007

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