FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FCC Form 601 FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB Form and Instruction	Modified
Form FCC Form 601 FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB Form and Instruction	New
0798_ss_110507.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-11-19

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31017	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB Form and Instruction	Modified
182602	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB Form and Instruction	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0798	ICR Reference No: 200711-3060-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200701-3060-024
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WT
Title: FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB
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: 12/21/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/19/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2010
Responses	253,120	0	250,920
Time Burden (Hours)	221,780	0	219,505
Cost Burden (Dollars)	50,664,000	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:
3060-AI30	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 48814	08/24/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 50960	09/05/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 63896	11/13/2007
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
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB	FCC Form 601	FCC Application for Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Radio Service Authorization
FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHSB	FCC Form 601	FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: WTB and PSHS

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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	253,120	250,920	0	2,200	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	221,780	219,505	0	2,275	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	50,664,000	50,144,000	0	520,000	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Forms

Short Statement: The Commission adopted and released a Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, WT Docket No. 06-150. This rulemaking increased the number of additional respondents, burden hours and annual costs and modified instructions in Schedules B and D due to Auction 73 which is scheduled for January 16, 2008 (700 MHz auction).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $2,383,844

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: 11/19/2007

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