The purpose of this collection is to
remove existing wireless microphone licensees from the 700 MHz band
by June 12, 2010. This spectrum will now be used by public safety
entities such as police, fire, and emergency services. The second
aspect of this IC requires manufacturers dealers, distributors, and
other entities who sell or lease wireless mics to display a
disclosure at the point of sale or lease that informs consumers of
the conditions that apply to the operation of wireless mics that
vacate the 700 MHz band and relocate to the core TV spectrum during
the temporary waiver. Thirdly, the Commission established a
labeling requirement for wireless mics capable of operating in the
700 MHz band. Any person who manufactures, sells, or leases
wireless mics in the U.S. that are destined for non-U.S. markets
and that are capable of operating in the 700 MHz band must include
a label in all sales, marketing, and packaging materials, including
on-line materials, related to such devices.
The Commission's Report
and Order provides notice to wireless microphone users that they
must vacate the 700 MHz band by June 12, 2010. The new rules
provide a mechanism for clearing the band before June 12th. Because
the 700 MHz band will now be used by public safety or commercial
licensees, those licensees will notify the Commission that they
will be initiating operation on specified frequencies in particular
market(s). Upon such notification, the FCC will issue a public
notice identifying the affected market(s). Wireless microphone
users in those areas must cease operation within 60 days of the
release of the Public Notice. The second
This is a new collection for
that requires manufacturers, dealers, distributors, and other
entities who sell or lease wireless microphones to display a
disclosure statement at the point of sale or lease that informs
consumers of the conditions that apply to the operation of wireless
microphones. The reporting and third party disclosure requirements
have resulted in 32,925 burden hours and $1,625,000 in annual
costs.
$10,176
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Paul D'Ari 202 418-1550
paul.dari@fcc.gov
No
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:
(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;
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.