Explanation of Non-Substantive Changes

December 1, 2014

Federal Communications Commission

OMB Control Number 3060-0057

Explanation of Non-Substantive Changes to OMB Control Number: 3060-0057:

Purpose of this Submission: This submission is being made for non-substantive revisions to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. On March 31, 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC) adopted and released Report and Order (R&O) in two proceedings: GN Docket No. 13-85, FCC No. 14-31, and GN Docket No. 12-268, FCC 14-50. These proceedings adopt new technical requirements for equipment operating under part 27 of the rules. In addition, as part of the application for equipment certification, the revised rules require a statement of compliance with the specific rules.

Certification Requirements:

Section 2.1033(c)(19)(i) through (iii) – These rules, in conjunction with the R&O, requires that a manufacturer seeking certification in certain bands shall include a statement indicating compliance with those bands using the existing and unchanged equipment authorization application (FCC Form 731).

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(19) Applications for certification of equipment operating under part 27 of this chapter, that a manufacturer is seeking to certify for operation in the:

(i) 1755–1780 MHz, 2155–2180 MHz, or both bands shall include a statement indicating compliance with the pairing of 1710–1780 and 2110–2180 MHz specified in §§ 27.5(h) and 27.75 of this chapter.

(ii) 1695–1710 MHz, 1755–1780 MHz, or both bands shall include a statement indicating compliance with § 27.77 of this chapter.

(iii) 600 MHz band shall include a statement indicating compliance with § 27.75 of this chapter.

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