Aeronautical Frequency Notification, FCC Form 321

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FCC Form 321 Aeronautical Frequency Notification Form and Instruction	Modified
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0331 2019 (FCC 17-120).docx Supporting Statement A	2020-02-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29967	Aeronautical Frequency Notification Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0331	ICR Reference No: 202002-3060-003
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201707-3060-014
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: MB
Title: Aeronautical Frequency Notification, FCC Form 321
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: 03/31/2020
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/04/2020
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	03/31/2023	36 Months From Approved	08/31/2020
Responses	1,886	0	1,940
Time Burden (Hours)	1,264	0	1,300
Cost Burden (Dollars)	132,020	0	126,100

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Abstract: There are program changes to this collection which are due to the information collection requirements adopted in FCC 17-120. These program changes are as follows: 54 to the number of respondents, 54 to the annual number of responses and 36 to the annual burden hours. There are also adjustments to the annual cost of +$5,920. These adjustments are due to increases in the filing fees for FCC Form 321.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 301 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 308 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 309 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 621 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-AJ81	Final or interim final rulemaking	83 FR 7619	02/22/2018

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 64889	11/25/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 6177	02/04/2020
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
Aeronautical Frequency Notification	FCC Form 321	Aeronatutical Frequency Notification

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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	1,886	1,940	0	-54	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,264	1,300	0	-36	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	132,020	126,100	0	5,920	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: There are program changes to this collection which are due to the information collection requirements adopted in FCC 17-120. These program changes are as follows: 54 to the number of respondents, 54 to the annual number of responses and 36 to the annual burden hours. There are also adjustments to the annual cost of +$5,920. These adjustments are due to increases in the filing fees for FCC Form 321.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $44,208

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? 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: 02/04/2020

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