81 FR 83840 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 225 (November 22, 2016)

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 83840]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-28007]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1211]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) 
invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this 
opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 
Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the 
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or 
other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the 
information collection burden on small business with fewer than 25 
employees.
    The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person 
shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection 
of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB 
control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 
23, 2017. If you anticipate that you will submit comments, but find it 
difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, 
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1211.
    Title: Sections 96.17; 96.21; 96.23; 96.25; 96.33; 96.35; 96.39; 
96.41; 96.43; 96.45; 96.51; 96.57; 96.59; 96.61; 96.63; 96.67, 
Commercial Operations in the 3550-3650 MHz Band.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, state, local, 
or tribal government and not for profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 110,782 respondents; 226,099 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .25 to 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: One-time and on occasion reporting 
requirements; other reporting requirements--as-needed basis for 
equipment safety certification that is no longer in use, and 
consistently (likely daily) responses automated via the device.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for, these collections are contained in 47 U.S.C. 
151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 155(c), 302(a), 303, 304, 307(e), and 316 of 
the Communications Act of 1934.
    Total Annual Burden: 64,561 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $13,213,975.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Needs and Uses: The FCC adopted an Order on Reconsideration and 
Second Report and Order, FCC 16-55, that amends rules established in 
the First Report and Order, FCC 15-47, for commercial use of 150 
megahertz in the 3550-3700 MHz (3.5 GHz) band and a new Citizens 
Broadband Radio Service, on April 28, 2016, published at 81 FR 49023 
(July 26, 2016). The rule changes and information requirements 
contained in the First Report and Order are also approved under this 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number and have not 
changed since they were last approved by OMB.
    The Commission seeks approval from OMB for the information 
collection requirements contained in FCC 16-55. The amendments 
contained in the Second Report and Order create additional capacity for 
wireless broadband by adopting a new approach to spectrum management to 
facilitate more intensive spectrum sharing between commercial and 
federal users and among multiple tiers of commercial users. The 
Spectrum Access System (SAS) will use the information to authorize and 
coordinate spectrum use for Citizen Broadband Radio Service Devices 
(CBSDs). The Commission will use the information to coordinate among 
the spectrum tiers and determine Protection Areas for Priority Access 
Licensees (PALs).
    The following is a description of the information collection 
requirements for which the Commission seeks OMB approval:
    Section 96.25(c)(1)(i) requires PALs to inform the SAS if a CBSD is 
no longer in use.
    Section 96.25(c)(2)(i) creates a default protection contour for any 
CBSD at the outer limit of the PAL Protection Area, but allows a PAL to 
self-report a contour smaller than that established by the SAS.
    These rules which contain information collection requirements are 
designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, while managing 
three tiers of users in the band, and create a low-cost entry point for 
a wide array of users. The rules will encourage innovation and 
investment in mobile broadband use in this spectrum while protecting 
incumbent users. Without this information, the Commission would not be 
able to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-28007 Filed 11-21-16; 8:45 am]
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