82 FR 26857 - Amendment of the Commission's Rules With Regard to Commercial Operations in the 3550-3650 MHz Band

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 111 (June 12, 2017)

Page Range		26857-26858
FR Document		2017-12117

In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements associated with the Commission's Second Report and Order, GN Docket No. 12-354, FCC 16-55. This document is consistent with the Second Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval and the effective date of the requirements.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 96

[GN Docket No. 12-354; FCC 16-55]


Amendment of the Commission's Rules With Regard to Commercial 
Operations in the 3550-3650 MHz Band

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection 
requirements associated with the Commission's Second Report and Order, 
GN Docket No. 12-354, FCC 16-55. This document is consistent with the 
Second Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish 
a document in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval and the 
effective date of the requirements.

DATES: The amendments to 47 CFR 96.25(c)(1)(i), published at 81 FR 
49023, July 26, 2016, are effective on July 3, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact 
Cathy Williams, [email protected], (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on May 11, 
2017, OMB approved the revised information collection requirements 
contained in the Commission's Second Report and Order, FCC 16-55, 
published at 81 FR 49023, July 26, 2016. The OMB Control Number is 
3060-1211. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of 
the effective date of the requirements. If you have any comments on the 
burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission can improve the 
collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Cathy 
Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th 
Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control 
Number, 3060-1211 in your correspondence. The Commission will also 
accept your comments via email at [email protected].
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202)

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418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

Synopsis

    As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on 
May 11, 2017, for the revised information collection requirements 
contained in the Commission's rules at 47 CFR 96.25. Under 5 CFR part 
1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number.
    No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply 
with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 
Control Numbers is 3060-1211.
    The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, Public Law 104-13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507.
    The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents 
are as follows:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1211.
    OMB Approval Date: May 11, 2017.
    OMB Expiration Date: May 31, 2020.
    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: Not applicable.
    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 and Responses: 110,782 respondents; 226,099 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25-1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: One-time and on occasion reporting 
requirements; other reporting requirements--as needed basis for the 
equipment safety certifications, and consistently (likely daily) 
responses automated via the device.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 
152, 154(i), 154(j), 155(c), 302(a), 303, 304, 307(e), and 316.
    Total Annual Burden: 64,561 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $13,213,975.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information. The information to 
be collected will be made available for public inspection. Applicants 
may request materials or information submitted to the Commission be 
given confidential treatment under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's 
rules.
    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 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 received 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 received 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.
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submit a rule report, which includes a (A) * * * FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
copy of the rule, to each House of the (1) Final South Coast 2007 Air Quality COMMISSION
Congress and to the Comptroller General Management Plan (excluding those
of the United States. The EPA will 47 CFR Part 96
portions of Chapter 4 (‘‘AQMP Control
submit a report containing this action Strategy’’) and Chapter 7 [GN Docket No. 12–354; FCC 16–55]
and other required information to the
(‘‘Implementation’’) addressing District-
U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Amendment of the Commission’s
recommended measures for adoption by
Representatives, and the Comptroller Rules With Regard to Commercial
General of the United States prior to CARB and references to those measures
Operations in the 3550–3650 MHz Band
publication of the rule in the Federal (pp. 4–43 through 4–54 and the section
Register. A major rule cannot take effect titled ‘‘Recommended Mobile Source AGENCY: Federal Communications
until 60 days after it is published in the and Clean Fuel Control Measures’’ in Commission.
Federal Register. This action is not a table 7–3, pp. 7–8 and 7–9); those ACTION: Final rule; announcement of
‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. portions of Chapter 6 (‘‘Clean Air Act effective date.
804(2). Requirements’’) and Chapter 7
Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean (‘‘Implementation’’) addressing SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal
Air Act, petitions for judicial review of California Clean Air Act Requirements Communications Commission
this action must be filed in the United (pp. 6–13 through 6–22 and page 7–3); (Commission) announces that the Office
States Court of Appeals for the those portions of Chapter 4 (‘‘AQMP of Management and Budget (OMB) has
appropriate circuit by August 11, 2017. approved, for a period of three years, the
Control Strategy’’) addressing emission
Filing a petition for reconsideration by information collection requirements
and risk reduction goals identified in
the Administrator of this final rule does associated with the Commission’s
the AQMP’s proposed control measure
not affect the finality of this action for Second Report and Order, GN Docket
MOB–03 (‘‘Proposed Backstop Measures No. 12–354, FCC 16–55. This document
the purposes of judicial review nor does for Indirect Sources of Emissions from
it extend the time within which a is consistent with the Second Report
Ports and Port-Related Facilities’’) (p. 4– and Order, which stated that the
petition for judicial review may be filed, 24); the motor vehicle emissions
and shall not postpone the effectiveness Commission would publish a document
budgets in Chapter 6 (‘‘Clean Air Act in the Federal Register announcing
of such rule or action. This action may Requirements’’) (pp. 6–24 through 6–
not be challenged later in proceedings to OMB approval and the effective date of
26), and Chapter 8 (‘‘Future Air the requirements.
enforce its requirements (see section Quality—Desert Nonattainment
307(b)(2)). DATES: The amendments to 47 CFR
Areas’’)), adopted on June 1, 2007. 96.25(c)(1)(i), published at 81 FR 49023,
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 * * * * * July 26, 2016, are effective on July 3,
Environmental protection, Air (4) Final South Coast 2007 Air Quality 2017.
pollution control, Incorporation by Management Plan, Chapter 8 (‘‘Future FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
reference, Intergovernmental Air Quality—Desert Nonattainment additional information, contact Cathy
regulations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Areas’’) (excluding pp. 8–14 to 8–17 Williams, Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov, (202)
Reporting and recordkeeping (regarding transportation conformity 418–2918.
requirements, Volatile organic budgets)), adopted on June 1, 2007.a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
compounds. document announces that, on May 11,
* * * * *
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 2017, OMB approved the revised
(486) The following plan was information collection requirements
Dated: April 20, 2017.
submitted on November 6, 2014, by the contained in the Commission’s Second
Alexis Strauss, Governor’s designee.
Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.
Report and Order, FCC 16–55,
(i) [Reserved] published at 81 FR 49023, July 26, 2016.
Part 52, chapter I, title 40 of the Code The OMB Control Number is 3060–
of Federal Regulations is amended as (ii) Additional materials. (A)
California Air Resources Board. 1211. The Commission publishes this
follows: document as an announcement of the
(1) California Air Resources Board, effective date of the requirements. If you
PART 52—APPROVAL AND Staff Report, Proposed Updates to the have any comments on the burden
PROMULGATION OF 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard, State estimates listed below, or how the
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Implementation Plans; Coachella Valley Commission can improve the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 and Western Mojave Desert (excluding collections and reduce any burdens
continues to read as follows: section III (pp. 8–12), Table A–2, Table caused thereby, please contact Cathy
B–2, Table C–2, the bottom row of Table Williams, Federal Communications
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. E–1, Table E–3 and accompanying Commission, Room 1–C823, 445 12th
Subpart F—California discussion of Western Mojave Desert Street SW., Washington, DC 20554.
ROG calculations on p. E–7, and Figure Please include the OMB Control
■ 2. Section 52.220 is amended by E–2 (regarding Western Mojave Desert); Number, 3060–1211 in your
revising paragraph (c)(398)(ii)(A)(1) and Table B–3 (regarding contingency correspondence. The Commission will
adding paragraphs (c)(398)(ii)(A)(4) and measures); and Appendix D (regarding also accept your comments via email at
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(c)(486) to read as read as follows: transportation conformity budgets)), PRA@fcc.gov.
adopted on October 24, 2014. To request materials in accessible
§ 52.220 Identification of plan—in part. formats for people with disabilities
[FR Doc. 2017–12019 Filed 6–9–17; 8:45 am]
* * * * * (Braille, large print, electronic files,
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$26858 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 111 / Monday, June 12, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 Estimated Time per Response: 0.25–1 Second Report and Order create (TTY). hour. additional capacity for wireless Frequency of Response: One-time and broadband by adopting a new approach Synopsis on occasion reporting requirements; to spectrum management to facilitate As required by the Paperwork other reporting requirements—as more intensive spectrum sharing Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), needed basis for the equipment safety between commercial and federal users the FCC is notifying the public that it certifications, and consistently (likely and among multiple tiers of commercial received OMB approval on May 11, daily) responses automated via the users. The Spectrum Access System 2017, for the revised information device. (SAS) will use the information to collection requirements contained in the Obligation to Respond: Required to authorize and coordinate spectrum use Commission’s rules at 47 CFR 96.25. obtain or retain benefits. The statutory for Citizen Broadband Radio Service Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may authority for this collection is contained Devices (CBSDs). The Commission will not conduct or sponsor a collection of in 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), use the information to coordinate among information unless it displays a current, 155(c), 302(a), 303, 304, 307(e), and 316. the spectrum tiers and determine valid OMB Control Number. Total Annual Burden: 64,561 hours. Protection Areas for Priority Access No person shall be subject to any Annual Cost Burden: $13,213,975. Licensees (PALs). penalty for failing to comply with a Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No The following is a description of the collection of information subject to the impact(s). information collection requirements for Paperwork Reduction Act that does not Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: which the Commission received OMB display a current, valid OMB Control There is no need for confidentiality with approval: Number. The OMB Control Numbers is this collection of information. The Section 96.25(c)(1)(i) requires PALs to 3060–1211. information to be collected will be made inform the SAS if a CBSD is no longer The foregoing notice is required by available for public inspection. in use. the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Applicants may request materials or Section 96.25(c)(2)(i) creates a default Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, information submitted to the protection contour for any CBSD at the and 44 U.S.C. 3507. Commission be given confidential outer limit of the PAL Protection Area, The total annual reporting burdens treatment under 47 CFR 0.459 of the but allows a PAL to self-report a contour and costs for the respondents are as Commission’s rules. smaller than that established by the follows: Needs and Uses: The FCC adopted an SAS. OMB Control Number: 3060–1211. Order on Reconsideration and Second These rules which contain OMB Approval Date: May 11, 2017. Report and Order, FCC 16–55, that information collection requirements are OMB Expiration Date: May 31, 2020. amends rules established in the First designed to provide for flexible use of Title: Sections 96.17; 96.21; 96.23; Report and Order, FCC 15–47, for this spectrum, while managing three 96.25; 96.33; 96.35; 96.39; 96.41; 96.43; commercial use of 150 megahertz in the tiers of users in the band, and create a 96.45; 96.51; 96.57; 96.59; 96.61; 96.63; 3550–3700 MHz (3.5 GHz) band and a low-cost entry point for a wide array of 96.67, Commercial Operations in the new Citizens Broadband Radio Service, users. The rules will encourage 3550–3650 MHz Band. on April 28, 2016, published at 81 FR innovation and investment in mobile Form Number: Not applicable. 49023 (July 26, 2016). The rule changes broadband use in this spectrum while Type of Review: Revision of a information requirements contained in protecting incumbent users. Without currently approved information the First Report and Order are also this information, the Commission would collection. approved under this Office of not be able to carry out its statutory Respondents: Business or other for- Management and Budget (OMB) control responsibilities. profit entities, state, local, or tribal number and have not changed since Federal Communications Commission. government and not for profit they were last approved by OMB. institutions. The Commission received approval Marlene H. Dortch, Number of Respondents and from OMB for the information collection Secretary, Office of the Secretary. Responses: 110,782 respondents; requirements contained in FCC 16–55. [FR Doc. 2017–12117 Filed 6–9–17; 8:45 am] 226,099 responses. The amendments contained in the BILLING CODE 6712–01–P pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:07 Jun 09, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\12JNR1.SGM 12JNR1$

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; announcement of effective date.
Dates		The amendments to 47 CFR 96.25(c)(1)(i), published at 81 FR 49023, July 26, 2016, are effective on July 3, 2017.
Contact		For additional information, contact Cathy Williams, [email protected], (202) 418-2918.
FR Citation		82 FR 26857