83_FR_16927 83 FR 16853 - Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget

83 FR 16853 - Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 74 (April 17, 2018)

Page Range16853-16855
FR Document2018-08027

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (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.

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 17, 2018)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1189]


Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to 
the Office of Management and Budget

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

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Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the 
Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to 
take this opportunity to comment on the following information 
collection. 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 concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
    The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management 
and Budget (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 comments should be submitted on or before May 17, 2018. 
If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it 
difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, 
you should advise the contacts listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via 
email Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Cathy Williams, FCC, via 
email PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the 
comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) 
submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ``Currently 
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the 
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) 
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies 
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button 
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC 
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of 
this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC 
submission to OMB will be displayed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal 
agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following 
information collection. 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 concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1189.
    Title: Signal Boosters, Sections 1.1307(b)(1), 20.3, 20.21(a)(2), 
20.21(a)(5), 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(I)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(I)(H), 
20.21(f), 20.21(h), 22.9, 24.9, 27.9. 90.203, 90.219(b)(l)(I), 
90.219(d)(5), and 90.219(e)(5).
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, Not for profit 
institutions and Individuals or household.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 632,595 respondents and 
635,215 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .5 hours-40 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement, On occasion 
reporting requirement and Third party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. 154(I), 303(g), 303(r) and 332.
    Total Annual Burden: 324,470 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: This information collection affects 
individuals or households; thus, there are impacts under the Privacy 
Act. However, the government is not directly collecting this 
information and the R&O directs carriers to protect the information to 
the extent it is considered Customer Proprietary Network Information 
(CPNI).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking approval from the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a three year time period 
for this information collection requirements approved under this 
collection. The following information collection requirements are 
approved under this collection:
    Labeling Requirements: Sections 20.21(a)(5), 20.21(f), 
90.219(e)(5)--In order to avoid consumer confusion and provide 
consumers with needed information, the Commission adopted labeling 
requirements for Consumer and Industrial Signal Boosters. Consumer 
Signal Boosters must be labeled to identify the device as a 
``consumer'' device and make the consumer aware that the device must be 
registered; may only be operated with the consent of the consumer's 
wireless provider; may only be operated with approved antennas and 
cables; and that E911 communications may be affected for calls served 
by using the device. Industrial Signal Boosters must include a label 
stating that the device is not a consumer device, is designed for 
installation by FCC licensees or a qualified installer, and the 
operator must have a FCC license or consent of a FCC licensee to 
operate the device. Accordingly, all signal boosters marketed on or 
after March 1, 2014, must include the advisories (1) in on-line point-
of-sale marketing materials; (2) in any print or on-line owner's manual 
and installation instructions; (3) on the outside packaging of the 
device; and (4) on a label affixed to the device. Part 90 signal 
boosters marketed or sold on or after March 1, 2014, must include a 
label stating that the device is not a consumer device; the operator 
must have a FCC license or consent of a FCC licensee to operate the 
device; the operator must register Class B signal boosters; and 
unauthorized use may result in significant forfeitures.
    Section 20.21(f)(1)(iv)(A)(2)--In order to ensure that consumers 
are properly informed about which devices are suitable for their use 
and how to comply with our rules, the Commission required that all 
Consumer Signal Boosters certified for fixed, in-building operation 
include a label directing consumers that the device may only be 
operated in a fixed, in-building location. The Verizon Petitioners 
state that this additional labeling requirement is necessary to

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inform purchasers of fixed Consumer Signal Boosters that they may not 
lawfully be installed and operated in a moving vehicle or outdoor 
location. We recognize that our labeling requirement imposes additional 
costs on entities that manufacture Consumer Signal Boosters; however, 
on balance, we find that such costs are outweighed by the benefits of 
ensuring that consumers purchase appropriate devices. Accordingly, all 
fixed Consumer Signal Boosters, both Provider-Specific and Wideband, 
manufactured or imported on or after one year from the effective date 
of the rule change must include the following advisory (1) in on-line 
point-of-sale marketing materials, (2) in any print or on-line owner's 
manual and installation instructions, (3) on the outside packaging of 
the device, and (4) on a label affixed to the device: ``This device may 
be operated ONLY in a fixed location for in-building use.''
    Section 1.1307(b)(1)--Radiofrequency (RF). This rule requires that 
a label is affixed to the transmitting antenna that provides adequate 
notice regarding potential RF safety hazards and references the 
applicable FCC-adopted limits for RF exposure. Provider Reporting 
Requirement: In order to facilitate review of wireless providers' 
behavior regarding Consumer Signal Boosters, the R&O requires that on 
March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, all nationwide wireless providers 
publicly indicate their status regarding consent for each Consumer 
Signal Booster that has received FCC certification as listed in a 
Public Notice to be released by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 
30 days prior to each reporting date. For each listed Consumer Signal 
Booster, wireless providers should publicly indicate whether they (1) 
consent to use of the device; (2) do not consent to use of the device; 
or (3) are still considering whether or not they will consent to the 
use of the device.
    Registration Requirements: Section 20.21(a)(2)--The rules require 
signal booster operators to register Consumer Signal Boosters, existing 
and new, with their serving wireless providers prior to operation. This 
is a mandatory requirement to continue or begin operation of a Consumer 
Signal Booster. The registration requirement will aid in interference 
resolution and facilitate provider control over Consumer Signal 
Boosters. The information collection contained in Section 20.21(a)(2) 
affects individuals or households; thus, there are impacts under the 
Privacy Act. However, the government is not directly collecting this 
information and the R&O directs carriers to protect the information to 
the extent it is considered Customer Proprietary Network Information 
(CPNI).
    Section 20.21(h)--By March 1, 2014, all providers who voluntarily 
consent to the use of Consumer Signal Boosters on their networks must 
establish a free registration system for their subscribers. At a 
minimum, providers must collect (1) the name of the Consumer Signal 
Booster owner and/or operator, if different individuals; (2) the make, 
model, and serial number of the device; (3) the location of the device; 
and (4) the date of initial operation. Otherwise, the Commission 
permits providers to develop their own registration systems to 
facilitate provider control and interference resolution, providers 
should collect only such information that is reasonably related to 
achieving these dual goals. Wireless providers may determine how to 
collect such information and how to keep it up-to-date. Section 
90.219(d)(5)--This rule requires operators of Part 90 Class B signal 
boosters to register these devices in a searchable on-line database 
that will be maintained and operated by the Wireless Telecommunications 
Bureau via delegated authority from the Commission. The Commission 
believes this will be a valuable tool to resolve interference should it 
occur.
    Certification Requirements: Sections 20.3, 20.21(e)(2), 
20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 90.203--These rules, in 
conjunction with the R&O, require that signal booster manufacturers 
demonstrate that they meet the new technical specifications using the 
existing and unchanged equipment authorization application, including 
submitting a technical document with the application for FCC equipment 
authorization that shows compliance of all antennas, cables and/or 
coupling devices with the requirements of Sec.  20.21(e). The R&O 
further provides that manufacturers must make certain certifications 
when applying for device certification. Manufacturers must provide an 
explanation of all measures taken to ensure that the technical 
safeguards designed to inhibit harmful interference and protect 
wireless networks cannot be deactivated by the user. The R&O requires 
that manufacturers of Provider-Specific Consumer Signal Boosters may 
only be certificated with the consent of the licensee so the 
manufacturer must certify that it has obtained such consent as part of 
the equipment certification process. The R&O also requires that if a 
manufacturer claims that a device will not affect E911 communications, 
the manufacturer must certify this claim during the equipment 
certification process. Note: The ``application for equipment'' 
certification requirements are met under OMB Control Number 3060-0057, 
FCC Form 731.
    Antenna Kitting Documentation Requirement: Sections 
20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H)--The rules require that all 
consumer boosters must be sold with user manuals specifying all 
antennas and cables that meet the requirements of this section. Part 90 
Licensee Consent Documentation Requirement: Section 90.219(b)(1)(i)--
This rule requires that non-licensees seeking to operate part 90 signal 
boosters must obtain the express consent of the licensee(s) of the 
frequencies for which the device or system is intended to amplify. The 
rules further require that such consent must be maintained in a 
recordable format that can be presented to a FCC representative or 
other relevant licensee investigating interference.
    Cross-reference to Other Rule Parts: Sections 22.9, 24.9, and 
27.9--Operation of a consumer signal booster under Parts 22, 24, and 27 
of the Commission's rules must also comply with section 20.21 of the 
Commission's rules, including all relevant information collections.

Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison, Office of the Secretary.
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                                               mobility;                                               Director, Transportation and Climate                  Fl., Chicago, Illinois 60604. Commenters
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                                               Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal                          under review appears, look for the OMB                directs carriers to protect the
                                               Communications Commission (FCC or                       control number of this ICR and then                   information to the extent it is
                                               the Commission) invites the general                     click on the ICR Reference Number. A                  considered Customer Proprietary
                                               public and other Federal agencies to                    copy of the FCC submission to OMB                     Network Information (CPNI).
                                               take this opportunity to comment on the                 will be displayed.                                       Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
                                               following information collection.                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of                 There is no need for confidentiality with
                                               Comments are requested concerning:                      its continuing effort to reduce                       this collection of information.
                                               Whether the proposed collection of                      paperwork burdens, and as required by                    Needs and Uses: The Commission is
                                               information is necessary for the proper                 the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of                  seeking approval from the Office of
                                               performance of the functions of the                     1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the Federal               Management and Budget (OMB)
                                               Commission, including whether the                       Communications Commission (FCC or                     approval for a three year time period for
                                               information shall have practical utility;                                                                     this information collection requirements
                                                                                                       the Commission) invites the general
                                               the accuracy of the Commission’s                                                                              approved under this collection. The
                                                                                                       public and other Federal agencies to
                                               burden estimate; ways to enhance the                                                                          following information collection
                                                                                                       take this opportunity to comment on the
                                               quality, utility, and clarity of the                                                                          requirements are approved under this
                                                                                                       following information collection.
                                               information collected; ways to minimize                                                                       collection:
                                                                                                       Comments are requested concerning:                       Labeling Requirements: Sections
                                               the burden of the collection of                         Whether the proposed collection of
                                               information on the respondents,                                                                               20.21(a)(5), 20.21(f), 90.219(e)(5)—In
                                                                                                       information is necessary for the proper               order to avoid consumer confusion and
                                               including the use of automated                          performance of the functions of the
                                               collection techniques or other forms of                                                                       provide consumers with needed
                                                                                                       Commission, including whether the                     information, the Commission adopted
                                               information technology; and ways to                     information shall have practical utility;
                                               further reduce the information                                                                                labeling requirements for Consumer and
                                                                                                       the accuracy of the Commission’s                      Industrial Signal Boosters. Consumer
                                               collection burden on small business                     burden estimate; ways to enhance the
                                               concerns with fewer than 25 employees.                                                                        Signal Boosters must be labeled to
                                                                                                       quality, utility, and clarity of the                  identify the device as a ‘‘consumer’’
                                                  The Commission may not conduct or                    information collected; ways to minimize
                                               sponsor a collection of information                                                                           device and make the consumer aware
                                                                                                       the burden of the collection of                       that the device must be registered; may
                                               unless it displays a currently valid                    information on the respondents,
                                               Office of Management and Budget                                                                               only be operated with the consent of the
                                                                                                       including the use of automated                        consumer’s wireless provider; may only
                                               (OMB) control number. No person shall                   collection techniques or other forms of
                                               be subject to any penalty for failing to                                                                      be operated with approved antennas
                                                                                                       information technology; and ways to                   and cables; and that E911
                                               comply with a collection of information                 further reduce the information
                                               subject to the PRA that does not display                                                                      communications may be affected for
                                                                                                       collection burden on small business                   calls served by using the device.
                                               a valid OMB control number.                             concerns with fewer than 25 employees.                Industrial Signal Boosters must include
                                               DATES: Written comments should be                          OMB Control Number: 3060–1189.                     a label stating that the device is not a
                                               submitted on or before May 17, 2018. If                    Title: Signal Boosters, Sections                   consumer device, is designed for
                                               you anticipate that you will be                         1.1307(b)(1), 20.3, 20.21(a)(2),                      installation by FCC licensees or a
                                               submitting comments, but find it                        20.21(a)(5), 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(I)(G),          qualified installer, and the operator
                                               difficult to do so within the period of                 20.21(e)(9)(I)(H), 20.21(f), 20.21(h), 22.9,          must have a FCC license or consent of
                                               time allowed by this notice, you should                 24.9, 27.9. 90.203, 90.219(b)(l)(I),                  a FCC licensee to operate the device.
                                               advise the contacts listed below as soon                90.219(d)(5), and 90.219(e)(5).                       Accordingly, all signal boosters
                                               as possible.                                               Form Number: N/A.                                  marketed on or after March 1, 2014,
                                               ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to                      Type of Review: Extension of a                     must include the advisories (1) in on-
                                               Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via email                      currently approved collection.                        line point-of-sale marketing materials;
                                               Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and                        Respondents: Business or other for-                (2) in any print or on-line owner’s
                                               to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@                  profit entities, Not for profit institutions          manual and installation instructions; (3)
                                               fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.                  and Individuals or household.                         on the outside packaging of the device;
                                               Include in the comments the OMB                            Number of Respondents and                          and (4) on a label affixed to the device.
                                               control number as shown in the                          Responses: 632,595 respondents and                    Part 90 signal boosters marketed or sold
                                               SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.                        635,215 responses.                                    on or after March 1, 2014, must include
                                               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For                       Estimated Time per Response: .5                    a label stating that the device is not a
                                               additional information or copies of the                 hours-40 hours.                                       consumer device; the operator must
                                               information collection, contact Cathy                      Frequency of Response:                             have a FCC license or consent of a FCC
                                               Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a                   Recordkeeping requirement, On                         licensee to operate the device; the
                                               copy of this information collection                     occasion reporting requirement and                    operator must register Class B signal
                                               request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go                  Third party disclosure requirement.                   boosters; and unauthorized use may
                                               to the web page http://www.reginfo.gov/                    Obligation to Respond: Required to                 result in significant forfeitures.
                                               public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the                     obtain or retain benefits. The statutory                 Section 20.21(f)(1)(iv)(A)(2)—In order
                                               section of the web page called                          authority for this information collection             to ensure that consumers are properly
                                               ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on                is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154(I), 303(g),             informed about which devices are
                                               the downward-pointing arrow in the                      303(r) and 332.                                       suitable for their use and how to comply
                                               ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the                            Total Annual Burden: 324,470 hours.                with our rules, the Commission required
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                                               ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4)                    Total Annual Cost: No cost.                        that all Consumer Signal Boosters
                                               select ‘‘Federal Communications                            Privacy Impact Assessment: This                    certified for fixed, in-building operation
                                               Commission’’ from the list of agencies                  information collection affects                        include a label directing consumers that
                                               presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box,                 individuals or households; thus, there                the device may only be operated in a
                                               (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the                  are impacts under the Privacy Act.                    fixed, in-building location. The Verizon
                                               right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6)                 However, the government is not directly               Petitioners state that this additional
                                               when the list of FCC ICRs currently                     collecting this information and the R&O               labeling requirement is necessary to


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                                               inform purchasers of fixed Consumer                             are impacts under the Privacy Act.                    certificated with the consent of the
                                               Signal Boosters that they may not                               However, the government is not directly               licensee so the manufacturer must
                                               lawfully be installed and operated in a                         collecting this information and the R&O               certify that it has obtained such consent
                                               moving vehicle or outdoor location. We                          directs carriers to protect the                       as part of the equipment certification
                                               recognize that our labeling requirement                         information to the extent it is                       process. The R&O also requires that if a
                                               imposes additional costs on entities that                       considered Customer Proprietary                       manufacturer claims that a device will
                                               manufacture Consumer Signal Boosters;                           Network Information (CPNI).                           not affect E911 communications, the
                                               however, on balance, we find that such                             Section 20.21(h)—By March 1, 2014,                 manufacturer must certify this claim
                                               costs are outweighed by the benefits of                         all providers who voluntarily consent to              during the equipment certification
                                               ensuring that consumers purchase                                the use of Consumer Signal Boosters on                process. Note: The ‘‘application for
                                               appropriate devices. Accordingly, all                           their networks must establish a free                  equipment’’ certification requirements
                                               fixed Consumer Signal Boosters, both                            registration system for their subscribers.            are met under OMB Control Number
                                               Provider-Specific and Wideband,                                 At a minimum, providers must collect                  3060–0057, FCC Form 731.
                                               manufactured or imported on or after                            (1) the name of the Consumer Signal
                                                                                                                                                                        Antenna Kitting Documentation
                                               one year from the effective date of the                         Booster owner and/or operator, if
                                                                                                                                                                     Requirement: Sections 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G),
                                               rule change must include the following                          different individuals; (2) the make,
                                                                                                                                                                     20.21(e)(9)(i)(H)—The rules require that
                                               advisory (1) in on-line point-of-sale                           model, and serial number of the device;
                                                                                                               (3) the location of the device; and (4) the           all consumer boosters must be sold with
                                               marketing materials, (2) in any print or
                                                                                                               date of initial operation. Otherwise, the             user manuals specifying all antennas
                                               on-line owner’s manual and installation
                                                                                                               Commission permits providers to                       and cables that meet the requirements of
                                               instructions, (3) on the outside
                                                                                                               develop their own registration systems                this section. Part 90 Licensee Consent
                                               packaging of the device, and (4) on a
                                                                                                               to facilitate provider control and                    Documentation Requirement: Section
                                               label affixed to the device: ‘‘This device
                                                                                                               interference resolution, providers                    90.219(b)(1)(i)—This rule requires that
                                               may be operated ONLY in a fixed
                                                                                                               should collect only such information                  non-licensees seeking to operate part 90
                                               location for in-building use.’’
                                                  Section 1.1307(b)(1)—Radiofrequency                          that is reasonably related to achieving               signal boosters must obtain the express
                                               (RF). This rule requires that a label is                        these dual goals. Wireless providers                  consent of the licensee(s) of the
                                               affixed to the transmitting antenna that                        may determine how to collect such                     frequencies for which the device or
                                               provides adequate notice regarding                              information and how to keep it up-to-                 system is intended to amplify. The rules
                                               potential RF safety hazards and                                 date. Section 90.219(d)(5)—This rule                  further require that such consent must
                                               references the applicable FCC-adopted                           requires operators of Part 90 Class B                 be maintained in a recordable format
                                               limits for RF exposure. Provider                                signal boosters to register these devices             that can be presented to a FCC
                                               Reporting Requirement: In order to                              in a searchable on-line database that                 representative or other relevant licensee
                                               facilitate review of wireless providers’                        will be maintained and operated by the                investigating interference.
                                               behavior regarding Consumer Signal                              Wireless Telecommunications Bureau                       Cross-reference to Other Rule Parts:
                                               Boosters, the R&O requires that on                              via delegated authority from the                      Sections 22.9, 24.9, and 27.9—
                                               March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, all                           Commission. The Commission believes                   Operation of a consumer signal booster
                                               nationwide wireless providers publicly                          this will be a valuable tool to resolve               under Parts 22, 24, and 27 of the
                                               indicate their status regarding consent                         interference should it occur.                         Commission’s rules must also comply
                                               for each Consumer Signal Booster that                              Certification Requirements: Sections               with section 20.21 of the Commission’s
                                               has received FCC certification as listed                        20.3, 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(i)(G),                 rules, including all relevant information
                                               in a Public Notice to be released by the                        20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 90.203—These rules,                collections.
                                               Wireless Telecommunications Bureau                              in conjunction with the R&O, require
                                                                                                                                                                     Federal Communications Commission.
                                               30 days prior to each reporting date. For                       that signal booster manufacturers
                                               each listed Consumer Signal Booster,                            demonstrate that they meet the new                    Katura Jackson,
                                               wireless providers should publicly                              technical specifications using the                    Federal Register Liaison, Office of the
                                               indicate whether they (1) consent to use                        existing and unchanged equipment                      Secretary.
                                               of the device; (2) do not consent to use                        authorization application, including                  [FR Doc. 2018–08027 Filed 4–16–18; 8:45 am]
                                               of the device; or (3) are still considering                     submitting a technical document with                  BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
                                               whether or not they will consent to the                         the application for FCC equipment
                                               use of the device.                                              authorization that shows compliance of
                                                  Registration Requirements: Section                           all antennas, cables and/or coupling                  FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
                                               20.21(a)(2)—The rules require signal                            devices with the requirements of                      COMMISSION
                                               booster operators to register Consumer                          § 20.21(e). The R&O further provides
                                               Signal Boosters, existing and new, with                         that manufacturers must make certain                  Open Commission Meeting, Tuesday,
                                               their serving wireless providers prior to                       certifications when applying for device               April 17, 2018
                                               operation. This is a mandatory                                  certification. Manufacturers must
                                                                                                                                                                     April 10, 2018.
                                               requirement to continue or begin                                provide an explanation of all measures
                                               operation of a Consumer Signal Booster.                         taken to ensure that the technical                      The Federal Communications
                                               The registration requirement will aid in                        safeguards designed to inhibit harmful                Commission will hold an Open Meeting
                                               interference resolution and facilitate                          interference and protect wireless                     on the subjects listed below on Tuesday,
                                               provider control over Consumer Signal                           networks cannot be deactivated by the                 April 17, 2018 which is scheduled to
                                               Boosters. The information collection                            user. The R&O requires that                           commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–
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                                               contained in Section 20.21(a)(2) affects                        manufacturers of Provider-Specific                    C305, at 445 12th Street SW,
                                               individuals or households; thus, there                          Consumer Signal Boosters may only be                  Washington, DC.

                                                 Item No.                                Bureau                                                                       Subject

                                               1 ...............   Wireline Competition ..................................   Title: Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply
                                                                                                                                Chain Through FCC Programs (WC Docket No. 18–89).



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Document Created: 2018-04-17 02:52:10
Document Modified: 2018-04-17 02:52:10
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice and request for comments.
DatesWritten comments should be submitted on or before May 17, 2018. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts listed below as soon as possible.
ContactFor additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418- 2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page http://www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ``Currently Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed.
FR Citation83 FR 16853 

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