83 FR 43987 - Modification of Rules To Codify New Procedure for Non-Federal Public Safety Entities To License Federal Interoperability Channels

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 168 (August 29, 2018)

Page Range		43987-43988
FR Document		2018-18691

In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection associated with Order DA 18-282. This document is consistent with Order DA 18-282, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the information collection associated with that order.

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2018)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 90


Modification of Rules To Codify New Procedure for Non-Federal 
Public Safety Entities To License Federal Interoperability Channels

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, 
the information collection associated with Order DA 18-282. This 
document is consistent with Order DA 18-282, which stated that the 
Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing 
the effective date of the information collection associated with that 
order.

DATES: The addition of 47 CFR 90.25, published at 83 FR 19976, May 7, 
2018, is effective August 29, 2018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Brian Marenco, Policy and Licensing 
Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418-
0838, or email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov. For additional information 
concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection 
requirements contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991 or via email at 
Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on August 13, 
2018, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information 
collection requirements relating to new Sec.  90.25 adopted in Order, 
DA 18-282, published at 83 FR 19976, May 7, 2018. The OMB Control 
Number is 3060-1257. The Commission publishes this document as an 
announcement of the effective date of the rules. If you have any 
comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission 
can improve the collection and reduce any burdens caused thereby, 
please contact Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications Commission, Room 
1-A620, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. Please include the 
OMB Control Number, 3060-1257, in your correspondence. The Commission 
will also accept your comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov.
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 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 final OMB 
approval on August 13, 2018, for the information collection requirement 
contained in new rule 47 CFR 90.25.
    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 Number is 3060-1257.
    The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995,

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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: 3060-1257.
    OMB Approval Date: August 13, 2018.
    OMB Expiration Date: August 31, 2021.
    Title: New Procedure for Non-Federal Public Safety Entities to 
License Federal Government Interoperability Channels.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; State, local, or tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 45,947 respondents; 45,947 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: New Section 90.25 adopted in Order DA 18-
282, requires any non-federal public safety entity seeking to license 
mobile and portable units on the Federal Interoperability Channels to 
obtain written concurrence from its Statewide Interoperability 
Coordinator (SWIC) or a state appointed official and include such 
written concurrence with its application for license. A non-federal 
public safety entity may communicate on designated Federal 
Interoperability Channels for joint federal/non-federal operations, 
provided it first obtains a license from the Commission authorizing use 
of the channels. Statutory authority for these collections are 
contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 301, 303, and 332 of the 
Communications Act of 1934.
    Total Annual Burden: 11,487 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Privacy Act: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Applicants who include 
written concurrence from their SWIC or state appointed official with 
their application to license mobile and portable units on the Federal 
Interoperability Channels need not include any confidential information 
with their application. Nonetheless, there is a need for 
confidentiality with respect to all applications filed with the 
Commission through its Universal Licensing System (ULS). Although ULS 
stores all information pertaining to the individual license via an FCC 
Registration Number (FRN), confidential information is accessible only 
by persons or entities that hold the password for each account, and the 
Commission's licensing staff. Information on private land mobile radio 
licensees is maintained in the Commission's system of records, FCC/WTB-
1, ``Wireless Services Licensing Records.'' The licensee records will 
be publicly available and routinely used in accordance with subsection 
(b) of the Privacy Act. TIN Numbers and material which is afforded 
confidential treatment pursuant to a request made under 47 CFR 0.459 
will not be available for Public inspection. Any personally 
identifiable information (PII) that individual applicants provide is 
covered by a system of records, FCC/WTB-1, ``Wireless Services 
Licensing Records,'' and these and all other records may be disclosed 
pursuant to the Routine Uses as stated in this system of records 
notice.
    Needs and Uses: The purpose of requiring a non-federal public 
safety entity to obtain written consent from its SWIC or state 
appointed official before communicating with federal government 
agencies on the Federal Interoperability Channels is to ensure that the 
non-federal public safety entity operates in accordance with the rules 
and procedures governing use of the federal interoperability channels 
and does not cause inadvertent interference during emergencies. 
Commission staff will use the written concurrence from the SWIC or 
state appointed official to determine if an applicant's proposed 
operation on the Federal Interoperability Channels conforms to the 
terms of an agreement signed by the SWIC or state appointed official 
with a federal user with a valid assignment from the National 
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) which has 
jurisdiction over the channels.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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also accept your comments via email at Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No effective date of the information
PRA@fcc.gov. impact(s). collection associated with that order.
To request materials in accessible Needs and Uses: The Warning, Alert DATES: The addition of 47 CFR 90.25,
formats for people with disabilities and Response Network Act, Title VI of published at 83 FR 19976, May 7, 2018,
(Braille, large print, electronic files, the Security and Accountability for is effective August 29, 2018.
audio format), send an email to fcc504@ Every Port Act of 2006 (120 Stat. 1884, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
fcc.gov or call the Consumer and section 602(a), codified at 47 U.S.C. Brian Marenco, Policy and Licensing
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 1201, et seq., 1202(a)) (WARN Act) gives Division, Public Safety and Homeland
418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 the Commission authority to adopt Security Bureau, at (202) 418–0838, or
(TTY). relevant technical standards, protocols, email: Brian.Marenco@fcc.gov. For
Synopsis procedures and other technical additional information concerning the
requirements governing Wireless Paperwork Reduction Act information
As required by the Paperwork
Emergency Alert. The WARN Act also collection requirements contact Nicole
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507),
gives the Commission authority to adopt Ongele at (202) 418–2991 or via email
the FCC is notifying the public that it
procedures by which CMS Providers at Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov.
received final OMB approval on August
disclose their intent to participate in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
1, 2018, for the information collection
WEA. The Commission created WEA in document announces that, on August
requirements contained in the
modifications to the Commission’s rules response to the WARN Act, and to 13, 2018, OMB approved, for a period of
in 47 CFR 10.240. satisfy the Commission’s mandate to three years, the information collection
Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency promote the safety of life and property requirements relating to new § 90.25
may not conduct or sponsor a collection using wire and radio communication. adopted in Order, DA 18–282,
of information unless it displays a These information collections involve published at 83 FR 19976, May 7, 2018.
current, valid OMB Control Number. No the WEA system, which allows CMS The OMB Control Number is 3060–
person shall be subject to any penalty Providers to elect to transmit emergency 1257. The Commission publishes this
for failing to comply with a collection alerts to the public. The information document as an announcement of the
of information subject to the Paperwork collection from CMS Providers include effective date of the rules. If you have
Reduction Act that does not display a (1) disclosing the extent to which a CMS any comments on the burden estimates
current, valid OMB Control Number. Provider participates in wireless alerts listed below, or how the Commission
The OMB Control Number is 3060– (‘‘in whole’’ or ‘‘in part’’); and (2) can improve the collection and reduce
1113. enhanced notification of the CMS any burdens caused thereby, please
The foregoing notice is required by provider’s non-participation in WEA, to contact Nicole Ongele, Federal
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, new subscribers at the point of sale. Communications Commission, Room 1–
Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, These disclosures will allow consumers A620, 445 12th Street SW, Washington,
and 44 U.S.C. 3507. to make more informed choices about DC 20554. Please include the OMB
The total annual reporting burdens their ability to receive WEA Alert Control Number, 3060–1257, in your
and costs for the respondents are as Messages that are relevant to them. correspondence. The Commission will
follows: Federal Communications Commission. also accept your comments via email at
OMB Control Number: 3060–1113. Marlene Dortch, PRA@fcc.gov.
OMB Approval Date: August 1, 2018. To request materials in accessible
OMB Expiration Date: August 31, Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018–18704 Filed 8–28–18; 8:45 am] formats for people with disabilities
2021. (Braille, large print, electronic files,
Title: Election Whether to Participate BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
audio format), send an email to fcc504@
in the Wireless Emergency Alert
fcc.gov or call the Consumer and
System.
Form Number: N/A. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202)
Respondents: Business or other for- COMMISSION 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432
profit entities. (TTY).
Number of Respondents and 47 CFR Part 90
Synopsis
Responses: 1,253 respondents; 5,012
responses. Modification of Rules To Codify New As required by the Paperwork
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5–12 Procedure for Non-Federal Public Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507),
hours. Safety Entities To License Federal the FCC is notifying the public that it
Frequency of Response: On occasion Interoperability Channels received final OMB approval on August
reporting requirement recordkeeping 13, 2018, for the information collection
AGENCY: Federal Communications requirement contained in new rule 47
and third-party disclosure requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory Commission. CFR 90.25.
and voluntary. The statutory authority ACTION: Final rule; announcement of Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency
for this information collection is effective date. may not conduct or sponsor a collection
contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), of information unless it displays a
154(j), 154(o), 218, 219, 230, 256, 302(a), SUMMARY: In this document, the current, valid OMB Control Number.
303(f), 303(g), 303(r), 403, 621(b)(3), and Commission announces that the Office No person shall be subject to any
621(d). of Management and Budget (OMB) has penalty for failing to comply with a
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Total Annual Burden: 28,820 hours. approved, for a period of three years, the collection of information subject to the
Total Annual Cost: No Cost. information collection associated with Paperwork Reduction Act that does not
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Order DA 18–282. This document is display a current, valid OMB Control
An assurance of confidentiality is not consistent with Order DA 18–282, Number. The OMB Control Number is
offered because this information which stated that the Commission 3060–1257.
collection does not involve confidential would publish a document in the The foregoing notice is required by
information. Federal Register announcing the the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,

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Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, WTB–1, ‘‘Wireless Services Licensing paperwork burden of its regulations
and 44 U.S.C. 3507. Records.’’ The licensee records will be while still supporting compliance with
The total annual reporting burdens publicly available and routinely used in the Federal hours of service laws and
and costs for the respondents are as accordance with subsection (b) of the regulations. Current regulations require
follows: Privacy Act. TIN Numbers and material employees covered by those laws or
OMB Control Number: 3060–1257. which is afforded confidential treatment regulations (covered service employees)
OMB Approval Date: August 13, 2018. pursuant to a request made under 47 to create and retain hours of service
OMB Expiration Date: August 31, CFR 0.459 will not be available for records by hand (a paper system) or
2021. Public inspection. Any personally ‘‘certify’’ the record using a compliant
Title: New Procedure for Non-Federal identifiable information (PII) that computerized system (an electronic
Public Safety Entities to License Federal individual applicants provide is covered system) with program logic. Cognizant
Government Interoperability Channels. by a system of records, FCC/WTB–1, of the burden placed on small
Form Number: N/A. ‘‘Wireless Services Licensing Records,’’ operations, FRA provides a simplified
Respondents: Not-for-profit and these and all other records may be method of computerized recordkeeping
institutions; State, local, or tribal disclosed pursuant to the Routine Uses (an automated system)—in which
government. as stated in this system of records employees apply their electronic
Number of Respondents and notice. signatures to automated records stored
Responses: 45,947 respondents; 45,947 Needs and Uses: The purpose of in a railroad computer system without
responses. requiring a non-federal public safety the complexity and functionality of an
Estimated Time per Response: 0.25
entity to obtain written consent from its electronic system—for eligible smaller
hours.
SWIC or state appointed official before railroads (and contractors and
Frequency of Response: One-time
communicating with federal subcontractors providing covered
reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: New Section government agencies on the Federal service employees to such railroads).
90.25 adopted in Order DA 18–282, Interoperability Channels is to ensure This rule does not require the use of
requires any non-federal public safety that the non-federal public safety entity automated recordkeeping, but, when
entity seeking to license mobile and operates in accordance with the rules implemented by the small operations for
portable units on the Federal and procedures governing use of the which it is tailored, it will decrease the
Interoperability Channels to obtain federal interoperability channels and burden hours spent on hours of service
written concurrence from its Statewide does not cause inadvertent interference recordkeeping.
Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) or a during emergencies. Commission staff DATES: This final rule is effective August
state appointed official and include will use the written concurrence from 29, 2018 in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
such written concurrence with its the SWIC or state appointed official to 553(d)(1).
application for license. A non-federal determine if an applicant’s proposed ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to
public safety entity may communicate operation on the Federal read background documents or
on designated Federal Interoperability Interoperability Channels conforms to comments received, go to http://
Channels for joint federal/non-federal the terms of an agreement signed by the www.regulations.gov and follow the
operations, provided it first obtains a SWIC or state appointed official with a online instructions for accessing the
license from the Commission federal user with a valid assignment docket.
authorizing use of the channels. from the National Telecommunications
and Information Administration (NTIA) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Statutory authority for these collections Patrick J. Hogan, Transportation
are contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 301, which has jurisdiction over the
channels. Specialist, Office of Railroad Safety,
303, and 332 of the Communications Federal Railroad Administration, 1200
Act of 1934. Federal Communications Commission.
New Jersey Avenue SE, W33–448,
Total Annual Burden: 11,487 hours. Marlene Dortch, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 202–
Total Annual Cost: No cost. Secretary. 493–0277; email: Patrick.Hogan@
Privacy Act: No impact(s). [FR Doc. 2018–18691 Filed 8–28–18; 8:45 am] dot.gov; Kyle Fields, Trial Attorney,
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Office of Chief Counsel, Federal
Applicants who include written
Railroad Administration, 1200 New
concurrence from their SWIC or state
Jersey Avenue SE., W31–232,
appointed official with their application
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington, DC 20590; telephone 202–
to license mobile and portable units on
493–6168; email: Kyle.Fields@dot.gov;
the Federal Interoperability Channels
Federal Railroad Administration or Emily T. Prince, Trial Attorney,
need not include any confidential
Office of Chief Counsel, Federal
information with their application.
49 CFR Part 228 Railroad Administration, 1200 New
Nonetheless, there is a need for
Jersey Avenue SE, W31–216,
confidentiality with respect to all [Docket No. FRA–2012–0101]
Washington, DC 20590; telephone 202–
applications filed with the Commission
RIN 2130–AC41 493–6146; email: Emily.Prince@dot.gov.
through its Universal Licensing System
(ULS). Although ULS stores all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Hours of Service Recordkeeping;
information pertaining to the individual Commonly Used Abbreviations
Automated Recordkeeping
license via an FCC Registration Number
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
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(FRN), confidential information is AGENCY: Federal Railroad FRA Federal Railroad Administration
accessible only by persons or entities Administration (FRA), Department of HS Hours of service
that hold the password for each account, Transportation (DOT).
and the Commission’s licensing staff. Table of Contents for Supplementary
ACTION: Final rule.
Information on private land mobile Information
radio licensees is maintained in the SUMMARY: This rule is part of FRA’s I. Executive Summary
Commission’s system of records, FCC/ broader initiative to reduce the II. Background and History

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; announcement of effective date.
Dates		The addition of 47 CFR 90.25, published at 83 FR 19976, May 7, 2018, is effective August 29, 2018.
Contact		Brian Marenco, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418- 0838, or email: [email protected] For additional information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991 or via email at [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 43987