[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37258-37259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15999]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-XXXX]
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 August 31,
2015. 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-XXXX.
Title: Sections 96.17; 96.21; 96.23; 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: New 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; 136,432 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0 to .5 hours.
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.
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: 37,977 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $7,318,100.
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 a Report and Order, FCC 15-47, that
establishes rules for commercial use of 150 megahertz in the 3550-3700
MHz (3.5 GHz) band and created a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service,
on April 17, 2015, published at 80 FR 36163 (June 23, 2015). The order
creates a Spectrum Access System (SAS), an online database that will
manage and coordinate frequency use in the band through registration
and other technical information. The Commission seeks approval from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the information collection
requirements contained in FCC 15-47. The SAS will use the information
to assign frequencies, manage interference, and authorize spectrum use.
The Commission will use the information to authorize the SAS
Administrator(s) and ESC operator(s).
The following is a description of the information collection
requirements for which the Commission seeks OMB approval:
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Section 96.17(d) requires that FSS Earth Station licensees register
annually with the SAS to receive interference protection.
Section 96.21(a)(3) requires that existing commercial wireless
broadband licensees operating in the band register in order to receive
interference protection.
Sections 96.23(b); 96.33(b); 96.39(a)(1) and (c)-(e); 96.43(b);
96.45(d) require that the Citizens Broadband Radio Services Devices
(CBSDs), which will operate on the Citizens Broadband Radio Service,
must be registered with an SAS before use, provide specified
information to the SAS, and adhere to certain operating parameters.
Section 96.35(e) requires that users operating Category B CBSDs
must coordinate among each other and resolve interference through
technological solutions or other agreements.
Sections 96.39(a) and (b) require that CBSDs report their
geographic coordinates to an SAS automatically through the device or by
a professional installer.
Sections 96.39(f) and (g) require that CBSDs incorporate sufficient
security measures so that they are only able to communicate with the
SAS and approved users and devices.
Section 96.41(d)(1) requires that licensees must report the use of
an alternative Received Signal Strength Limit (RSSL) to the SAS.
Section 96.51 requires that manufacturers include a statement of
compliance with the Commission's Radio Frequency (RF) safety rules with
equipment authorization applications.
Sections 96.57(a)-(c); 96.59(a); 96.61 require that the SAS be
capable of receiving registration and technical information from CBSDs,
SASs, and ESCs, as well as employ secure communication protocols.
Section 96.63 requires that SAS Administrator applicants must
demonstrate to the Commission that they are qualified to manage an SAS.
Section 96.67 requires that an Environmental Sensing Capability
(ESC), used to protect federal radar systems from interference, may
only operate after receiving Commission approval and be able to
communicate information about the presence of a federal system and
maintain security of the detected signals.
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.
Gloria J. Miles,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-15999 Filed 6-29-15; 8:45 am]
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