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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–xxxx]
Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA), 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
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC 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 22, 2017. 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 below as soon as
possible.
SUMMARY:
Direct all PRA comments to
Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@
fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
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.
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Title: First Amendment to Nationwide
Programmatic Agreement for the
Collocation of Wireless Antennas.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, not-for-profit institutions,
and State, local, or Tribal governments.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 71 respondents; 765
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1
hour–5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Third party
disclosure reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. Statutory
authority for this information collection
is contained in Sections 1, 2, 4(i), 7, 301,
303, 309, and 332 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i),
157, 301, 303, 309, 332, and Section 106
of the National Historic Preservation Act
of 1966, 54 U.S.C. 306108.
Total Annual Burden: 2,869 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $82,285.
Privacy Impact Assessment: There are
no impacts under the Privacy Act.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
No known confidentiality between third
parties.
Needs and Uses: The Commission
will submit this information collection
for approval after the comment period to
obtain the full three year clearance from
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). The Commission is requesting
OMB approval for new disclosure
requirements pertaining to the First
Amendment to Nationwide
Programmatic Agreement for the
Collocation of Wireless Antennas (First
Amendment) to address the review of
deployments of small wireless antennas
and associated equipment under Section
106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 U.S.C.
306108 (formerly codified at 16 U.S.C.
470f). The FCC, the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation (Council), and
the National Conference of State
Historic Preservation Officers
(NCSHPO) agreed to amend the
Nationwide Programmatic Agreement
for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas
(Collocation Agreement) to account for
the limited potential of small wireless
antennas and associated equipment,
including Distributed Antenna Systems
(DAS) and small cell facilities, to affect
historic properties. The Collocation
Agreement addresses historic
preservation review for collocations on
existing towers, buildings, and other
non-tower structures. Under the
Collocation Agreement, most antenna
collocations on existing structures are
excluded from Section 106 historic
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preservation review, with a few
exceptions defined to address
potentially problematic situations. On
August 3, 2016, the Commission’s
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau,
ACHP, and NCSHPO finalized and
executed the First Amendment to the
Collocation Agreement, to tailor the
Section 106 process for small wireless
deployments by excluding deployments
that have minimal potential for adverse
effects on historic properties.
The following are the information
collection requirements in connection
with the amended provisions of
Appendix B of Part 1 of the
Commission’s rules (47 CFR pt.1, App.
B):
• Stipulation VII.C of the amended
Collocation Agreement provides that
proposals to mount a small antenna on
a traffic control structure (i.e., traffic
light) or on a light pole, lamp post or
other structure whose primary purpose
is to provide public lighting, where the
structure is located inside or within 250
feet of the boundary of a historic
district, are generally subject to review
through the Section 106 process. These
proposed collocations will be excluded
from such review on a case-by-case
basis, if (1) the collocation licensee or
the owner of the structure has not
received written or electronic
notification that the FCC is in receipt of
a complaint from a member of the
public, an Indian Tribe, a SHPO or the
Council, that the collocation has an
adverse effect on one or more historic
properties; and (2) the structure is not
historic (not a designated National
Historic Landmark or a property listed
in or eligible for listing in the National
Register of Historic Places) or
considered a contributing or compatible
element within the historic district,
under certain procedures. These
procedures require that applicant must
request in writing that the SHPO concur
with the applicant’s determination that
the structure is not a contributing or
compatible element within the historic
district, and the applicant’s written
request must specify the traffic control
structure, light pole, or lamp post on
which the applicant proposes to
collocate and explain why the structure
is not a contributing element based on
the age and type of structure, as well as
other relevant factors. The SHPO has
thirty days from its receipt of such
written notice to inform the applicant
whether it disagrees with the applicant’s
determination that the structure is not a
contributing or compatible element
within the historic district. If within the
thirty-day period, the SHPO informs the
applicant that the structure is a
contributing element or compatible
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element within the historic district or
that the applicant has not provided
sufficient information for a
determination, the applicant may not
deploy its facilities on that structure
without completing the Section 106
review process. If, within the thirty day
period, the SHPO either informs the
applicant that the structure is not a
contributing or compatible element
within the historic district, or the SHPO
fails to respond to the applicant within
the thirty-day period, the applicant has
no further Section 106 review
obligations, provided that the
collocation meets the certain volumetric
and ground disturbance provisions.
The First Amendment to the
Collocation Agreement establishes new
exclusions from the Section 106 review
process for physically small
deployments like DAS and small cells,
fulfilling a directive in the
Commission’s Infrastructure Report and
Order, 80 FR 1238, Jan. 8, 2015, to
further streamline review of these
installations. These new exclusions will
reduce the cost, time, and burden
associated with deploying small
facilities in many settings, and provide
opportunities to increase densification
at low cost and with very little impact
on historic properties. Facilitating these
deployments thus directly advances
efforts to roll out 5G service in
communities across the country.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–0773]
Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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
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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 FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid 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 Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should
be submitted on or before May 22, 2017.
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 contact listed below as soon
as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@
fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole
Ongele at (202) 418–2991.
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
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
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
OMB Control Number: 3060–0773.
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Title: Sections 2.803 and 2.803(c)(2),
Marketing of RF Devices Prior to
Equipment Authorization.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 10,000 respondents and
10,000 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5
hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time
reporting requirement and third party
disclosure requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. Statutory
authority for this information collection
is contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections
154(i), 302, 303, 303(r), and 307.
Total Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
There is no need for confidentiality.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Needs and Uses: The Commission
will submit this information collection
to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) after this 60 day comment period
in order to obtain the full three-year
clearance from them.
The Commission has established rules
for the marketing of radio frequency
(RF) devices prior to equipment
authorization under guidelines in 47
CFR Section 2.803. The general
guidelines in Section 2.803 prohibit the
marketing or sale of such equipment
prior to a demonstration of compliance
with the applicable equipment
authorization and technical
requirements in the case of a device
subject to verification or Declaration of
Conformity without special notification.
Section 2.803(c)(2) permits limited
marketing activities prior to equipment
authorization, for devices that could be
authorized under the current rules;
could be authorized under waivers of
such rules that are in effect at the time
of marketing; or could be authorized
under rules that have been adopted by
the Commission but that have not yet
become effective. These devices may be
not operated unless permitted by
section 2.805.
The following general guidelines
apply for third party notifications:
(a) A RF device may be advertised and
displayed at a trade show or exhibition
prior to a demonstration of compliance
with the applicable technical standards
and compliance with the applicable
equipment authorization procedure
provided the advertising and display is
accompanied by a conspicuous notice
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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), 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 concerns with fewer
than 25 employees.
The FCC 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 22, 2017.
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 below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email
PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
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: First Amendment to Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for the
Collocation of Wireless Antennas.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, not-for-profit
institutions, and State, local, or Tribal governments.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 71 respondents; 765 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour-5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure reporting
requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
Sections 1, 2, 4(i), 7, 301, 303, 309, and 332 of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 157, 301, 303,
309, 332, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of
1966, 54 U.S.C. 306108.
Total Annual Burden: 2,869 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $82,285.
Privacy Impact Assessment: There are no impacts under the Privacy
Act.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No known confidentiality
between third parties.
Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information
collection for approval after the comment period to obtain the full
three year clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The Commission is requesting OMB approval for new disclosure
requirements pertaining to the First Amendment to Nationwide
Programmatic Agreement for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas (First
Amendment) to address the review of deployments of small wireless
antennas and associated equipment under Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) (54 U.S.C. 306108 (formerly codified
at 16 U.S.C. 470f). The FCC, the Advisory Council on Historic
Preservation (Council), and the National Conference of State Historic
Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) agreed to amend the Nationwide
Programmatic Agreement for the Collocation of Wireless Antennas
(Collocation Agreement) to account for the limited potential of small
wireless antennas and associated equipment, including Distributed
Antenna Systems (DAS) and small cell facilities, to affect historic
properties. The Collocation Agreement addresses historic preservation
review for collocations on existing towers, buildings, and other non-
tower structures. Under the Collocation Agreement, most antenna
collocations on existing structures are excluded from Section 106
historic preservation review, with a few exceptions defined to address
potentially problematic situations. On August 3, 2016, the Commission's
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, ACHP, and NCSHPO finalized and
executed the First Amendment to the Collocation Agreement, to tailor
the Section 106 process for small wireless deployments by excluding
deployments that have minimal potential for adverse effects on historic
properties.
The following are the information collection requirements in
connection with the amended provisions of Appendix B of Part 1 of the
Commission's rules (47 CFR pt.1, App. B):
Stipulation VII.C of the amended Collocation Agreement
provides that proposals to mount a small antenna on a traffic control
structure (i.e., traffic light) or on a light pole, lamp post or other
structure whose primary purpose is to provide public lighting, where
the structure is located inside or within 250 feet of the boundary of a
historic district, are generally subject to review through the Section
106 process. These proposed collocations will be excluded from such
review on a case-by-case basis, if (1) the collocation licensee or the
owner of the structure has not received written or electronic
notification that the FCC is in receipt of a complaint from a member of
the public, an Indian Tribe, a SHPO or the Council, that the
collocation has an adverse effect on one or more historic properties;
and (2) the structure is not historic (not a designated National
Historic Landmark or a property listed in or eligible for listing in
the National Register of Historic Places) or considered a contributing
or compatible element within the historic district, under certain
procedures. These procedures require that applicant must request in
writing that the SHPO concur with the applicant's determination that
the structure is not a contributing or compatible element within the
historic district, and the applicant's written request must specify the
traffic control structure, light pole, or lamp post on which the
applicant proposes to collocate and explain why the structure is not a
contributing element based on the age and type of structure, as well as
other relevant factors. The SHPO has thirty days from its receipt of
such written notice to inform the applicant whether it disagrees with
the applicant's determination that the structure is not a contributing
or compatible element within the historic district. If within the
thirty-day period, the SHPO informs the applicant that the structure is
a contributing element or compatible
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element within the historic district or that the applicant has not
provided sufficient information for a determination, the applicant may
not deploy its facilities on that structure without completing the
Section 106 review process. If, within the thirty day period, the SHPO
either informs the applicant that the structure is not a contributing
or compatible element within the historic district, or the SHPO fails
to respond to the applicant within the thirty-day period, the applicant
has no further Section 106 review obligations, provided that the
collocation meets the certain volumetric and ground disturbance
provisions.
The First Amendment to the Collocation Agreement establishes new
exclusions from the Section 106 review process for physically small
deployments like DAS and small cells, fulfilling a directive in the
Commission's Infrastructure Report and Order, 80 FR 1238, Jan. 8, 2015,
to further streamline review of these installations. These new
exclusions will reduce the cost, time, and burden associated with
deploying small facilities in many settings, and provide opportunities
to increase densification at low cost and with very little impact on
historic properties. Facilitating these deployments thus directly
advances efforts to roll out 5G service in communities across the
country.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-05471 Filed 3-20-17; 8:45 am]
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