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and WAPA received no comments on the
proposed extension.
DISCUSSION
On September 30, 2018, the existing Rate
Schedules PD–F7, PD–FCT7, PD–FT7, and
PD–NFT7 were scheduled to expire. Under
Delegation Order No. 00–037.00B, Section
1.5, WAPA’s Administrator approved rates
for short-term sales that were the same as
those in existing Rate Schedules PD–F7, PD–
FCT7, PD–FT7, and PD–NFT7 to cover the
period between October 1, 2018, and the date
the final rate extension goes into effect or
March 31, 2019, whichever occurs first. The
existing firm electric and transmission
service formula rates provide adequate
revenue to pay all annual costs, including
interest expense, and to repay required
investment according to the cost recovery
criteria set forth in DOE Order RA 6120.2.
Rate Order No. WAPA–184, which extends
the existing rate schedules through
September 30, 2023, ensures adequate
revenue to pay all annual costs for the period
covered by this Order.
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BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–0057]
Information Collection Being
Submitted for Review and Approval to
the Office of Management and Budget
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
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.
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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 January 17, 2019.
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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
PRA@fcc.gov and to
Nicole.Ongele@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 Nicole
Ongele at (202) 418–2991. To view a
copy of this information collection
request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go
to the web page https://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
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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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060–0057.
Title: Application for Equipment
Authorization.
Form Number: FCC Form 731.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 11,291 respondents; 24,851
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 8.11
hours (rounded up).
Frequency of Response: On occasion
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 the 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 301,
302, 303(e), 303(f) and 303(r).
Total Annual Burden: 201,450 hours.
Total Annual Costs: $50,110,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The
personally identifiable information (PII)
in this information collection is covered
by a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA),
Equipment Authorizations Records and
Files Information System. It is posted at:
https://www.fcc.gov/general/privacyact-information#pia.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
Minimal exemption from the Freedom
of Information Act (FOIA) under 5
U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and FCC rules under 47
CFR 0.457(d) is granted for trade secrets
which may be submitted as attachments
to the application FCC Form 731. No
other assurances of confidentiality are
provided to respondents.
Needs and Uses: The Commission
will submit this revised information
collection to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) after this 60-day
comment period to obtain the three-year
clearance. There is an increase in
respondents/burden cost estimates to
reflect the increased complexity of
devices subject to the Commission rules
and costs associated with testing by
third-party test firms and review by
Telecommunications Certification
Bodies. At the same time the changes in
system and consolidation of different
information collection projects a
reduction of burden hours.
The Commission is seeking a revision
of the Equipment Authorization
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information collection because of a
redesign of the electronic system that
collects the information (Equipment
Authorization System) that streamlines
the processes for filing the information
associated with applications for
equipment Certification pursuant to
subpart J of part 2 of the Commission
rules. The new electronic system also
allows the Commission to consolidate
and combine information that is
currently authorized separately.1 The
system is designed to process all data
collection electronically and will
eliminate repetitive information
collection within applications and will
permit parties to reference previously
submitted information at the time of
equipment authorization application.
The justification has been revised to
represent the updated information
collected from different parties, to note
that previously submitted information
can be referenced in individual
applications and to project the updated
costs associated with testing the more
complex devices that predominate the
current environment.
The Commission rules require
manufacturers of certain radio
frequency (RF) equipment 2 to obtain
equipment authorization approval prior
to marketing their equipment.
Manufacturers may then market their RF
equipment based on a showing of
compliance with the applicable
technical standards. The Commission
typically adopts or modifies its
technical standards in response to new
technologies and in conjunction with
changes to spectrum allocations. Under
the equipment authorization rules there
are two types of authorization processes:
Certification and Suppliers Declaration
of Conformity. The technical rules for
the services in which the equipment is
proposed to operate will specify which
type of equipment authorization must
be obtained before the equipment can be
marketed. This information collection is
specific for equipment subject to
Certification. Appendix A of this
statement provides the current list of
rules that require Certification.
Applications for Certification are
submitted on FCC Form 731.3
1 The revised collection will include the
information collection previously authorized under
OMB 3060–0398 (Secs. 2.948, 2.949 except for
Section 15.117(g)(2)).
2 See Section 2.803 (47 CFR 2.803). The kinds of
equipment that are being marketed include devices
such as cellular telephones, tablets, remote control
devices and scanning devices. However, the types
of equipment that are manufactured may change in
response to changing technologies and new
spectrum allocations made by the Commission.
3 The information collection for Suppliers
Declaration for conformity is authorized under
OMB 3060–0636.
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Accordingly, this information
collection applies to RF equipment that:
(a) Is currently manufactured, or may
be manufactured in the future, and
(b) operates under varying technical
standards.
A party (e.g. an RF equipment
manufacturer) seeking device
Certification pursuant to § 2.911 must
first obtain a grantee code. This is a onetime application, as the party may use
the same grantee code in all of its
subsequent equipment authorization
applications. The party provides its
contact information and the FCC
Registration Number (FRN) to obtain the
grantee code on the Grantee Code
Application web page of FCC Form
731.4 A grantee code is assigned
pursuant to § 2.926(c) of the
Commission rules, and any information
changes (as described in § 2.929) must
be updated on the electronic system.
A party seeking device Certification is
required to submit its application to an
FCC-recognized Telecommunications
Certification Body (TCB). The FCC
recognizes TCBs pursuant to §§ 2.960
and 2.962. TCBs must be designated by
appropriate designating authorities in
the United States or through a mutual
recognition agreement (MRA) for foreign
countries where an MRA is in place,
pursuant to § 2.960. A TCB’s
designation is only recognized when it
is supported by an accrediting
organization meeting the requirements
specified in § 2.960(c). Information
about the TCBs including their scope of
responsibilities pursuant to § 2.962, the
TCB accrediting body (TCBA) and the
TCB designating authority (TDA) is
submitted by the parties on the specific
web pages of FCC Form 731. The
information about a TCB, TCBA or TDA
is only collected when a new entity is
added or there is a change in the scope
of the entity responsibilities. The
information is used for verification and
validation when a TCB submits
information indicating approval of the
application for grant of Certification.
TCBs have flexibility in the format
they use to collect information for
application for equipment
Certification—e.g., they may require
applicants to submit the required
information in a format that mirrors FCC
Form 731, or they may opt to use a
customized format. In all cases, the
information required is governed by the
procedural rules in part 2 and a showing
of compliance with the FCC technical
standards for the specific type of
equipment that is the subject of the
application.
4 Information collection for FCC Registration
Number is authorized under OMB 3060–0917.
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TCBs process application as follows:
(i) The TCB receives and reviews the
information submitted by the party
seeking Certification of an RF device.
(ii) The TCB enters the information on
the appropriate FCC Form 731 web
page. The TCB submits the final
recommendation on the disposal of the
application. If the recommendation is to
authorize the grant, a grant of
certification is published through the
system. If the recommendation is not to
approve, this decision is noted in the
system.
All applications for Certification
require the product to be tested for rules
compliance by measurement test firms
(TF) accredited by test firm
accreditation bodies (TFAB) that have
been recognized by the FCC (see
§§ 2.948 and 2.949, respectively). TF
and TFAB information is submitted
through FCC Form 731 web pages for
such information for verification and
validation when the TCB reviews the
application. The information collection
for TF and TFAB is currently approved
under OMB 3060–0398, but is being
included in this revision.
An application for Certification must
contain the following data, as is
specified in § 2.1033:
• Information about the Grantee or
their agents submitting the application
on the Grantee’s behalf.
• Information specific to the
equipment including FCC Identifier,
equipment class, technical
specifications, etc.
• Attachments that demonstrate
compliance with FCC rules may include
any combination of the following based
on the applicable FCC rule parts for the
equipment for which authorization is
requested:
Æ Identification of equipment
(§ 2.925);
Æ Attestation statements that may be
required for specific equipment;
Æ External photos;
Æ Block diagram of the device;
Æ Schematics;
Æ Test Report;
Æ Test Setup Photos;
Æ User’s Manual;
Æ Internal Photos;
Æ Parts List/Tune Up Information;
Æ RF Exposure Information;
Æ Operational Description;
Æ Cover Letters;
Æ Software Defined Radio/Cognitive
Radio Files;
Æ Pre-approval guidance
correspondence with TCB; and
Æ Pre-approval inquiry
correspondence with applicant
Applications for devices subject to
multiple rule parts or to different
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requirements within the same rule part
can be included in a single submission
that provides whatever additional
relevant information is necessary to
show compliance with additional
requirements. Applications subject to
pre-approval guidance pursuant to
§ 2.964 must include the guidance
correspondence.
Applications for devices operating
under certain service rules (as specified
in § 2.1033) must also include
information specified in the rule parts.5
This documentation, as well as any
other information that demonstrates
conformance with FCC Rules, may range
from 100 to 1,000 pages, and is essential
to control potential interference to radio
communications. The FCC may use this
information to investigate complaints of
harmful interference.
The decision on the grant of
application is made on the Equipment
Authorization System electronically
pursuant to §§ 2.915, 2.917 or 2.919. A
Certification is subject to the limitations
under § 2.927 and the grantee is
responsible for ongoing compliance
including record retention pursuant to
§§ 2.931, 2.937 and 2.938.
The grantee is responsible to ensure
that the device continues to comply
with the rules. Device changes will
require a new application for
Certification pursuant to §§ 2.932 and
2.933, unless they can be classified as
permissive changes under the rules for
Class II or III permissive changes, as
specified in § 2.1043(b). For a
permissive change, the grantee is
required to file supplementary
information explaining the changes and
must provide updated test information
to a TCB for review. The TCB will then
submit the data on the FCC Form 731
web pages for permissive changes. The
only data required is that which
supports the compliance of the changed
functions. For changes which are
considered Class I under §§ 2.1043(b) or
2.924 no further submissions are
necessary although the applicant is
responsible for keeping records of the
changes.
Information on the procedures for
equipment authorization applications
can be obtained from the internet at:
https://www.fcc.gov/engineeringtechnology/laboratory-division/general/
equipment-authorization.
Appendix A
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RULE PARTS REFERENCING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
Rule sections
(47 CFR)
Reference
2.911, 2.1033 ..........................................
11.34 .......................................................
15.201 .....................................................
18.203 .....................................................
20.19(b) ...................................................
20.21(e)(2) ...............................................
22.377 .....................................................
24.51 .......................................................
25.129 .....................................................
27.51 .......................................................
30.201 .....................................................
74.451 .....................................................
74.750 .....................................................
74.851 .....................................................
80.203 .....................................................
87.147 .....................................................
90.203 .....................................................
95.335 .....................................................
95.361 .....................................................
95.561 .....................................................
95.761 .....................................................
95.961 .....................................................
95.1761 ...................................................
95.1951 ...................................................
95.2161 ...................................................
95.2361 ...................................................
95.2561 ...................................................
95.2761 ...................................................
95.2961 ...................................................
95.3161 ...................................................
95.3361 ...................................................
96.49 .......................................................
97.315 .....................................................
Applications.
EAS Equipment acceptability for filing.
Equipment Authorization Requirements.
Equipment Authorization.
HAC Requirements.
Signal Boosters.
Certification of transmitters.
Equipment Authorization (including 24.52 RF Hazards).
Equipment Authorization for portable earth-station transceivers.
Equipment Authorization (including 27.52 RF Safety).
Equipment Authorization (30.201(c) refers to verification).
Certification of equipment—remote pickup.
Low Power TV (type notified).
Certification of equipment—LPAS.
Authorization of transmitters—maritime services (special manual or other type approval requirements).
Authorization of equipment—Aviation.
Certification required—Private land mobile radio.
Operation of non-certified transmitters prohibited—Personal Radio Service.
Transmitter Certification—Personal Radio Service.
FRS transmitter certification.
RCRS transmitter certification.
CBRS transmitter certification.
GMRS transmitter certification.
Certification—200 MHz.
LPRS transmitter certification.
WMTS transmitter certification.
MedRadio transmitter certification.
MURS transmitter certification.
PLB and MSLD transmitter certification.
OBU transmitter certification.
Certification—76–81GHz Radar service.
Equipment Authorization CBRS.
Certification of external RF power amplifiers—Amateur Radio.
5 See 47 CFR Sections 2.1033(b)(9)–(14),
2.1033(c)(13)–(21) and 2.1033(d).
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Federal Communications Commission.
Cecilia Sigmund,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
[OMB Control No. 9000–0198; Docket No.
2018–0003; Sequence No. 20]
Submission for OMB Review;
Violations of Arms Control Treaties or
Agreements With the United States
Department of Defense (DOD),
General Services Administration (GSA),
and National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Regulatory Secretariat Division will be
submitting to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) a request to review
and approve an existing OMB
emergency clearance notice regarding
violations of arms control treaties or
agreements with the United States.
DATES: Submit comments on or before
January 17, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding
this burden estimate or any other aspect
of this collection of information,
including suggestions for reducing this
burden to: Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs of OMB, Attention:
Desk Officer for GSA, Room 10236,
NEOB, Washington, DC 20503.
Additionally submit a copy to GSA by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: This
website provides the ability to type
short comments directly into the
comment field or attach a file for
lengthier comments. Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the
instructions on the site.
• Mail: General Services
Administration, Regulatory Secretariat
Division (MVCB), 1800 F Street NW,
Washington, DC 20405. ATTN: Ms.
Mandell/IC 9000–0198, Violations of
Arms Control Treaties or Agreements
with the United States.
Instructions: Please submit comments
only and cite Information Collection
9000–0198, Violations of Arms Control
Treaties or Agreements with the United
States, in all correspondence related to
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this collection. Comments received
generally will be posted without change
to https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal and/or business
confidential information provided. To
confirm receipt of your comment(s),
please check www.regulations.gov,
approximately two to three days after
submission to verify posting (except
allow 30 days for posting of comments
submitted by mail).
Violations of Arms Control Treaties or
Agreements with the United States.
Ms.
Cecelia L. Davis, Procurement Analyst,
Federal Acquisition Policy Division, at
202–219–0202 or email
cecelia.davis@gsa.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Agency Information Collection
Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
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A. Purpose
This is a requirement for an extension
of OMB control number 9000–0198,
Violations of Arms Control Treaties or
Agreements with the United States.
Section 1290 of Public Law 114–328
(codified at 22 U.S.C. 2593e) went into
effect on December 23, 2016. The
implementation of this FAR case will
protect against doing business with
entities that engage in any activity that
contributed to or is a significant factor
in a country’s failure to comply with
arms control treaties or agreements with
the United States. This action is
necessary because of statutory
requirements relating to a national
security function of the United States.
A notice was published in the Federal
Register at 83 FR 28145, on June 15,
2018, as part of an interim rule under
FAR Case 2017–018, Violations of Arms
Control Treaties or Agreements with the
United States.
Janet Fry,
Director, Federal Acquisition Policy Division,
Office of Governmentwide Acquisition Policy,
Office of Acquisition Policy, Office of
Governmentwide Policy.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality
Agency for Healthcare Research
and Quality, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
A 60-day notice published in the
Federal Register at 83 FR 29117 on June
22, 2018. No comments were received.
This notice announces the
intention of the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ) to request
that the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approve the proposed
information collection project: ‘‘Online
Application Order Form for Products
from the Healthcare Cost and
Utilization Project (HCUP).’’
DATES: Comments on this notice must be
received by February 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
be submitted to: Doris Lefkowitz,
Reports Clearance Officer, AHRQ, by
email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov.
Copies of the proposed collection
plans, data collection instruments, and
specific details on the estimated burden
can be obtained from the AHRQ Reports
Clearance Officer.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Doris Lefkowitz, AHRQ Reports
Clearance Officer, (301) 427–1477, or by
email at doris.lefkowitz@AHRQ.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
C. Annual Reporting Burden
Proposed Project
Number of Respondents: 11,634.
Responses per Respondent: 8.6.
Total Responses: 99,796.
Average Burden Hours per Response:
0.4 hours.
Total Burden Hours: 40,478.
Obtaining Copies of Proposals:
Requesters may obtain a copy of the
information collection documents from
the General Services Administration,
Regulatory Secretariat Division (MVCB),
1800 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20405, telephone 202–501–4755. Please
cite OMB Control No. 9000–0198,
Online Application Order Form for
Products from the Healthcare Cost and
Utilization Project (HCUP)
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521,
AHRQ invites the public to comment on
this proposed information collection.
The Healthcare Cost and Utilization
Project (HCUP, pronounced ‘‘H-Cup’’) is
a vital resource helping the Agency
achieve its research agenda, thereby
furthering its goal of improving the
delivery of health care in the United
States. HCUP is a family of health care
databases and related software tools and
products developed through a Federal-
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-0057]
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 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 January 17,
2019. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via
email PRA@fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@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 Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991.
To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted
to OMB: (1) Go to the web page https://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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0057.
Title: Application for Equipment Authorization.
Form Number: FCC Form 731.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 11,291 respondents; 24,851
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 8.11 hours (rounded up).
Frequency of Response: On occasion 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 the
47 U.S.C. 154(i), 301, 302, 303(e), 303(f) and 303(r).
Total Annual Burden: 201,450 hours.
Total Annual Costs: $50,110,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The personally identifiable
information (PII) in this information collection is covered by a
Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA), Equipment Authorizations Records and
Files Information System. It is posted at: https://www.fcc.gov/general/privacy-act-information#pia.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Minimal exemption from the
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) under 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and FCC
rules under 47 CFR 0.457(d) is granted for trade secrets which may be
submitted as attachments to the application FCC Form 731. No other
assurances of confidentiality are provided to respondents.
Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revised information
collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after this 60-
day comment period to obtain the three-year clearance. There is an
increase in respondents/burden cost estimates to reflect the increased
complexity of devices subject to the Commission rules and costs
associated with testing by third-party test firms and review by
Telecommunications Certification Bodies. At the same time the changes
in system and consolidation of different information collection
projects a reduction of burden hours.
The Commission is seeking a revision of the Equipment Authorization
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information collection because of a redesign of the electronic system
that collects the information (Equipment Authorization System) that
streamlines the processes for filing the information associated with
applications for equipment Certification pursuant to subpart J of part
2 of the Commission rules. The new electronic system also allows the
Commission to consolidate and combine information that is currently
authorized separately.\1\ The system is designed to process all data
collection electronically and will eliminate repetitive information
collection within applications and will permit parties to reference
previously submitted information at the time of equipment authorization
application. The justification has been revised to represent the
updated information collected from different parties, to note that
previously submitted information can be referenced in individual
applications and to project the updated costs associated with testing
the more complex devices that predominate the current environment.
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\1\ The revised collection will include the information
collection previously authorized under OMB 3060-0398 (Secs. 2.948,
2.949 except for Section 15.117(g)(2)).
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The Commission rules require manufacturers of certain radio
frequency (RF) equipment \2\ to obtain equipment authorization approval
prior to marketing their equipment. Manufacturers may then market their
RF equipment based on a showing of compliance with the applicable
technical standards. The Commission typically adopts or modifies its
technical standards in response to new technologies and in conjunction
with changes to spectrum allocations. Under the equipment authorization
rules there are two types of authorization processes: Certification and
Suppliers Declaration of Conformity. The technical rules for the
services in which the equipment is proposed to operate will specify
which type of equipment authorization must be obtained before the
equipment can be marketed. This information collection is specific for
equipment subject to Certification. Appendix A of this statement
provides the current list of rules that require Certification.
Applications for Certification are submitted on FCC Form 731.\3\
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\2\ See Section 2.803 (47 CFR 2.803). The kinds of equipment
that are being marketed include devices such as cellular telephones,
tablets, remote control devices and scanning devices. However, the
types of equipment that are manufactured may change in response to
changing technologies and new spectrum allocations made by the
Commission.
\3\ The information collection for Suppliers Declaration for
conformity is authorized under OMB 3060-0636.
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Accordingly, this information collection applies to RF equipment
that:
(a) Is currently manufactured, or may be manufactured in the
future, and
(b) operates under varying technical standards.
A party (e.g. an RF equipment manufacturer) seeking device
Certification pursuant to Sec. 2.911 must first obtain a grantee code.
This is a one-time application, as the party may use the same grantee
code in all of its subsequent equipment authorization applications. The
party provides its contact information and the FCC Registration Number
(FRN) to obtain the grantee code on the Grantee Code Application web
page of FCC Form 731.\4\ A grantee code is assigned pursuant to Sec.
2.926(c) of the Commission rules, and any information changes (as
described in Sec. 2.929) must be updated on the electronic system.
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\4\ Information collection for FCC Registration Number is
authorized under OMB 3060-0917.
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A party seeking device Certification is required to submit its
application to an FCC-recognized Telecommunications Certification Body
(TCB). The FCC recognizes TCBs pursuant to Sec. Sec. 2.960 and 2.962.
TCBs must be designated by appropriate designating authorities in the
United States or through a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) for
foreign countries where an MRA is in place, pursuant to Sec. 2.960. A
TCB's designation is only recognized when it is supported by an
accrediting organization meeting the requirements specified in Sec.
2.960(c). Information about the TCBs including their scope of
responsibilities pursuant to Sec. 2.962, the TCB accrediting body
(TCBA) and the TCB designating authority (TDA) is submitted by the
parties on the specific web pages of FCC Form 731. The information
about a TCB, TCBA or TDA is only collected when a new entity is added
or there is a change in the scope of the entity responsibilities. The
information is used for verification and validation when a TCB submits
information indicating approval of the application for grant of
Certification.
TCBs have flexibility in the format they use to collect information
for application for equipment Certification--e.g., they may require
applicants to submit the required information in a format that mirrors
FCC Form 731, or they may opt to use a customized format. In all cases,
the information required is governed by the procedural rules in part 2
and a showing of compliance with the FCC technical standards for the
specific type of equipment that is the subject of the application.
TCBs process application as follows:
(i) The TCB receives and reviews the information submitted by the
party seeking Certification of an RF device.
(ii) The TCB enters the information on the appropriate FCC Form 731
web page. The TCB submits the final recommendation on the disposal of
the application. If the recommendation is to authorize the grant, a
grant of certification is published through the system. If the
recommendation is not to approve, this decision is noted in the system.
All applications for Certification require the product to be tested
for rules compliance by measurement test firms (TF) accredited by test
firm accreditation bodies (TFAB) that have been recognized by the FCC
(see Sec. Sec. 2.948 and 2.949, respectively). TF and TFAB information
is submitted through FCC Form 731 web pages for such information for
verification and validation when the TCB reviews the application. The
information collection for TF and TFAB is currently approved under OMB
3060-0398, but is being included in this revision.
An application for Certification must contain the following data,
as is specified in Sec. 2.1033:
Information about the Grantee or their agents submitting
the application on the Grantee's behalf.
Information specific to the equipment including FCC
Identifier, equipment class, technical specifications, etc.
Attachments that demonstrate compliance with FCC rules may
include any combination of the following based on the applicable FCC
rule parts for the equipment for which authorization is requested:
[cir] Identification of equipment (Sec. 2.925);
[cir] Attestation statements that may be required for specific
equipment;
[cir] External photos;
[cir] Block diagram of the device;
[cir] Schematics;
[cir] Test Report;
[cir] Test Setup Photos;
[cir] User's Manual;
[cir] Internal Photos;
[cir] Parts List/Tune Up Information;
[cir] RF Exposure Information;
[cir] Operational Description;
[cir] Cover Letters;
[cir] Software Defined Radio/Cognitive Radio Files;
[cir] Pre-approval guidance correspondence with TCB; and
[cir] Pre-approval inquiry correspondence with applicant
Applications for devices subject to multiple rule parts or to different
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requirements within the same rule part can be included in a single
submission that provides whatever additional relevant information is
necessary to show compliance with additional requirements. Applications
subject to pre-approval guidance pursuant to Sec. 2.964 must include
the guidance correspondence.
Applications for devices operating under certain service rules (as
specified in Sec. 2.1033) must also include information specified in
the rule parts.\5\ This documentation, as well as any other information
that demonstrates conformance with FCC Rules, may range from 100 to
1,000 pages, and is essential to control potential interference to
radio communications. The FCC may use this information to investigate
complaints of harmful interference.
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\5\ See 47 CFR Sections 2.1033(b)(9)-(14), 2.1033(c)(13)-(21)
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The decision on the grant of application is made on the Equipment
Authorization System electronically pursuant to Sec. Sec. 2.915, 2.917
or 2.919. A Certification is subject to the limitations under Sec.
2.927 and the grantee is responsible for ongoing compliance including
record retention pursuant to Sec. Sec. 2.931, 2.937 and 2.938.
The grantee is responsible to ensure that the device continues to
comply with the rules. Device changes will require a new application
for Certification pursuant to Sec. Sec. 2.932 and 2.933, unless they
can be classified as permissive changes under the rules for Class II or
III permissive changes, as specified in Sec. 2.1043(b). For a
permissive change, the grantee is required to file supplementary
information explaining the changes and must provide updated test
information to a TCB for review. The TCB will then submit the data on
the FCC Form 731 web pages for permissive changes. The only data
required is that which supports the compliance of the changed
functions. For changes which are considered Class I under Sec. Sec.
2.1043(b) or 2.924 no further submissions are necessary although the
applicant is responsible for keeping records of the changes.
Information on the procedures for equipment authorization
applications can be obtained from the internet at: https://www.fcc.gov/engineering-technology/laboratory-division/general/equipment-authorization.
Appendix A
Rule Parts Referencing Equipment Certification
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Rule sections (47 CFR) Reference
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2.911, 2.1033..................... Applications.
11.34............................. EAS Equipment acceptability for
filing.
15.201............................ Equipment Authorization
Requirements.
18.203............................ Equipment Authorization.
20.19(b).......................... HAC Requirements.
20.21(e)(2)....................... Signal Boosters.
22.377............................ Certification of transmitters.
24.51............................. Equipment Authorization (including
24.52 RF Hazards).
25.129............................ Equipment Authorization for portable
earth-station transceivers.
27.51............................. Equipment Authorization (including
27.52 RF Safety).
30.201............................ Equipment Authorization (30.201(c)
refers to verification).
74.451............................ Certification of equipment--remote
pickup.
74.750............................ Low Power TV (type notified).
74.851............................ Certification of equipment--LPAS.
80.203............................ Authorization of transmitters--
maritime services (special manual
or other type approval
requirements).
87.147............................ Authorization of equipment--
Aviation.
90.203............................ Certification required--Private land
mobile radio.
95.335............................ Operation of non-certified
transmitters prohibited--Personal
Radio Service.
95.361............................ Transmitter Certification--Personal
Radio Service.
95.561............................ FRS transmitter certification.
95.761............................ RCRS transmitter certification.
95.961............................ CBRS transmitter certification.
95.1761........................... GMRS transmitter certification.
95.1951........................... Certification--200 MHz.
95.2161........................... LPRS transmitter certification.
95.2361........................... WMTS transmitter certification.
95.2561........................... MedRadio transmitter certification.
95.2761........................... MURS transmitter certification.
95.2961........................... PLB and MSLD transmitter
certification.
95.3161........................... OBU transmitter certification.
95.3361........................... Certification--76-81GHz Radar
service.
96.49............................. Equipment Authorization CBRS.
97.315............................ Certification of external RF power
amplifiers--Amateur Radio.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Cecilia Sigmund,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2018-27272 Filed 12-17-18; 8:45 am]
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