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Download as PDF 64832 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 18, 2018 / Notices 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. [FR Doc. 2018–27340 Filed 12–17–18; 8:45 am] 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. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 00:45 Dec 18, 2018 Jkt 247001 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 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 18, 2018 / Notices amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 00:45 Dec 18, 2018 Jkt 247001 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. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64833 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 E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 64834 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 18, 2018 / Notices 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 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES 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). VerDate Sep<11>2014 00:45 Dec 18, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\18DEN1.SGM 18DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 242 / Tuesday, December 18, 2018 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Cecilia Sigmund, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–27272 Filed 12–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 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 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 00:45 Dec 18, 2018 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 Jkt 247001 64835 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. [FR Doc. 2018–27365 Filed 12–17–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P 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- B. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 242 (Tuesday, December 18, 2018)]
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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

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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) 
and 2.1033(d).
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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]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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