[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50198-50199]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-24571]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

September 24, 2001.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for 
failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control 
number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's 
burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity 
of the information collected; and (d) 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.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 3, 
2001. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find 
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, 
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554 or 
via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or 
via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0057.
    Title: Application for Equipment Authorization, 47 CFR Sections 
2.911, 2.925, 2.932, 2.944, 2.960, 2.1033(a), and 2.1043.
    Form Number: FCC 731.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collections.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 5,600.
    Estimate of Time Per Response: 18 to 30 hrs. (avg. 24 hrs.).
    Frequency of Response: Record-keeping; On occasion reporting 
requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 134,400.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,120,000.
    Needs and Uses: Under sections of 47 CFR parts 15 and 18 of FCC 
Rules,

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regulated equipment must comply with the Commission's technical 
standards before it is approved for marketing. Rules governing certain 
equipment operating in the licensed service also require equipment 
authorization under 47 CFR part 2. In ET Docket No. 00-47, the FCC 
established a Class III ``permissive change'' to permit manufacturers 
to make changes that affect the frequency, power, and modulation 
parameters of software defined radios without having to file a new 
equipment authorization application. However, new software can not be 
loaded into radios until the FCC or a designated Telecommunications 
Certification Body (TCB) approves the manufacturer's software changes 
and test data showing compliance with FCC technical standards with the 
new software loaded. The FCC will also allow ``electronic labeling'' 
for software defined radio transmitters--a liquid crystal display or 
similar screen displays the FCC identification number, and since the 
new technology replaces existing technology, the basic authorization 
process will not change.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0934.
    Title: Application for Equipment Authorization, 47 CFR Sections 
2.925, 2.932, 2.944, 2.960, 2.962, 2.1043, 68.160, and 68.162.
    Form Number: FCC TCB 731.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 4 hrs.
    Total Annual Burden: 6,400 hrs.
    Total Annual Cost: $175,000.
    Needs and Uses: Under 47 CFR parts 15 and 18 of FCC Rules, certain 
equipment must comply with FCC technical standards before it can be 
marketed. Equipment that operates in the licensed service requires FCC 
authorization under 47 CFR Parts 2 and 68. In the 1998 R&O, General 
Docket No. 98-68, the FCC permits a private sector firm, a 
``Telecommunications Certification Body'' or TCB, to approve equipment 
for marketing and also established guidelines for ``Mutual Recognition 
Agreements'' with foreign trade partners. Once approved by the 
accrediting body and ``designated'' by the FCC, TCBs may accept Form 
731 filings and evaluate the equipment's compliance with FCC Rules and 
technical standards. The TCB submits this information to the FCC via 
the Internet. In ET Docket No. 00-47, the FCC established a Class III 
``permissive change'' to permit manufacturers to make changes affecting 
frequency, power, and modulation parameters of ``software defined 
radios'' without having to file a new equipment authorization 
application. The manufacturer must submit a description of the software 
changes to the FCC or a designated TCB. The FCC will also permit 
``electronic labeling'' to be used on software defined radio 
transmitters.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-24571 Filed 10-1-01; 8:45 am]
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