[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3294-3295]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-00326]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NTIA/FCC Web-
Based Frequency Coordination System

AGENCY: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, 
U.S. Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; information collection.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort 
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to comment on this proposed information 
collection, pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 
104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 13, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Jennifer Jessup, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482-0336, Department of Commerce, 
Room 6612, 1401 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via 
email at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to Bruce M. Washington at [email protected], (202) 
482-6415.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA) hosts a web-based system that collects specific identification 
information (e.g., entity name, location and projected

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range of the operation) from applicants seeking authorization by the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate in radio frequency 
(RF) bands that are shared on a co-primary basis by federal and non-
federal spectrum users. The web-based system provides a means for non-
federal applicants to rapidly determine the availability of RF spectrum 
in a specific location, or the need for detailed frequency coordination 
of a specific newly proposed assignment within the shared portions of 
the radio spectrum. It allows proposed radio site information from non-
federal applicants to be analyzed, and a real-time determination made 
as to whether a potential for RF interference to, or from, existing 
Federal government radio operations exists in the vicinity of the 
proposed site. This web-based coordination helps expedite the 
coordination process for non-federal applicants while assuring 
protection of government data relating to national security. The 
information provided by non-federal applicants also will assist in the 
protection of the applicant's station from interference from future 
government operations.

II. Method of Collection

    NTIA collects the data by means of an Internet-based system. The 
system provides real-time responses for an applicant to obtain either: 
(1) A validation of the coordination of a single frequency, or (2) a 
notification of the unavailability of a frequency at one site which 
will require further coordination by the FCC and NTIA.

III. Data

    OMB Control No: 0660-0018.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Regular submission (extension of currently approved 
information collection).
    Affected Public: Applicants seeking to operate in the 71-76 GHz, 
81-86 GHz, and 92-95 GHz radio frequency bands.
    Estimated Total Number of Annual Respondents: 4,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 1,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0.00.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have a practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of 
automated collection techniques or other forms of information 
technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

Sheleen Dumas,
PRA Department Lead, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-00326 Filed 1-10-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 3510-60-P