Notice2024-02872
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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February 13, 2024
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Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10073-10074]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-02872]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1189; FR ID 201556]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following information collections. Comments are
requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected;
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the
information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer
than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject
to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before April 15,
2024. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice,
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#48181a09082e2b2b662f273e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c9999b8889afaaaae7aea6bf">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e7a486938f9ec9b08e8b8b8e868a94a7818484c9808891"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6e2d0f1a06174039070202070f031d2e080d0d40090118">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-1189.
Title: Signal Boosters, Sections 1.1307(b)(1), 20.3, 20.21(a)(2),
20.21(a)(5), 20.21(e)(2), 20.21(e)(8)(I)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(I)(H),
20.21(f), 20.21(h), 22.9, 24.9, 27.9. 90.203, 90.219(b)(l)(I),
90.219(d)(5), and 90.219(e)(5).
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, Not for profit
institutions and Individuals or household.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 632,534 respondents and
635,214 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: .5 hours-40 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement, On occasion
reporting requirement and Third-party disclosure requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47
U.S.C. 154(i), 303(g), 303(r) and 332.
Total Annual Burden: 324,465 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking approval from the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for a three-year time period
for this information collection requirements approved under this
collection. The following information collection requirements are
approved under this collection: Labeling Requirements: Sections
20.21(a)(5), 20.21(f), 90.219(e)(5)--In order to avoid consumer
confusion and provide consumers with needed information, the Commission
adopted labeling requirements for Consumer and Industrial Signal
Boosters. Consumer Signal Boosters must be labeled to identify the
device as a ``consumer'' device and make the consumer aware that the
device must be registered; may only be operated with the consent of the
consumer's wireless provider; may only be operated with approved
antennas and cables; and that E911 communications may be affected for
calls served by using the device. Industrial Signal Boosters must
include a label stating that the device is not a consumer device, is
designed for installation by FCC licensees or a qualified installer,
and the operator
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must have a FCC license or consent of a FCC licensee to operate the
device. Accordingly, all signal boosters marketed on or after March 1,
2014, must include the advisories (1) in on-line point-of-sale
marketing materials; (2) in any print or on-line owner's manual and
installation instructions; (3) on the outside packaging of the device;
and (4) on a label affixed to the device. Part 90 signal boosters
marketed or sold on or after March 1, 2014, must include a label
stating that the device is not a consumer device; the operator must
have a FCC license or consent of a FCC licensee to operate the device;
the operator must register Class B signal boosters; and unauthorized
use may result in significant forfeitures.
Section 20.21(f)(1)(iv)(A)(2)--In order to ensure that consumers
are properly informed about which devices are suitable for their use
and how to comply with our rules, the Commission required that all
Consumer Signal Boosters certified for fixed, in-building operation
include a label directing consumers that the device may only be
operated in a fixed, in-building location. The Verizon Petitioners
state that this additional labeling requirement is necessary to inform
purchasers of fixed Consumer Signal Boosters that they may not lawfully
be installed and operated in a moving vehicle or outdoor location. We
recognize that our labeling requirement imposes additional costs on
entities that manufacture Consumer Signal Boosters; however, on
balance, we find that such costs are outweighed by the benefits of
ensuring that consumers purchase appropriate devices. Accordingly, all
fixed Consumer Signal Boosters, both Provider-Specific and Wideband,
manufactured or imported on or after one year from the effective date
of the rule change must include the following advisory (1) in on-line
point-of-sale marketing materials, (2) in any print or on-line owner's
manual and installation instructions, (3) on the outside packaging of
the device, and (4) on a label affixed to the device: ``This device may
be operated ONLY in a fixed location for in-building use.''
Section 1.1307(b)(1)--Radiofrequency (RF). This rule requires that
a label is affixed to the transmitting antenna that provides adequate
notice regarding potential RF safety hazards and references the
applicable FCC-adopted limits for RF exposure. Provider Reporting
Requirement: In order to facilitate review of wireless providers'
behavior regarding Consumer Signal Boosters, the R&O requires that on
March 1, 2015, and March 1, 2016, all nationwide wireless providers
publicly indicate their status regarding consent for each Consumer
Signal Booster that has received FCC certification as listed in a
Public Notice to be released by the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
30 days prior to each reporting date. For each listed Consumer Signal
Booster, wireless providers should publicly indicate whether they (1)
consent to use of the device; (2) do not consent to use of the device;
or (3) are still considering whether or not they will consent to the
use of the device.
Registration Requirements: Section 20.21(a)(2)--The rules require
signal booster operators to register Consumer Signal Boosters, existing
and new, with their serving wireless providers prior to operation. This
is a mandatory requirement to continue or begin operation of a Consumer
Signal Booster. The registration requirement will aid in interference
resolution and facilitate provider control over Consumer Signal
Boosters. The information collection contained in Section 20.21(a)(2)
affects individuals or households; thus, there are impacts under the
Privacy Act. However, the government is not directly collecting this
information and the R&O directs carriers to protect the information to
the extent it is considered Customer Proprietary Network Information
(CPNI).
Section 20.21(h)--By March 1, 2014, all providers who voluntarily
consent to *19619 the use of Consumer Signal Boosters on their networks
must establish a free registration system for their subscribers. At a
minimum, providers must collect (1) the name of the Consumer Signal
Booster owner and/or operator, if different individuals; (2) the make,
model, and serial number of the device; (3) the location of the device;
and (4) the date of initial operation. Otherwise, the Commission
permits providers to develop their own registration systems to
facilitate provider control and interference resolution, providers
should collect only such information that is reasonably related to
achieving these dual goals. Wireless providers may determine how to
collect such information and how to keep it up-to-date. Section
90.219(d)(5)--This rule requires operators of Part 90 Class B signal
boosters to register these devices in a searchable on-line database
that will be maintained and operated by the Wireless Telecommunications
Bureau via delegated authority from the Commission. The Commission
believes this will be a valuable tool to resolve interference should it
occur.
Certification Requirements: Sections 20.3, 20.21(e)(2),
20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H), 90.203--These rules, in
conjunction with the R&O, require that signal booster manufacturers
demonstrate that they meet the new technical specifications using the
existing and unchanged equipment authorization application, including
submitting a technical document with the application for FCC equipment
authorization that shows compliance of all antennas, cables and/or
coupling devices with the requirements of Sec. 20.21(e). The R&O
further provides that manufacturers must make certain certifications
when applying for device certification. Manufacturers must provide an
explanation of all measures taken to ensure that the technical
safeguards designed to inhibit harmful interference and protect
wireless networks cannot be deactivated by the user. The R&O requires
that manufacturers of Provider-Specific Consumer Signal Boosters may
only be certificated with the consent of the licensee so the
manufacturer must certify that it has obtained such consent as part of
the equipment certification process. The R&O also requires that if a
manufacturer claims that a device will not affect E911 communications,
the manufacturer must certify this claim during the equipment
certification process. Note: The ``application for equipment''
certification requirements are met under OMB Control Number 3060-0057,
FCC Form 731.
Antenna Kitting Documentation Requirement: Sections
20.21(e)(8)(i)(G), 20.21(e)(9)(i)(H)--The rules require that all
consumer boosters must be sold with user manuals specifying all
antennas and cables that meet the requirements of this section. Part 90
Licensee Consent Documentation Requirement: Section 90.219(b)(1)(i)--
This rule requires that non-licensees seeking to operate part 90 signal
boosters must obtain the express consent of the licensee(s) of the
frequencies for which the device or system is intended to amplify. The
rules further require that such consent must be maintained in a
recordable format that can be presented to a FCC representative or
other relevant licensee investigating interference.
Cross-reference to Other Rule Parts: Sections 22.9, 24.9, and
27.9--Operation of a consumer signal booster under Parts 22, 24, and 27
of the Commission's rules must also comply with section 20.21 of the
Commission's rules, including all relevant information collections.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-02872 Filed 2-12-24; 8:45 am]
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