Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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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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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 182 (Tuesday, September 22, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 60124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19313]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-XXXX; FR ID 367979]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice; 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.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before November
23, 2026. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d282809392b4b1b1fcb5bda4"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="28787a69684e4b4b064f475e">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80eee9e3efece5aeefeee7e5ece5c0e6e3e3aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c6a8afa5a9aaa3e8a9a8a1a3aaa386a0a5a5e8a1a9b0">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
Title: Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission's Rules; Information
for 4.9 GHz Band Manager Selection Process (PS Docket No. 07-100; FCC
24-114).
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Business or other for profit; not-for-profit
institutions; state, local or tribal government.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 120 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits (47
CFR 90.1217). Statutory authority for this information collection is
contained in 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), and 337(f) of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g),
303(r), 332(c)(7), and 337(f), unless otherwise noted.
Total Annual Burden: 1,200 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Needs and Uses: In the Seventh Report and Order in WP Docket No.
07-100, the Commission adopted a Band Manager framework to coordinate
operations in the 4.9 GHz band (4940-4990 MHz), optimize public safety
use, and facilitate the integration of the latest commercially
available technologies, including 5G, for the benefit of public safety
users. In the Eighth Report and Order in WP Docket No. 07-100, the
Commission established a new Section 90.1217 which enumerated the
duties of the Band Manager.
The Commission directed the Public Safety and Homeland Security
Bureau and the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau to establish a 4.9
GHz Selection Committee to advise the Bureaus on selecting a Band
Manager for the 4.9 GHz band. The Committee will review proposals from
persons or entities seeking to serve as Band Manager and to hold the
Band Manager overlay license. These persons or entities will provide
the 4.9 GHz Selection Committee with information demonstrating how they
propose to perform the functions enumerated in the Commission's rules
and Orders.
Federal Communications Commission.
Aleta Bowers,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-19313 Filed 9-21-26; 8:45 am]
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