FEDUnited States · May 22, 2026

FCC Seeks Comments on Information Collection (OMB 3060-1170)

The FCC seeks public comment on its information collection regarding spectrum efficiency, specifically concerning flexible channel spacing and bandwidth utilization for Economic Area-based 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Licensees.

The Bottom Line

The FCC is requesting comments on information collection requirements related to spectrum efficiency and bandwidth usage for certain radio licensees, as part of its effort to reduce paperwork.

Highlights

The FCC invites comments on information collections as part of its effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
Comments are requested concerning the necessity and utility of the information collection, the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate, and ways to enhance the quality and clarity of the information collected.
The information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 90.209(b)(7) require EA-based 800 MHz SMR licensees authorized to exceed the standard channel spacing and authorized bandwidth under Sec. 90.209(b)(5) to provide at least 30 days written notice prior to initiating service in the 813.5-824/858.5-869 MHz band.
The notice must be given to every 800 MHz public safety licensee with a base station in the affected National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region, and every 800 MHz public safety licensee within 113 kilometers (70 miles) of the affected region.

Key Numbers

OMB Control Number: 3060-1170
26 respondents; 26 responses
Total Annual Burden: 21 hours
Total Annual Cost: $50,000

Source Verification

Federal Communications Commission | federal | FR Doc No: 2026-10296

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https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/22/2026-10296/information-collection-being-reviewed-by-the-federal-communications-commission-under-delegated

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"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."
— SUMMARY
"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."
— SUMMARY
"The information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 90.209(b)(7) require EA-based 800 MHz SMR licensees authorized to exceed the standard channel spacing and authorized bandwidth under Sec. 90.209(b)(5) to provide at least 30 days written notice prior to initiating service in the 813.5-824/858.5-869 MHz band to every 800 MHz public safety licensee with a base station in the affected National Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) region, and every 800 MHz public safety licensee within 113 kilometers (70 miles) of the affected region."
— SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION