FCC Asks for Comment on C-Band Data Collection

The FCC is seeking comment by June 2 on an information collection requirement on the relocation and reimbursement of C-band incumbents clearing the band as it’s made available for 5G. “FCC staff will use this data to ensure that 3.7-4.2 GHz band stakeholders adopt practices and standards in their operations to ensure an effective, efficient, and streamlined transition,” says a notice for Monday’s Federal Register: “Status reports and other information required in this collection will be used to ensure that the process of clearing the lower portion of the band is efficient and timely, so that the spectrum can be auctioned for flexible-use service licenses and deployed for next-generation wireless services, including 5G, as quickly as possible. The collection is also necessary for the Commission to satisfy its oversight responsibilities and/or agency specific/government-wide reporting obligations.” The FCC estimates the annual cost of compliance to be $10.7 million.