Federal Advisory Committee Act; Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks, 24708-24709 [E6-6267]

Download as PDF 24708 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The Commission is submitting this information collection to OMB as an extension (no change in reporting requirements) in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The Commission published a Public Notice in November 1998 which established various procedural guidelines related to the Commission’s processing of petitions for preemption pursuant to Section 253 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The Commission will use the information to discharge its statutory mandate relating to the preemption of state or local statutes or other state or local legal requirements. OMB Control No.: 3060–0876. Title: USAC Board of Directors Nomination Process (47 CFR Section 54.703) and Review of Administrator’s Decision (47 CFR Sections 54.719– 54.725). Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 1,312. Estimated Time Per Response: 20–32 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 41,840 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: Section 54.703 states that industry and non-industry groups may submit to the Commission for approval nominations for individuals to be appointed to the USAC Board of Directors. Sections 54.719 through 54.725 contain the procedures for Commission review of USAC decisions, including the general filing requirements pursuant to which parties must file requests for review. The information is used by the Commission to select USAC’S Board of Directors and to ensure that requests for review are filed properly with the Commission. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–6265 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collections Approved by Office of Management and Budget April 20, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the following public information collections pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul J. Laurenzano, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418–1359 or via the Internet at plaurenz@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0076. OMB Approval Date: 4/17/2006. Expiration Date: 9/30/2007. Title: Common Carrier Annual Employment Report. Form No.: FCC form 395. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,100 responses; 1,100 total annual burden hours; 1 hour per respondent. Needs and Uses: This submission revised an existing collection. The Commission replaced the citation to 47 CFR 21.307 on the FCC form 395, Section V, with the citations to 47 CFR 101.4 and 101.311. The Commission plans to revise reporting classification categories on the FCC form 395 upon implementation of the revised classification categories on the EEOC’s EEO–1 report. OMB Control No.: 3060–0755. OMB Approval Date: 3/29/2006. Expiration Date: 3/31/2009. Title: Sections 59.1 through 59.4, Infrastructure Sharing. Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,425 responses; 2,325 total annual burden hours; 2–24 hours per respondent. Needs and Uses: Section 259 requires incumbent LECs to file any arrangements showing the conditions under which they share infrastructure per section 259. Section 259 also requires incumbent LECs to provide information on deployments of new services and equipment to qualifying carriers. The Commission also requires incumbent LECs to provide 60-day notices prior to terminating section 259 agreements. OMB Control No.: 3060–0400. OMB Approval Date: 3/30/2006. Expiration Date: 3/31/2009. PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Tariff Review Plan. Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 40 responses; 2,440 total annual burden hours; 61 hours per respondent. Needs and Uses: Certain local exchange carriers are required annually to submit Tariff Review Plans in partial fulfillment of cost support material required by 47 CFR part 61. The information is used by the FCC and the public to determine the justness and reasonableness of rates, terms and conditions in tariffs as required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. OMB Control No.: 3060–0512. OMB Approval Date: 4/5/2006. Expiration Date: 4/30/2009. Title: The ARMIS Annual Summary Report. Form No.: FCC 43–01. Estimated Annual Burden: 126 responses; 11,088 total annual burden hours; 88 hours per respondent. Needs and Uses: This collection was revised to remove one row of data from the report. The Automated Reported Management Information System (ARMIS) was implemented to facilitate the timely and efficient analysis of revenue requirements, rates of return and price caps; to provide an improved basis for audits and other oversight functions; and to enhance the Commission’s ability to quantify the effects of alternative policy. The ARMIS Report 43–01 contains financial and operating data and is used to monitor the incumbent local exchange carriers (‘‘ILECs’’) and to perform routine analyses of costs and revenues. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–6266 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks (‘‘Independent Panel’’ or ‘‘Panel’’) will E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 80 / Wednesday, April 26, 2006 / Notices hold its next meeting on May 12, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Commission Meeting Room of the FCC, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. May 12, 2006 at 10 a.m. Commission Meeting Room, FCC, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW– C305, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal Officer of the FCC’s Independent Panel at 202– 418–7452 or e-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. DATES: ADDRESSES: The Panel will discuss possible issues, findings and recommendations to be included in its Final Report which is due to the Commission by June 15, 2006. The report will address the impact of Hurricane Katrina on communications infrastructure, including public safety communications, and recommendations for improving disaster preparedness, network reliability and communications among first responders. The Panel may take action on any of the issues raised during the meeting. Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability. Real Audio access to the meeting will be available at https:// www.fcc.gov. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To request accommodations, send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (TTY). Include a description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to: Lisa M. Fowlkes, the FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for the Independent Panel by email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Lisa M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal Officer, Hurricane Katrina Independent Panel, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7–C737, Washington, DC 20554). Further information regarding the Independent Panel, including publicly available documents, may be found at the Panel’s Web site at https:// www.fcc.gov/eb/hkip. In addition, wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:58 Apr 25, 2006 Jkt 208001 publicly available documents related to the Panel are available for inspection and copying at the FCC’s Public Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–6267 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed The Commission hereby gives notice of the filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments on an agreement to the Secretary, Federal Maritime Commission, Washington, DC 20573, within ten days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission’s Office of Agreements (202–523–5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov). Agreement No.: 011602–007. Title: Grand Alliance Agreement II. Parties: Hapag-Lloyd Container Linie GmbH/CP Ships (UK) Limited/CP Ships USA LLC; Nippon Yusen Kaisha; and Orient Overseas Container Line, Inc./ Orient Overseas Container Line Limited/Orient Overseas Container Line (Europe) Limited. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment removes P&O Nedlloyd Limited and P&O Nedlloyd, B.V. as parties to the agreement. Agreement No.: 011665–008. Title: Specialized Reefer Shipping Association Agreement. Parties: NYKLauritzenCool AB and Seatrade Group N.V. Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.; Sher & Blackwell LLP; 1850 M Street, NW., Suite 900; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment adds authority for the parties to develop and manage quality assurance and other operational and/or marketing programs, to enter into arrangements with other agreements to manage the foregoing programs that may be implemented by those other agreements, to exchange certain commercial information, and to meet with shippers to discuss matters of mutual interest. The amendment also adds a yearly membership fee and restates the agreement. Agreement No.: 011701–009. Title: Pacific East Coast Express Agreement. PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 24709 Parties: A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S; China Shipping Container Lines Co., Ltd./China Shipping Container Lines (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd.; and CMA CGM, S.A. Filing Party: Neal M. Mayer, Esq.; Hoppel, Mayer & Coleman; 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment substitutes A.P. Moller Maersk A/S for P&O Nedlloyd Limited and P&O Nedlloyd B.V. Agreement No.: 011847–003. Title: Pacific Gulf Express Agreement. Parties: A.P. Moller Maersk A/S and CMA CGM, S.A. Filing Party: Neal M. Mayer, Esq.; Hoppel, Mayer & Coleman; 1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20036. Synopsis: The amendment substitutes A.P. Moller Maersk A/S for P&O Nedlloyd Limited and P&O Nedlloyd B.V. Agreement No.: 011852–022. Title: Maritime Security Discussion Agreement. Parties: China Shipping Container Lines, Co., Ltd.; Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., Ltd.; Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.; Nippon Yusen Kaisha; Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp.; Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd.; Alabama State Port Authority; Ceres Terminals, Inc.; Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Co., Inc.; Husky Terminal & Stevedoring, Inc.; International Shipping Agency; International Transportation Service, Inc.; Lambert’s Point Docks Inc.; Maher Terminals, Inc.; Marine Terminals Corp.; Massachusetts Port Authority; P&O Ports North America, Inc.; Trans Bay Container Terminal, Inc.; TraPac Terminals; Virginia International Terminals; and Yusen Terminals, Inc. Filing Parties: Carol N. Lambos; The Lambos Firm; 29 Broadway; 9th Floor; New York, NY 10006, and Charles T. Carroll, Jr.; Carroll & Froelich, PLLC; 2011 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.; Suite 301; Washington, DC 20006. Synopsis: The amendment deletes South Carolina Ports Authority, the Port of Tacoma, and Stevedoring Services of America, Inc. as parties to the agreement. It also reflects Yang Ming’s agent as Yang Ming (America) Corp. By Order of the Federal Maritime Commission. Bryant L. Vanbrakle, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–6282 Filed 4–25–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–01–P E:\FR\FM\26APN1.SGM 26APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 26, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24708-24709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-6267]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee Act; Independent Panel Reviewing the 
Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications 
Commission's (FCC) Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane 
Katrina on Communications Networks (``Independent Panel'' or ``Panel'') 
will

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hold its next meeting on May 12, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the Commission 
Meeting Room of the FCC, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW-C305, 
Washington, DC 20554.

DATES: May 12, 2006 at 10 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Commission Meeting Room, FCC, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW-
C305, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal 
Officer of the FCC's Independent Panel at 202-418-7452 or e-mail: 
lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel will discuss possible issues, 
findings and recommendations to be included in its Final Report which 
is due to the Commission by June 15, 2006. The report will address the 
impact of Hurricane Katrina on communications infrastructure, including 
public safety communications, and recommendations for improving 
disaster preparedness, network reliability and communications among 
first responders. The Panel may take action on any of the issues raised 
during the meeting.
    Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will 
attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance 
will be limited to seating availability. Real Audio access to the 
meeting will be available at https://www.fcc.gov. Open captioning will 
be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people 
with disabilities are available upon request. To request 
accommodations, send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 
(TTY). Include a description of the accommodation you will need with as 
much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we 
need more information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; 
last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill.
    The public may submit written comments before the meeting to: Lisa 
M. Fowlkes, the FCC's Designated Federal Officer for the Independent 
Panel by e-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Lisa 
M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal Officer, Hurricane Katrina Independent 
Panel, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7-
C737, Washington, DC 20554).
    Further information regarding the Independent Panel, including 
publicly available documents, may be found at the Panel's Web site at 
https://www.fcc.gov/eb/hkip. In addition, publicly available documents 
related to the Panel are available for inspection and copying at the 
FCC's Public Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 
CY-A257, Washington, DC.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-6267 Filed 4-25-06; 8:45 am]
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