Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, 62463-62464 [E6-17873]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 206 / Wednesday, October 25, 2006 / Notices statement properly documenting this fact is submitted to the Commission. This statement may be included on the Licensee Qualification Report. 47 CFR 76.503 Note 2 includes a requirement for limited partners who are not materially involved, directly or indirectly, in the management or operation of the video programmingrelated activities of the partnership to certify that fact or be attributed to a limited partnership interest. 47 CFR 76.503(g) of the Commission’s rules states: ‘‘Prior to acquiring additional multichannel videoprogramming providers, any cable operator that serves 20% or more of multichannel video-programming subscribers nationwide shall certify to the Commission, concurrent with its applications to the Commission for transfer of licenses at issue in the acquisition, that no violation of the national subscriber limits prescribed in this section will occur as a result of such acquisition.’’ The filings required by these rules will be used by the Commission to determine the nature of the corporate, financial, partnership, ownership and other business relationships that confer on their holders a degree of ownership or other economic interest, or influence or control over an entity engaged in the provision of communications services such that the holders are subject to the Commission’s regulations. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17872 Filed 10–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES October 16, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:12 Oct 24, 2006 Jkt 211001 does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before December 26, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Allison E. Zaleski, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–6466, or via fax at 202–395–5167 or via Internet at Allison_E._Zaleski@eop.omb.gov and to Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– B441, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection after the 60-day comment period, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0678. Title: Part 25 of the Commission’s Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by Satellite Network Stations and Space Stations. Form No.: FCC Form 312, including Schedule B; Schedule S. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 3,473. Estimated Time per Response: .50–40 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting requirements and third party disclosure requirements. Total Annual Burden: 42,136 hours. Total Annual Cost: $610,644,061. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revised information PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 62463 collection to OMB after this 60-day comment period to obtain the full threeyear clearance from them. The Federal Communications Commission (‘‘Commission’’), on its own motion, proposes to revise OMB Control No. 3060–0678 to add a section to the Application for Satellite Space and Earth Station Authorizations (FCC Form 312) which will enable satellite applicants to certify whether or not they are subject to geographic service or geographic coverage requirements and whether they will comply with the requirements. Currently, Section 25.148(c) of the Commission’s rules requires Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) operators to provide service to Alaska and Hawaii if ‘‘technically feasible,’’ or to provide a technical analysis showing that such service is not technically feasible. In addition, some Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators and Non-geostationary Satellite Orbit Fixed Satellite Service (NGSO FSS) operators have similar geographic coverage requirements. For example, Ka-band NGSO FSS systems must provide service between 70° North Latitude and 55° South Latitude for at least 75 percent of every 24-hour period in accordance with Section 25.145(c)(1) of the Commission’s rules. The Commission also proposes to require other applicants to provide this certification in the event that it expands its geographic rules, as proposed in two pending rulemakings. See 71 FR 43687 (Aug. 2, 2006); 71 FR 56923 (Sept. 28, 2006). The addition of the certification will require modification of the FCC Form 312 which is housed in the International Bureau Filing System (‘‘MyIBFS’’), an electronic filing system. In 2005, the Commission received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for mandatory electronic filing of all satellite and earth station applications. Therefore, all certifications must be filed with the Commission electronically in MyIBFS. This collection is used by the Commission staff in carrying out its duties concerning satellite communications as required by Sections 301, 308, 309 and 310 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 301, 308, 309, 310. This collection is also used by the Commission staff in carrying out its duties under the World Trade Organizations (WTO) Basic Telecom Agreement. The information collection requirements accounted for in this collection are necessary to determine the technical and legal qualifications of applicants or licensees to operate a station, transfer or assign a license, and to determine whether the E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 62464 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 206 / Wednesday, October 25, 2006 / Notices authorization is in the public interest, convenience and necessity. Without such information, the Commission could not determine whether to permit respondents to provide telecommunication services in the U.S. Therefore, the Commission would be unable to fulfill its statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the obligations imposed on parties to the WTO Basic Telecom Agreement. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17873 Filed 10–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission October 17, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid 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 control number. Comments are requested concerning: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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. Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 26, 2006. 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. mstockstill on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:12 Oct 24, 2006 Jkt 211001 Direct all PRA comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–C216, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or via the Internet to PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s) contact Les Smith at (202) 418–0217 or via the Internet at PRA@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0749. Title: Section 64.1509, Disclosure and Dissemination of Pay-Per-Call Information. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated Time per Response: 410 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden: 10,250 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: On July 16, 2004, the Commission released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), In the Matter of Policies and Rules Governing Interstate Pay-Per-Call and Other Information Services, and Toll-free Number Usage; Truth-in-Billing and Billing Format, CC Docket No. 98–170 and CG Docket No. 04–244, FCC 04– 162, which initiated a new proceeding to review the effectiveness of the Commission’s rules governing pay-percall services, related audiotext information services, and toll-free numbers. The NPRM sought comment as to whether the Commission’s existing rules governing billing specifically for pay-per-call services and those for charges billed through toll-free numbers are sufficient to address any current billing concerns. The NPRM sought comment specifically on whether the Commission should adopt a requirement that charges for presubscribed audiotext information services accessed through toll-free numbers must be displayed separately from local and long-distance telephone service. Common carriers that assign telephone numbers to pay-per-call services must disclose to all interested parties, upon request, a list of all assigned pay-per-call numbers. For each assigned number, carriers must also make available (1) a description of the pay-per-call services; (2) the total cost per minute or other fees associated with ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the service; and (3) the service provider’s name, business address, and telephone number. In addition, carriers handling pay-per-call services must establish a toll-free number that consumers may call to receive information about pay-per-call services. Finally, the Commission requires carriers to provide statements of payper-call rights and responsibilities to new telephone subscribers at the time service is established and, although not required by statute, to all subscribers annually. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E6–17874 Filed 10–24–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION No FEAR Act Notice Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission is hereby providing notice to its employees, former employees, and applicants for federal employment about the rights and remedies that are available to them under the Federal antidiscrimination laws and whistleblower protection laws. This notice fulfills FCC’s initial notification obligations under the Notification and Federal Employees Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act (No FEAR Act), as implemented by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations at 5 CFR part 724. DATES: October 25, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: P. June Taylor, Acting Director, FCC’s Office of Workplace Diversity at (202) 418–1799. Additional information can be found on the FCC’s Web site at https://www.fcc.gov/owd. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 15, 2002, Congress enacted the ‘‘Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002,’’ which is now known as the No FEAR Act. One purpose of the Act is to ‘‘require that Federal agencies be accountable for violations of antidiscrimination and whistleblower protection laws.’’ Public Law 107–174, Summary. In support of this purpose, Congress found that ‘‘agencies cannot be run effectively if those agencies practice or tolerate discrimination.’’ Public Law 107–174, Title I, General Provisions, section 101(1). E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 206 (Wednesday, October 25, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62463-62464]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for 
Review to the Office of Management and Budget

October 16, 2006.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public 
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not 
conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any 
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject 
to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid 
control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the 
Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, 
and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before December 26, 2006. If you anticipate that you 
will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within 
the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC 
contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Allison E. Zaleski, Office of 
Management and Budget, Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 
395-6466, or via fax at 202-395-5167 or via Internet at Allison--E.--
Zaleski@eop.omb.gov and to Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 1-B441, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554 or an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov. If you would like to 
obtain or view a copy of this information collection after the 60-day 
comment period, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: 
https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0678.
    Title: Part 25 of the Commission's Rules Governing the Licensing 
of, and Spectrum Usage by Satellite Network Stations and Space 
Stations.
    Form No.: FCC Form 312, including Schedule B; Schedule S.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,473.
    Estimated Time per Response: .50-40 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirements and third party disclosure requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 42,136 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $610,644,061.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revised information 
collection to OMB after this 60-day comment period to obtain the full 
three-year clearance from them.
    The Federal Communications Commission (``Commission''), on its own 
motion, proposes to revise OMB Control No. 3060-0678 to add a section 
to the Application for Satellite Space and Earth Station Authorizations 
(FCC Form 312) which will enable satellite applicants to certify 
whether or not they are subject to geographic service or geographic 
coverage requirements and whether they will comply with the 
requirements. Currently, Section 25.148(c) of the Commission's rules 
requires Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) operators to provide service 
to Alaska and Hawaii if ``technically feasible,'' or to provide a 
technical analysis showing that such service is not technically 
feasible. In addition, some Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) operators 
and Non-geostationary Satellite Orbit Fixed Satellite Service (NGSO 
FSS) operators have similar geographic coverage requirements. For 
example, Ka-band NGSO FSS systems must provide service between 70[deg] 
North Latitude and 55[deg] South Latitude for at least 75 percent of 
every 24-hour period in accordance with Section 25.145(c)(1) of the 
Commission's rules. The Commission also proposes to require other 
applicants to provide this certification in the event that it expands 
its geographic rules, as proposed in two pending rulemakings. See 71 FR 
43687 (Aug. 2, 2006); 71 FR 56923 (Sept. 28, 2006).
    The addition of the certification will require modification of the 
FCC Form 312 which is housed in the International Bureau Filing System 
(``MyIBFS''), an electronic filing system. In 2005, the Commission 
received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for 
mandatory electronic filing of all satellite and earth station 
applications. Therefore, all certifications must be filed with the 
Commission electronically in MyIBFS.
    This collection is used by the Commission staff in carrying out its 
duties concerning satellite communications as required by Sections 301, 
308, 309 and 310 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 301, 308, 309, 
310. This collection is also used by the Commission staff in carrying 
out its duties under the World Trade Organizations (WTO) Basic Telecom 
Agreement. The information collection requirements accounted for in 
this collection are necessary to determine the technical and legal 
qualifications of applicants or licensees to operate a station, 
transfer or assign a license, and to determine whether the

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authorization is in the public interest, convenience and necessity. 
Without such information, the Commission could not determine whether to 
permit respondents to provide telecommunication services in the U.S. 
Therefore, the Commission would be unable to fulfill its statutory 
responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, and the obligations imposed on parties to the WTO Basic 
Telecom Agreement.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-17873 Filed 10-24-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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