Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval, 46059-46060 [E7-16157]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 158 / Thursday, August 16, 2007 / Notices payment but not detailed information about the fee(s). Specific associated fee information is available on a separate report, which the filer does not need to remit. Beginning with the FY 2005 regulatory fees, the Commission has required FCC Form 159–E to accompany all payments derived from the regulatory fee electronic filing system, except on-line payments, which do not require any paper submission. Payment may be made by check or money order, credit card or wire transfer. The Commission uses this information to apply credit for the remittance against all regulatory fees within the associated electronic submission. The payment instrument must be in the dollar amount specified on the FCC Form 159–E for full credit to be applied. Expanded use of the FCC Form 159– E is possible in the future as additional streamlining for this process is implemented. This form may be used in lieu of pre-populated FCC Form 159s, which are currently produced to facilitate remittance for various electronic filings. The FCC Form 159–E may, therefore, impact users of all electronic filing systems, as well as users of an FCC bill paying system (currently Fee Filer and the Red Light Display system). This information collection may affect some individuals or households; however, the Commission has in place a registration process https:// www.fcc.gov, which issues a Federal Registration Number (FRN) to each applicant/licensee, etc., for use in filing any of these FCC Forms 159/159–C, 159–B, and 159–E. As part of the registration process, the applicant/ licensee’s SSN or TIN is stored in a secure environment, which minimizes any potential privacy risks. OMB Control Number: 3060–0949. Title: Interstate Telecommunications Service Provider Worksheet, FCC Form 159–W. Form Number: FCC Form 159–W. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business and other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 3,700. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours (30 minutes). Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting requirements. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 1,850 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality, except for personally identifiable VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 15, 2007 Jkt 211001 information individuals may submit, which is covered by a system of records notice (SORN), FCC/OMD–9, ‘‘Commission Registration System (CORES).’’ Privacy Impact Assessment: No, the FCC will conduct a Privacy Impact Assessment when it revises the information system(s) covered by FCC/ OMD–9, ‘‘Commission Registration System (CORES)’’ SORN. Needs and Uses: On August 2, 2007, the FCC released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (R&O and FNPRM), In the Matter of Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2007, MD Docket No. 07–81, FCC 07–140, in which it added licensees of earth stations and cable television relay service (CARS) stations to those entities for which the FCC will bill for regulatory fees. The Commission has also applied regulatory fee obligations to interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers. As a result of these two actions, which were taken in this R&O and FNPRM, the FCC is modifying FCC Form 159–W, among other things, as cited above in 3060– 0589, to accommodate these two new billing requirements. Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to assess and to collect regulatory fees to recover costs incurred in carrying out the Commission’s enforcement actions, policies, rulemaking activities, and user information services. Telecommunications licensees and permittees that provide interstate, international, mobile, and satellite services, including telephone operator services, must pay those fees, which are based upon a percentage of the licensee/ permittee’s interstate revenues. The FCC bills telecommunications licensees and permittees using the FCC Form 159–W as the invoice. The FCC developed FCC Form 159–W to provide a convenient format for these telecommunications licensees and permittees to verify the information that is extracted from the interstate revenue information (which are already ‘‘populated’’ on this form) and to verify the simple calculation of the fee amount that is due, correcting any inaccuracies as necessary. The FCC uses this form to bill the telecommunications licensee or permittee the amount of its regulatory fee. The FCC is making minor revisions to FCC Form 159–W to provide a clearer format. Respondents may access FCC Form 159–W on line through the FCC’s Web page: https://www.fcc.gov/frnreg if they wish to submit payment prior to being billed. PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46059 Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–15577 Filed 8–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval August 13, 2007. 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 August 31, 2007. 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 contacts listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via e-mail to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov or via fax at 202–395–5167, and to the Federal Communications Commission via e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or by U.S. mail to Jerry Cowden, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–B135, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact Jerry E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1 rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 46060 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 158 / Thursday, August 16, 2007 / Notices Cowden via e-mail at PRA@fcc.gov or at 202–418–0447. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is requesting emergency OMB processing of this information collection and has requested OMB approval by September 13, 2007. OMB Control Number: None. Title: Request to state and local public safety entities for information on equipment operating in affected portion of 700 MHz public safety spectrum. Form No.: Not applicable. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 94 respondents; 94 responses. Estimated Time per Response: An average of 21 hours per response. Frequency of Response: One time reporting requirement. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain a benefit. Total Annual Burden: 1,974 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does not require the collection of personally identifiable information (PII) from individuals. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Not applicable. Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking emergency processing of this information collection by September 13, 2007. Pursuant to the Commission’s 700 MHz Second Report and Order (FCC 07– 132, released August 10, 2007), this information collection requires every 700 MHz Band public safety licensee, whether holding individual narrowband authorizations or operating pursuant to a State License, to provide the following information to the Commission: (1) The total number of narrowband mobile and portable handsets in operation in channels 63 and 68, and the upper one megahertz of channels 64 and 69, as of 30 days after the date of adoption of its 700 MHz Second Report and Order, (2) the total number of narrowband base stations serving these handsets in operation, (3) contact information for each identified set of handsets and base stations, as appropriate, (4) the areas of operation of the mobile and portable units (such as defined by the jurisdictional boundaries of the relevant public safety departments), and (5) the location, in latitude and longitude, of the base stations. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 15, 2007 Jkt 211001 In order to create a nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network, the 700 MHz Second Report and Order establishes a public safety band plan consistent with such a network. It consolidates narrowband operations in the upper twelve megahertz of the 700 MHz Public Safety band and designates the lower ten megahertz of that band solely for broadband communications. It also shifts the public safety spectrum block down by one megahertz in order to avoid interference problems along the border with Canada. This requires relocation of all public safety narrowband operations in channels 63 and 68, and the upper one megahertz of channels 64 and 69. The 700 MHz Second Report and Order requires the winner of Upper 700 MHz Band D Block license to pay the costs associated with relocating public safety narrowband operations to the consolidated channels. It also assigns responsibility to a newly created Public Safety Broadband Licensee to administer the relocation process consistent with the requirements and deadlines set forth in 700 MHz Second Report and Order. This information collection will identify the actual numbers of radios and base stations that the winner of the D Block license will be responsible for paying the costs of relocating. Federal Communications Commission. Jacqueline R. Coles, Associate Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–16157 Filed 8–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CG Docket 03–123; DA 07–3512] Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Video Relay Service (VRS) Provider Employment Contracts With VRS Communications Assistants (CAs) Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission is seeking comment on a petition for declaratory ruling filed by five Video Relay Service (VRS) providers (Petitioners) that Sorenson Communications, Inc.’s (Sorenson) alleged practice of using clauses in their employment contracts that forbid VRS Communications Assistants from working with other VRS providers for a period of one year after ending their PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 employment with Sorenson is contrary to the public interest and therefore should be prohibited. DATES: Comments are due on or before September 4, 2007, and reply comments are due on or before September 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by [CG Docket No. 03–123], by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting electronic filings. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting electronic filings. • Parties who choose to file by paper should also submit their filings on diskette. These diskettes should be submitted, along with three paper copies, to: Diane Mason, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 3–A503, Washington, DC 20554. Such submission should be on a 3.5 inch diskette formatted in an IBM compatible format using Word 2003 or a compatible software. The diskette should be accompanied by a cover letter and should be submitted in ‘‘read only’’ mode. The diskette should be clearly labeled with the commenter’s name, proceeding (including the lead docket number in this case (CG Docket No. 03– 123)), type of pleading (comment or reply comment), date of submission, and the name of the electronic file on the diskette. The label should also include the following phrase ‘‘Disk Copy—Not an Original.’’ Each diskette should contain only one party’s pleadings, preferably in a single electronic file. In addition, electronic filings must send diskette copies to the Commission’s duplicating contractor at Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–CB402, Washington, DC 20554. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone (202) 418–0539 or TTY: (202) 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting electronic filings and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Mason, Consumer & Government Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418–7126 (voice), (202) 418–7828 (TTY) or e-mail diane.mason@fcc.gov. E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 158 (Thursday, August 16, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46059-46060]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16157]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for 
Emergency Review and Approval

August 13, 2007.
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, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 August 31, 2007. 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 contacts 
listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget, via e-mail to Nicholas--A.--Fraser@omb.eop.gov 
or via fax at 202-395-5167, and to the Federal Communications 
Commission via e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or by U.S. mail to Jerry Cowden, 
Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-B135, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact 
Jerry

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Cowden via e-mail at PRA@fcc.gov or at 202-418-0447. If you would like 
to obtain or view a copy of this information collection you may do so 
by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is requesting emergency OMB 
processing of this information collection and has requested OMB 
approval by September 13, 2007.
    OMB Control Number: None.
    Title: Request to state and local public safety entities for 
information on equipment operating in affected portion of 700 MHz 
public safety spectrum.
    Form No.: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Respondents: State, Local, or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 94 respondents; 94 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: An average of 21 hours per response.
    Frequency of Response: One time reporting requirement.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain a benefit.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,974 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of 
confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does 
not require the collection of personally identifiable information (PII) 
from individuals.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Not applicable.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking emergency processing of 
this information collection by September 13, 2007.
    Pursuant to the Commission's 700 MHz Second Report and Order (FCC 
07-132, released August 10, 2007), this information collection requires 
every 700 MHz Band public safety licensee, whether holding individual 
narrowband authorizations or operating pursuant to a State License, to 
provide the following information to the Commission: (1) The total 
number of narrowband mobile and portable handsets in operation in 
channels 63 and 68, and the upper one megahertz of channels 64 and 69, 
as of 30 days after the date of adoption of its 700 MHz Second Report 
and Order, (2) the total number of narrowband base stations serving 
these handsets in operation, (3) contact information for each 
identified set of handsets and base stations, as appropriate, (4) the 
areas of operation of the mobile and portable units (such as defined by 
the jurisdictional boundaries of the relevant public safety 
departments), and (5) the location, in latitude and longitude, of the 
base stations.
    In order to create a nationwide, interoperable public safety 
broadband network, the 700 MHz Second Report and Order establishes a 
public safety band plan consistent with such a network. It consolidates 
narrowband operations in the upper twelve megahertz of the 700 MHz 
Public Safety band and designates the lower ten megahertz of that band 
solely for broadband communications. It also shifts the public safety 
spectrum block down by one megahertz in order to avoid interference 
problems along the border with Canada. This requires relocation of all 
public safety narrowband operations in channels 63 and 68, and the 
upper one megahertz of channels 64 and 69. The 700 MHz Second Report 
and Order requires the winner of Upper 700 MHz Band D Block license to 
pay the costs associated with relocating public safety narrowband 
operations to the consolidated channels. It also assigns responsibility 
to a newly created Public Safety Broadband Licensee to administer the 
relocation process consistent with the requirements and deadlines set 
forth in 700 MHz Second Report and Order. This information collection 
will identify the actual numbers of radios and base stations that the 
winner of the D Block license will be responsible for paying the costs 
of relocating.

Federal Communications Commission.
Jacqueline R. Coles,
Associate Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-16157 Filed 8-15-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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