Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Seeks Comment on Petition for Declaratory Ruling Regarding Video Relay Service (VRS) Provider Employment Contracts With VRS Communications Assistants (CAs), 46060-46061 [E7-16158]

Download as PDF 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 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 158 / Thursday, August 16, 2007 / Notices This is a summary of the Commission’s document DA 07–3512, released August 3, 2007, in CG Docket No. 03–123. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal Government’s eRulemaking Portal, or (3) by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 1998. • Electronic Filers: Filings may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/ cgb/ecfs/ or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting electronic filings. • For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the filing for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, which in this instance is CG Docket No. 03–123. Parties may also submit an electronic filing by Internet email. To get filing instructions, filers should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form <your email address>.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in response. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption in this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies of each additional docket or rulemaking number. • Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although the Commission continues to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • The Commission’s contractor will receive hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Aug 15, 2007 Jkt 211001 hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial mail sent by overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. A copy of document DA 07–3512 and any subsequently file documents in this matter will be available during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418–0270. Document DA 07–3512 and any subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor at their Web site, https:// www.bcpiweb.com, or call (800) 378– 3160. A copy of DA 07–3512 and any subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be found by searching the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at https:// www.fcc.gov.cgb/ecfs (insert CG Docket No. 03–123 into the Proceeding block). To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Synopsis The Commission seeks comment on the Petition for Declaratory Ruling and Complaint Concerning the Provision of Video Relay Service by Sorenson Communications, Inc., CG Docket 03– 123, filed May 18, 2007, by five VRS providers: Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc., Communications Services for the Deaf VRS, LLC, Snap Telecommunications, Inc., GoAmerica, Inc., and Communication Access Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Petitioners). Petitioners claim that Sorenson’s alleged employment contract clause that VRS Communications Assistants may not work with other similar entities for one year after employment at Sorenson is contrary to the public interest and therefore should be prohibited. Federal Communications Commission. Nicole McGinnis, Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E7–16158 Filed 8–15–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46061 FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Federal Maritime Commission. Final notice of submission for OMB review. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) hereby gives notice that it has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a request for a revision of an approved information collection regarding the licensing of ocean transportation intermediaries, as listed below. DATES: Written comments on this final notice must be submitted on or before September 17, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attention: Desk Officer for Federal Maritime Commission, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or fax (202) 395–5806, and to Peter J. King, Director, Office of Administration, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 20573, (Telephone: (202) 523–5800), administration@fmc.gov. Please reference the information collection’s title and OMB number in your comments. To obtain additional information, copies of the information collection and instructions, or copies of any comments received, contact Jane Gregory, Management Analyst, Office of Administration, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., Washington, DC 20573, (Telephone: (202) 523–5800), jgregory@fmc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A notice that FMC would be submitting this request was published in the Federal Register on June 8, 2007, allowing for a 60-day comment period. No comments were received. The FMC hereby informs potential respondents that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and that a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information Collection Open for Comment Title: 46 CFR 515—Licensing, Financial Responsibility Requirements E:\FR\FM\16AUN1.SGM 16AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 158 (Thursday, August 16, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46060-46061]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-16158]


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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)

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 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.

[[Page 46061]]


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's 
document DA 07-3512, released August 3, 2007, in CG Docket No. 03-123. 
Pursuant to Sec. Sec.  1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 
CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply 
comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this 
document. Comments may be filed using: (1) The Commission's Electronic 
Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal Government's eRulemaking 
Portal, or (3) by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of 
Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121, May 1, 1998.
     Electronic Filers: Filings may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/ or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Filers 
should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting 
electronic filings.
     For ECFS filers, if multiple docket or rulemaking numbers 
appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one 
electronic copy of the filing for each docket or rulemaking number 
referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers 
should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, 
and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, which in this instance 
is CG Docket No. 03-123. Parties may also submit an electronic filing 
by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an 
e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of 
the message, ``get form .'' A sample form and 
directions will be sent in response.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one 
docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption in this proceeding, 
filers must submit two additional copies of each additional docket or 
rulemaking number.
     Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by 
commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail (although the Commission continues to experience 
delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be 
addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, 
Federal Communications Commission.
     The Commission's contractor will receive hand-delivered or 
messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 
Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing 
hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be 
held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be 
disposed of before entering the building.
     Commercial mail sent by overnight mail (other than U.S. 
Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 
East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
     U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority 
mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    A copy of document DA 07-3512 and any subsequently file documents 
in this matter will be available during regular business hours at the 
FCC Reference Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, 
Washington, DC 20554, (202) 418-0270. Document DA 07-3512 and any 
subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be purchased from 
the Commission's duplicating contractor at their Web site, https://
www.bcpiweb.com, or call (800) 378-3160. A copy of DA 07-3512 and any 
subsequently filed documents in this matter may also be found by 
searching the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at 
https://www.fcc.gov.cgb/ecfs (insert CG Docket No. 03-123 into the 
Proceeding block).
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

Synopsis

    The Commission seeks comment on the Petition for Declaratory Ruling 
and Complaint Concerning the Provision of Video Relay Service by 
Sorenson Communications, Inc., CG Docket 03-123, filed May 18, 2007, by 
five VRS providers: Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc., Communications 
Services for the Deaf VRS, LLC, Snap Telecommunications, Inc., 
GoAmerica, Inc., and Communication Access Center for the Deaf and Hard 
of Hearing (Petitioners). Petitioners claim that Sorenson's alleged 
employment contract clause that VRS Communications Assistants may not 
work with other similar entities for one year after employment at 
Sorenson is contrary to the public interest and therefore should be 
prohibited.


Federal Communications Commission.
Nicole McGinnis,
Deputy Chief, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau.
 [FR Doc. E7-16158 Filed 8-15-07; 8:45 am]
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