Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, Comment Requested, 63897-63898 [E7-22122]

Download as PDF rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Notices B. Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0798. Title: FCC Application for Radio Service Authorization: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau. Form No.: FCC Form 601. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions and state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 253,120 respondents; 253,120 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1.25 hours (average). Frequency of Response: On occasion and every 10 year reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 221,780 hours. Total Annual Cost: $50,664,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission to be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information collection to the OMB as a revision during this comment period to obtain the full threeyear clearance from them. There is a change in the number of respondents/ responses, burden hours and annual costs due to instructional changes to Schedules B and D due to Auction 73 of the 700 MHz band licenses (Second Report and Order in FCC 07–132, WT Docket No. 06–150) which is scheduled for January 16, 2008. The FCC Form 601 is a consolidated, multi-part application form, or ‘‘long form,’’ that is used for general marketbased licensing and site-by-site licensing for wireless telecommunications and public safety services filed through the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS). FCC Form 601 is composed of a main form that contains the administrative information and a series of schedules used for filing technical and other information. Respondents are encouraged to submit FCC Form 601 electronically and are required to do so when submitting the FCC Form 601 to apply for an authorization for which the applicant was the winning bidder in a spectrum auction (700 MHz auction scheduled for January 16, 2008). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 OMB Control Number: 3060–0799. Title: FCC Ownership Disclosure Information for the Wireless Telecommunications Services. Form No.: FCC Form 602. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions and state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 550 respondents; 5,216 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 1.50 hours (average). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 5,216 hours. Total Annual Cost: $508,200. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission to be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information collection to the OMB as a revision during this comment period to obtain the full threeyear clearance from them. There is a change in the number of respondents/ responses, burden hours and annual costs due to Auction 73 of the 700 MHz band licenses (Second Report and Order in FCC 07–132, WT Docket No. 06–150) which is scheduled for January 16, 2008. There is no change to the FCC Form 602—just an increase in the number of new respondents that are affected by this collection—which changed the total annual burden hours and annual costs. The purpose of the FCC Form 602 is to obtain the identity of the filer and to elicit information required by Section 1.2112 of the Commission’s rules regarding: (1) Persons or entities holding a 10 percent or greater direct or indirect ownership interest or any general partners in a general partnership holding a direct or indirect ownership interest in the applicant (‘‘Disclosable Interest Holders’’); and (2) all FCCregulated entities in which the filer or any of its Disclosable Interest Holders owns a 10 percent or greater interest. The data collected on the FCC Form 602 includes the FCC Registration Number (FRN), which serves as a ‘‘common link’’ for all filings an entity has with the FCC. The Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 requires that entities filing with the Commission to use a FRN. The FCC Form 602 was designed for, and must be filed PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 63897 electronically by all licensees that hold licenses in auctionable services. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–22112 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget, Comment Requested November 6, 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(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 January 14, 2008. 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 Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, (202) 395– 5887, or via fax at 202–395–5167 or via Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– B441, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, E:\FR\FM\13NON1.SGM 13NON1 63898 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 218 / Tuesday, November 13, 2007 / Notices 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 OMB’s ROCIS site at: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. 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: 3060–0686. Title: Streamlining the International Section 214 Authorization Process and Tariff Requirements. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 3,563 respondents; 3,563 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 561 hours (average). Frequency of Response: On occasion, annual and quarterly reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 147,753 hours. Total Annual Cost: $16,162,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revision to the OMB after this 60-day comment period to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The Commission released a Report and Order on June 22, 2007 in IB Docket No. 04–47, FCC 07–118. Among other requirements, international carriers must notify the Commission at the same time that they notify affected customers of the discontinuance of international service. The Commission reduced the time period for such notification(s) from 60 to 30 days. If the collections were not conducted or were conducted less frequently, applicants would not obtain the authorizations necessary to provide telecommunications services, and the Commission will be unable to carry out its mandate under the Communications Act of 1934 and the Cable Landing License Act. Furthermore, the Commission would not be able to ensure that applicants and current licensees comply with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) statute. Additionally, without the information collections, the United rfrederick on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Nov 09, 2007 Jkt 214001 States would jeopardize its ability to fulfill the U.S. obligations as negotiated under the World Trading Organization (WTO) Basic Telecom Agreement because these collections are imperative to detecting and deterring anticompetitive conduct. They are also necessary to preserve the Executive Branch agencies’ and the Commission’s ability to review foreign investments for national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade concerns. OMB Control Number: 3060–0944. Title: Review of Commission Consideration of Applications Under the Cable Landing License Act. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 211 respondents; 211 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 7 hours (average). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 1,056 hours. Total Annual Cost: $407,600. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revision to the OMB after this 60-day comment period to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The Commission released a Report and Order on June 22, 2007 in IB Docket No. 04–47, FCC 07–118. Among other requirements, cable landing applicants and current licensees must comply with an environmental statute, Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). The statute authorizes states to develop coastal management programs, subject to Federal approval by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, they must furnish a certification to the Commission and applicable state(s) that the proposed activity complies with the enforceable policies of the state’s approved program and such activity will be conducted in a manner consistent with the program. If the collection of information is not conducted or is conducted less frequently, applicants will not obtain the authorizations necessary to provide telecommunications services, and the Commission will be unable to carry out its mandate under the Cable Landing License Act and Executive Order 10530. Furthermore, the Commission would PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 not be able to ensure that applicants and current licensees comply with the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) statute. In addition, without this collection of information, the United States would jeopardize its ability to fulfill the U.S. obligations as negotiated under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Basic Telecom Agreement because these information collection requirements are imperative to detecting and deterring anticompetitive conduct. They are also necessary to preserve the Executive Branch agencies and the Commission’s ability to review foreign investments for national security, law enforcement, foreign policy and trade concerns. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–22122 Filed 11–9–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notices Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC (Ninth Floor). STATUS: This meeting will be open to the public. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Correction and Approval of Minutes. Final Rules on Electioneering Communications. Management and Administrative Matters. PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. DATE AND TIME: Mary W. Dove, Secretary of the Commission. 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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to the 
Office of Management and Budget, Comment Requested

November 6, 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(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 January 14, 2008. 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 Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget, (202) 395-5887, or via fax at 202-395-5167 or 
via Internet at Nicholas--A.--Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Judith-
B.Herman@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-B441, 445 
12th Street, SW., Washington,

[[Page 63898]]

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 OMB's ROCIS site at: https://
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

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: 3060-0686.
    Title: Streamlining the International Section 214 Authorization 
Process and Tariff Requirements.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,563 respondents; 3,563 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 561 hours (average).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion, annual and quarterly reporting 
requirements, recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure 
requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 147,753 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $16,162,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revision to the OMB 
after this 60-day comment period to obtain the full three-year 
clearance from them.
    The Commission released a Report and Order on June 22, 2007 in IB 
Docket No. 04-47, FCC 07-118. Among other requirements, international 
carriers must notify the Commission at the same time that they notify 
affected customers of the discontinuance of international service. The 
Commission reduced the time period for such notification(s) from 60 to 
30 days.
    If the collections were not conducted or were conducted less 
frequently, applicants would not obtain the authorizations necessary to 
provide telecommunications services, and the Commission will be unable 
to carry out its mandate under the Communications Act of 1934 and the 
Cable Landing License Act. Furthermore, the Commission would not be 
able to ensure that applicants and current licensees comply with the 
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) statute. Additionally, 
without the information collections, the United States would jeopardize 
its ability to fulfill the U.S. obligations as negotiated under the 
World Trading Organization (WTO) Basic Telecom Agreement because these 
collections are imperative to detecting and deterring anticompetitive 
conduct. They are also necessary to preserve the Executive Branch 
agencies' and the Commission's ability to review foreign investments 
for national security, law enforcement, foreign policy, and trade 
concerns.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0944.
    Title: Review of Commission Consideration of Applications Under the 
Cable Landing License Act.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 211 respondents; 211 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 7 hours (average).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,056 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $407,600.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this revision to the OMB 
after this 60-day comment period to obtain the full three-year 
clearance from them. The Commission released a Report and Order on June 
22, 2007 in IB Docket No. 04-47, FCC 07-118.
    Among other requirements, cable landing applicants and current 
licensees must comply with an environmental statute, Coastal Zone 
Management Act of 1972 (CZMA). The statute authorizes states to develop 
coastal management programs, subject to Federal approval by the U.S. 
Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration (NOAA). Specifically, they must furnish a certification 
to the Commission and applicable state(s) that the proposed activity 
complies with the enforceable policies of the state's approved program 
and such activity will be conducted in a manner consistent with the 
program.
    If the collection of information is not conducted or is conducted 
less frequently, applicants will not obtain the authorizations 
necessary to provide telecommunications services, and the Commission 
will be unable to carry out its mandate under the Cable Landing License 
Act and Executive Order 10530. Furthermore, the Commission would not be 
able to ensure that applicants and current licensees comply with the 
Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) statute. In addition, 
without this collection of information, the United States would 
jeopardize its ability to fulfill the U.S. obligations as negotiated 
under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Basic Telecom Agreement 
because these information collection requirements are imperative to 
detecting and deterring anticompetitive conduct. They are also 
necessary to preserve the Executive Branch agencies and the 
Commission's ability to review foreign investments for national 
security, law enforcement, foreign policy and trade concerns.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-22122 Filed 11-9-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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