Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 67936-67937 [E7-23265]

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 231 (Monday, December 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67936-67937]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23265]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated 
Authority, Comments Requested

November 21, 2007.

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to (PRA) of 
1995 (PRA), Public Law No. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor 
a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 
control number. Subject to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any 
penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information 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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before February 
1, 2008. 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.

ADDRESSES: You may submit all PRA comments by e-mail or U.S. post mail. 
To submit your comments by e-mail, send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit 
your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy 
Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918 or 
send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0248.
    Title: Section 74.751, Modification of Transmission Systems.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 400.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; 
Recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 200 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Confidentiality: No need for confidentiality required.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 74.751(c) requires licensees of low power TV 
or TV translator stations to send written notification to the FCC of 
equipment changes which may be made at licensee's discretion without 
the use of a formal application. Section 74.751(d) requires that 
licensees of low power TV or TV translator stations place in the 
station records a certification that the installation of new or 
replacement transmitting equipment complies in all respects with the 
technical requirements of this section and the station authorization. 
The notifications and certifications of equipment changes are used by 
FCC staff to ensure that the equipment changes made are in full 
compliance with the technical requirements of this section and the 
station authorizations and will not cause interference to other 
authorized stations.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0841.
    Title: Public Notice--Additional Processing Guidelines for DTV 
(Nonchecklist Applications).
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 150 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $180,000.
    Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Confidentiality: No need for confidentiality required.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On August 10, 1998, the Commission released a 
public notice that explained how ``nonchecklist'' applications (i.e., 
applications that do not conform to certain criteria to enable fast-
track processing) will be processed for Digital TV (DTV) station 
construction permits. This public notice explained in detail what 
should be included in engineering showings and other types of 
application exhibits and cover letters (including de minimis 
interference showings).
    This collection includes the following:
    (a) Technical or interference studies should identify the 
facilities on which the computer analyses were done (computer and 
software used) and whether sufficient comparisons have been made to 
confirm that these facilities produce the same results as the 
Commission's implementation of the Commission technical methodology, as 
explained in Office of Engineering Technology (OET) Bulletin No. 69 and 
as set forth in the Commission's digital television proceeding. The 
technical exhibit should indicate which DTV or National Television 
System Committee (NTSC) stations are affected by interference from the 
proposed DTV facility and the changes in the population they serve. 
Applications containing a finer resolution study than that described in 
OET Bulletin No. 69 must clearly identify that fact and should request 
Commission review on that basis.
    If the study is not based on FCC-matched computer analysis, the 
technical exhibit should include a description of the methods and 
models employed, how it differs from FCC analysis, which DTV and NTSC 
stations are considered and are affected, and the magnitude of the 
change in the population they are predicted to service. Alternatively, 
a non-conforming application may include a demonstration that its 
service area is not extended beyond the area it was assigned in the 
Order and that there are no adjacent-channel or ``taboo''-channel 
related DTV or NTSC stations that would be predicted to receive 
interference from the facilities requested in the application.
    (b) De minimis calculations--The de minimis calculations are 
complex, with many decisions on assumptions or procedures that can 
alter the accuracy of the determination and the difficulty of 
performing it. The public notice explains how de minimis calculations 
are to be prepared and what information must be included in any 
engineering showings.
    (c) Antenna beam tilting--The Memorandum Opinion and Order allowed 
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) applicants to increase their power within 
their existing DTV service areas using antenna beam-tilting. Applicants 
using antenna beam tilting must include a complete description of the 
proposed antenna system, including a determination of the depression 
angle to the radio horizon and the antenna gain and resulting ERP at 
that depression angle. An additional showing is required if an 
adjacent-channel DTV or NTSC station is close enough that unacceptable 
interference may be caused. Stations that are to be considered are 
those within the outer distances of the minimum separation requirements 
for new DTV allotments. If there are any stations or DTV allotments 
within these distances, the application must include a technical 
showing that interference does not exceed the de minimis standard.
    (d) DTV allotment exchanges--Through the application process, 
broadcasters are permitted to negotiate exchanges of DTV allotments in 
the same community, same TV market or in adjacent markets, thereby 
affording them increased flexibility to operate facilities best meeting 
their needs and without subjecting them to time consuming allocation 
rule making proceedings. Applications to implement DTV allotment 
exchanges should be submitted as a package and should include the 
following attachments: (1) A cover letter noting the allotment 
exchanges and the parties involved, (2) the exchange agreement signed 
by all parties to the agreement, (3) required interference studies or 
agreements with all other affected parties and (4) a showing as to why 
a grant of the exchange would serve the public interest.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-23265 Filed 11-30-07; 8:45 am]
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