Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested, 490-491 [E7-25513]

Download as PDF 490 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 2 / Thursday, January 3, 2008 / Notices Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before February 4, 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 contacts listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov or via fax at (202) 395–5167 and to PRA@fcc.gov. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the title of this ICR (or its OMB control number, if there is one) and then click on the ICR Reference Number to view detailed information about this ICR.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact Jerry Cowden at 202–418–0447. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0484. Title: Part 4 of the Commission’s Rules Concerning Disruptions to Communications. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 79 respondents; 4,819 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Total Annual Burden: 9,638 hours. Total Annual Costs: Not applicable. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: In accordance with 47 CFR 4.2, reports under Part 4 are presumed confidential. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact. Needs and Uses: In recognition of the critical need for rapid, full, and accurate information on service disruptions that could affect homeland security, public health and safety, as well as the pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES DATES: VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:29 Jan 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 economic well being of our Nation, and in view of the increasing importance of non-wireline communications in the Nation’s communications networks and critical infrastructure, the Commission adopted rules requiring mandatory service disruptions reporting from all communications providers (cable, satellite, wireline and wireless) that provide voice and/or paging communications. As envisioned, the information collected pursuant to these rules has helped improve network reliability. We thus propose to continue our disruption reporting requirements. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–25512 Filed 1–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested December 21, 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, 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 February 4, 2008. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov or via fax at (202) 395–5167 and to PRA@fcc.gov. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the title of this ICR (or its OMB control number, if there is one) and then click on the ICR Reference Number to view detailed information about this ICR. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact Jerry Cowden at 202–418–0447. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0809. Title: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA). Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 250 respondents; 350 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 17.93 hours average (range of 7.5 to 80 hours). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure. Obligation To Respond: Mandatory for system security filings and voluntary for section 107(c) and 109(b) petitions. Total Annual Burden: 6,275 hours. Total Annual Costs: Not applicable. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Neither CALEA system security filings nor section 107(c) and 109(b) petitions are made available to the public. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact. Needs and Uses: The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) requires the Commission to create rules that regulate the conduct and recordkeeping of lawful electronic surveillance. CALEA was enacted in October 1994 to respond to E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1 pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 2 / Thursday, January 3, 2008 / Notices rapid advances in telecommunications technology and eliminate obstacles faced by law enforcement personnel in conducting electronic surveillance. Section 105 of CALEA requires telecommunications carriers to protect against the unlawful interception of communications passing through their systems. Law enforcement officials use the information maintained by telecommunications carriers to determine the accountability and accuracy of telecommunications carriers’ compliance with lawful electronic surveillance orders. On May 12, 2006, the Commission released a Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order in ET Docket No. 04–195, FCC 06–56, which became effective August 4, 2006, except for sections 1.20004 and 1.20005 of the Commission’s rules, which became effective on February 12, 2007 when OMB approved their information collection requirements. The Second Report and Order established new guidelines for filing section 107(c) petitions, section 109(b) petitions, and monitoring reports (FCC Form 445). The monitoring reports were required on only one occasion and no renewal of that requirement is necessary. CALEA section 107(c)(1) permits a petitioner to apply for an extension of time, up to two years from the date that the petition is filed, and to come into compliance with a particular CALEA section 103 capability requirement. CALEA section 109(b) permits a telecommunication carrier covered by CALEA to file a petition with the FCC and an application with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to request that DOJ pay the costs of the carrier’s CALEA compliance (cost-shifting relief) with respect to any equipment, facility or service installed or deployed after January 1, 1995. The Second Report and Order required several different collections of information: (a) Within 90 days of the effective date of the Second Report and Order, facilities based broadband Internet access and interconnected Voice over Interconnected Protocol (VOIP) providers newly identified in the First Report and Order in this proceeding were required to file system security statements under the Commission’s rules (system security statements are currently approved under the existing OMB 3060–0809 information collection). (b) All telecommunications carriers, including broadband Internet access and interconnected VoIP providers, must file updates to their systems security statements on file with the Commission as their information changes. VerDate Aug<31>2005 20:29 Jan 02, 2008 Jkt 214001 (c) Petitions filed under section 107(c), request for additional time to comply with CALEA; these provisions apply to all carriers subject to CALEA and are voluntary filings. (d) Section 109(b), request for reimbursement of CALEA; these provisions apply to all carriers subject to CALEA and are necessary for carriers seeking relief under this section of the CALEA statute. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–25513 Filed 1–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Correction Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FDIC published a document in the Federal Register of December 27, 2007, concerning a notice of information collection to be submitted to OMB for review and approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The document contained an outdated estimate of time per response for the proposed survey with the result that the estimated total annual burden for the survey and the total burden for the overall collection were incorrect. In addition, with regard to the case studies, the number of respondents and the estimated time per response for the in-depth interview were outdated and, as a result, the estimated total burden for the case studies aspect of the collection was overstated. For purposes of clarity, information concerning the estimated burden for the collection is re-printed in its entirety. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Valerie Best at vbest@fdic.gov or 202– 898–3812. Correction In the Federal Register of December 27, 2007, in FR Doc. E7–24963, volume 72, page 73347, in the first column, correct lines 15 to 43 to read as follows: Title: National Survey on Banks’ Efforts to Serve the Unbanked and Underbanked. OMB Number: 3064–NEW. 1. Survey Frequency of Response: Once. Affected Public: FDIC-insured depository institutions. PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 491 Estimated Number of Respondents: 865. Estimated Time per Response: 290 minutes per respondent. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 290 minutes × 865 respondents = 4,181 hours. 2. Case Studies Frequency of Response: Exploratory interview—once; in-depth interview— once. Affected Public: 25 FDIC-insured depository institutions. Estimated Number of Respondents: 25 FDIC-insured depository institutions. Estimated Time per Response: Exploratory interview—1 hour; in-depth interview—3 hours. Estimated Total Burden: 25 hours + 75 hours = 100 hours. Total burden for this collection: 4,181 hours + 100 hours = 4,281 hours. Dated at Washington, DC, this 28th day of December, 2007. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Valerie J. Best, Assistant Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–25576 Filed 1–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Notices AGENCY: Federal Election Commission. DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at 10 a.m. PLACE: 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC. This meeting will be closed to the public. STATUS: ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Compliance matters pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g. Audits conducted pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g, 438(b), and Title 26, U.S.C. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. Internal personnel rules and procedures or matters affecting a particular employee. PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Mr. Robert Biersack, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. Darlene Harris, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 07–6283 Filed 12–28–07; 11:09 am] BILLING CODE 6715–01–M E:\FR\FM\03JAN1.SGM 03JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 2 (Thursday, January 3, 2008)]
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[FR Doc No: E7-25513]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for 
Review and Approval, Comments Requested

December 21, 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, 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 February 4, 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 contacts 
listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget, via Internet at Nicholas--A.--Fraser@omb.eop.gov 
or via fax at (202) 395-5167 and to PRA@fcc.gov.
    To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) 
submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page https://www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ``Currently 
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the 
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) 
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies 
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button 
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC 
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the title of this ICR (or 
its OMB control number, if there is one) and then click on the ICR 
Reference Number to view detailed information about this ICR.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact 
Jerry Cowden at 202-418-0447.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0809.
    Title: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA).
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 250 respondents; 350 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 17.93 hours average (range of 7.5 to 
80 hours).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements, 
recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure.
    Obligation To Respond: Mandatory for system security filings and 
voluntary for section 107(c) and 109(b) petitions.
    Total Annual Burden: 6,275 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: Not applicable.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Neither CALEA system security 
filings nor section 107(c) and 109(b) petitions are made available to 
the public.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact.
    Needs and Uses: The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement 
Act (CALEA) requires the Commission to create rules that regulate the 
conduct and recordkeeping of lawful electronic surveillance. CALEA was 
enacted in October 1994 to respond to

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rapid advances in telecommunications technology and eliminate obstacles 
faced by law enforcement personnel in conducting electronic 
surveillance. Section 105 of CALEA requires telecommunications carriers 
to protect against the unlawful interception of communications passing 
through their systems. Law enforcement officials use the information 
maintained by telecommunications carriers to determine the 
accountability and accuracy of telecommunications carriers' compliance 
with lawful electronic surveillance orders. On May 12, 2006, the 
Commission released a Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion 
and Order in ET Docket No. 04-195, FCC 06-56, which became effective 
August 4, 2006, except for sections 1.20004 and 1.20005 of the 
Commission's rules, which became effective on February 12, 2007 when 
OMB approved their information collection requirements. The Second 
Report and Order established new guidelines for filing section 107(c) 
petitions, section 109(b) petitions, and monitoring reports (FCC Form 
445). The monitoring reports were required on only one occasion and no 
renewal of that requirement is necessary. CALEA section 107(c)(1) 
permits a petitioner to apply for an extension of time, up to two years 
from the date that the petition is filed, and to come into compliance 
with a particular CALEA section 103 capability requirement. CALEA 
section 109(b) permits a telecommunication carrier covered by CALEA to 
file a petition with the FCC and an application with the Department of 
Justice (DOJ) to request that DOJ pay the costs of the carrier's CALEA 
compliance (cost-shifting relief) with respect to any equipment, 
facility or service installed or deployed after January 1, 1995. The 
Second Report and Order required several different collections of 
information:
    (a) Within 90 days of the effective date of the Second Report and 
Order, facilities based broadband Internet access and interconnected 
Voice over Interconnected Protocol (VOIP) providers newly identified in 
the First Report and Order in this proceeding were required to file 
system security statements under the Commission's rules (system 
security statements are currently approved under the existing OMB 3060-
0809 information collection).
    (b) All telecommunications carriers, including broadband Internet 
access and interconnected VoIP providers, must file updates to their 
systems security statements on file with the Commission as their 
information changes.
    (c) Petitions filed under section 107(c), request for additional 
time to comply with CALEA; these provisions apply to all carriers 
subject to CALEA and are voluntary filings.
    (d) Section 109(b), request for reimbursement of CALEA; these 
provisions apply to all carriers subject to CALEA and are necessary for 
carriers seeking relief under this section of the CALEA statute.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-25513 Filed 1-2-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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