Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested, 26990-26991 [E8-10521]

Download as PDF rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES 26990 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 92 / Monday, May 12, 2008 / Notices carrier’s proposed local receive facility for that local market; (B) Of the right of such licensee to elect carriage under this section or grant retransmission consent under section 325(b); (C) That such licensee has 30 days from the date of the receipt of such notice to make such election; and (D) That failure to make such election will result in the loss of the right to demand carriage under this section for the remainder of the 3-year cycle of carriage under section 325. 47 CFR 76.66(d)(2)(ii) states satellite carriers shall transmit the notices required by paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section via certified mail to the address for such television station licensee listed in the consolidated database system maintained by the Commission. 47 CFR 76.66(d)(2)(iii) requires a satellite carrier with more than five million subscribers to provide a notice as required by 47 CFR 76.66(d)(2)(i) and 47 CFR 76.66(d)(2)(ii) to each television broadcast station located in a local market in a noncontiguous state, not later than September 1, 2005 with respect to analog signals and a notice not later than April 1, 2007 with respect to digital signals; provided, however, that the notice shall also describe the carriage requirements pursuant to Section 338(a)(4) of Title 47, United States Code, and 47 CFR 76.66(b)(2). 47 CFR 76.66(d)(2)(v) states within 30 days of receiving a local television station’s election of mandatory carriage in a new television market, a satellite carrier shall notify in writing: Those local television stations it will not carry, along with the reasons for such decision, and those local television stations it intends to carry. 47 CFR 76.66(d)(3)(ii) states a new television station shall make its election request, in writing, sent to the satellite carrier’s principal place of business by certified mail, return receipt requested, between 60 days prior to commencing broadcasting and 30 days after commencing broadcasting. This written notification shall include the information required by paragraph (d)(1)(iii) of this section. 47 CFR 76.66(d)(3)(iv) states within 30 days of receiving a new television station’s election of mandatory carriage, a satellite carrier shall notify the station in writing that it will not carry the station, along with the reasons for such decision, or that it intends to carry the station. 47 CFR 76.66(d)(5)(i) states beginning with the election cycle described in § 76.66(c)(2), the retransmission of significantly viewed signals pursuant to § 76.54 by a satellite carrier that VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 May 09, 2008 Jkt 214001 provides local-into-local service is subject to providing the notifications to stations in the market pursuant to paragraphs (d)(5)(i)(A) and (B) of this section, unless the satellite carrier was retransmitting such signals as of the date these notifications were due. (A) In any local market in which a satellite carrier provided local-into-local service on December 8, 2004, at least 60 days prior to any date on which a station must make an election under paragraph (c) of this section, identify each affiliate of the same television network that the carrier reserves the right to retransmit into that station’s local market during the next election cycle and the communities into which the satellite carrier reserves the right to make such retransmissions; (B) In any local market in which a satellite carrier commences local-intolocal service after December 8, 2004, at least 60 days prior to the commencement of service in that market, and thereafter at least 60 days prior to any date on which the station must thereafter make an election under § 76.66(c) or (d)(2), identify each affiliate of the same television network that the carrier reserves the right to retransmit into that station’s local market during the next election cycle. 47 CFR 76.66(f)(3) states except as provided in 76.66(d)(2), a satellite carrier providing local-into-local service must notify local television stations of the location of the receive facility by June 1, 2001 for the first election cycle and at least 120 days prior to the commencement of all election cycles thereafter. 47 CFR 76.66(f)(4) states a satellite carrier may relocate its local receive facility at the commencement of each election cycle. A satellite carrier is also permitted to relocate its local receive facility during the course of an election cycle, if it bears the signal delivery costs of the television stations affected by such a move. A satellite carrier relocating its local receive facility must provide 60 days notice to all local television stations carried in the affected television market. 47 CFR 76.66(h)(5) states a satellite carrier shall provide notice to its subscribers, and to the affected television station, whenever it adds or deletes a station’s signal in a particular local market pursuant to this paragraph. 47 CFR 76.66(m)(1) states whenever a local television broadcast station believes that a satellite carrier has failed to meet its obligations under this section, such station shall notify the carrier, in writing, of the alleged failure and identify its reasons for believing PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 that the satellite carrier failed to comply with such obligations. 47 CFR 76.66(m)(2) states the satellite carrier shall, within 30 days after such written notification, respond in writing to such notification and comply with such obligations or state its reasons for believing that it is in compliance with such obligations. 47 CFR 76.66(m)(3) states a local television broadcast station that disputes a response by a satellite carrier that it is in compliance with such obligations may obtain review of such denial or response by filing a complaint with the Commission, in accordance with § 76.7 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations. Such complaint shall allege the manner in which such satellite carrier has failed to meet its obligations and the basis for such allegations. 47 CFR 76.66(m)(4) states the satellite carrier against which a complaint is filed is permitted to present data and arguments to establish that there has been no failure to meet its obligations under this section. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10519 Filed 5–9–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested May 6, 2008. 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 of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. Sections 3501–3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the 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 E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 92 / Monday, May 12, 2008 / Notices 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. Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 11, 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. DATES: You may submit all PRA comments by e-mail or U.S. mail. To submit your comments by e-mail, send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, send them to Leslie F. Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C216, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0169. Title: Sections 43.51 and 43.53, Reports and Records of Communications Common Carriers and Affiliates. Form Number(s): N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 63 respondents; 366 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 85 hours (average). Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. See 47 CFR Sections 43.51, 43.53. Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting requirements; Recordkeeping requirement and Third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 5,366 hours. Total Annual Cost: $0.00. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impacts. Nature of Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 43.51 requires any communication common carrier described in paragraph (b) of this section to file with the Commission, within thirty (30) days of execution, a copy of each contract, agreement, concession, license, authorization, operating agreement or other arrangement to which it is a party and any amendments. In addition to other reporting requirements, this rule section also requires an annual reporting 26991 requirement, third party disclosure requirement and recordkeeping requirements. 47 CFR 43.53 requires that each communication common carrier engaged directly in the transmission or reception of telegraph communications between the continental United States and any foreign country shall file a report with the Commission within thirty (30) days of the date of any arrangement concerning the division of the total telegraph charges on such communications other than transiting. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10521 Filed 5–9–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting; Wednesday, May 14, 2008 May 7, 2008. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, which is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. Item No. Bureau Subject 1 ............... Wireless Telecommunications .................... 2 ............... Wireless Telecommunications & Public Safety & Homeland Security. Title: Implementation of Sections 309(j) and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934 as Amended (WT Docket No. 99–87); Promotion of Spectrum Efficient Technologies on Certain Part 90 Frequencies (RM–9332). Summary: The Commission will consider a Fourth Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing a petition for reconsideration and a request for clarification of the Third Report and Order. Title: Service Rules for the 698–746, 747–762 and 777–792 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 06–150); Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band (PS Docket No. 06–229). Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on rules governing the Upper 700 MHz D Block, the public safety broadband spectrum, and the 700 MHz Public/Private Partnership. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES *The summaries listed in this notice are intended for the use of the public attending open Commission meetings. Information not summarized may also be considered at such meetings. Consequently, these summaries should not be interpreted to limit the Commission’s authority to consider any relevant information. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:54 May 09, 2008 Jkt 214001 fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (TTY). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC’s Audio/ Video Events Web page at https:// www.fcc.gov/realaudio. PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University’s Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call (703) 993–3100 or go to https://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., (202) 488–5300; Fax (202) 488–5563; TTY (202) 488–5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including E:\FR\FM\12MYN1.SGM 12MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 92 (Monday, May 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26990-26991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

May 6, 2008.
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 of 1995 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. Sections 3501-3520. An 
agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it 
displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to 
any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information 
subject to the 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

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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 July 11, 
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. mail. To 
submit your comments by e-mail, send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit 
your comments by U.S. mail, send them to Leslie F. Smith, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 1-C216, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0169.
    Title: Sections 43.51 and 43.53, Reports and Records of 
Communications Common Carriers and Affiliates.
    Form Number(s): N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 63 respondents; 366 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 85 hours (average).
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. See 
47 CFR Sections 43.51, 43.53.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirements; Recordkeeping requirement and Third party disclosure 
requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 5,366 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $0.00.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impacts.
    Nature of Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not 
requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the 
FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for 
information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of the 
Commission's rules.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 43.51 requires any communication common 
carrier described in paragraph (b) of this section to file with the 
Commission, within thirty (30) days of execution, a copy of each 
contract, agreement, concession, license, authorization, operating 
agreement or other arrangement to which it is a party and any 
amendments. In addition to other reporting requirements, this rule 
section also requires an annual reporting requirement, third party 
disclosure requirement and recordkeeping requirements. 47 CFR 43.53 
requires that each communication common carrier engaged directly in the 
transmission or reception of telegraph communications between the 
continental United States and any foreign country shall file a report 
with the Commission within thirty (30) days of the date of any 
arrangement concerning the division of the total telegraph charges on 
such communications other than transiting.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-10521 Filed 5-9-08; 8:45 am]
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