Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 38211 [E8-14900]

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 129 (Thursday, July 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 38211]
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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

June 25, 2008.
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 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 September 
2, 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: 3060-0473.
    Title: Section 74.1251, Technical and Equipment Modifications.
    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 and Responses: 100 respondents; 200 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; One-time 
reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
154(i) and 325(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 74.1251(b)(1) states that formal application 
on FCC Form 349 is required of all permittees and licensees for any of 
the following changes: Replacement of the transmitter as a whole, 
except replacement with a transmitter of identical power rating which 
has been certificated by the FCC for use by FM translator or FM booster 
stations, or any change which could result in the electrical 
characteristics or performance of the station. Upon the installation or 
modification of the transmitting equipment for which prior FCC 
authority is not required under the provisions of this paragraph, the 
licensee shall place in the station records a certification that the 
new installation complies in all respects with the technical 
requirements of this part and the terms of the station authorization.
    Section 74.1251(c) requires FM translator licensee to notify the 
FCC, in writing, of changes in the primary FM station being 
retransmitted.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0550.
    Title: Local Franchising Authority Certification.
    Form Number: FCC Form FCC 328.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 20 respondents; 20 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 hours (30 minutes).
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
section 3 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition 
Act of 1992 (47 U.S.C. 543).
    Total Annual Burden: 10 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: On May 3, 1993, the Commission released a Report 
and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket No. 92-
266, FCC 93-177, In the Matter of Implementation of sections of the 
Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; Rate 
Regulation. Among other things, the Report and Order implemented 
section 3(a) of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and 
Competition Act of 1992 wherein a local franchise authority (``LFA'') 
must file with the Commission a written certification when it seeks to 
regulate basic service cable rates. Subsequently, the Commission 
developed FCC Form 328 to provide a standardized, simple form for LFAs 
to use when requesting certification.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-14900 Filed 7-2-08; 8:45 am]
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