Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested, 44744-44745 [E8-17580]

Download as PDF 44744 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 148 / Thursday, July 31, 2008 / Notices jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES international broadcast station shall file an Ownership Report, FCC Form 323 within 30 days of the date of grant by the FCC of an application for an original construction permit or the consummation, pursuant to Commission consent, of a transfer of control or an assignment of a construction permit. A permittee is also required to update that report or to certify the accuracy and completeness of that report when the permittee applies for a station license. Each licensee of a commercial AM, FM and TV broadcast station shall file an Ownership Report, FCC Form 323 within 30 days of the consummation, pursuant to Commission consent, of a transfer of control or an assignment of a license, when it files its station’s license renewal application, and every two years thereafter. Each licensee with a current and unamended Report on file at the Commission may certify that it has reviewed its current Report and that it is accurate and complete. OMB Control Number: 3060–0178. Title: Section 73.1560, Operating Power and Mode Tolerances. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 80 respondents; 80 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority of this collection of information is contained in 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 80 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 73.1560(d) requires that licensees of AM, FM or TV stations file a notification with the FCC when operation at reduced power will exceed ten consecutive days and upon restoration of normal operations. If causes beyond the control of the licensee prevent restoration of authorized power within a 30-day period, an informal written request must be made for any additional time as may be necessary to restore normal operations. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:53 Jul 30, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17575 Filed 7–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918 or send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov and/or Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OMB Control Number: 3060–0761. Title: Section 79.1 Closed Captioning of Video Programming, CG Docket No. 05–231. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; Individuals or households; and Not-for-profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 12,500 respondents; 50,950 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes (0.50 hours) to 10 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping requirement. Total Annual Burden: 202,215 hours. Total Annual Cost: $500,000. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this obligation is found at section 713 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 613, and implemented at 47 CFR 79.1. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue to the extent that individuals and households provide personally identifiable information, which is covered under the FCC’s system of records notice, FCC/ CGB–1, ‘‘Informal Complaints and Inquiries.’’ Privacy Impact Assessment: The Privacy Impact Assessment for Informal Complaints and Inquiries was completed on June 28, 2007. It may be reviewed at https://www.fcc.gov/omd/ privacyact/ Privacy_Impact_Assessment.html. Needs and Uses: On July 21, 2005, the Commission released Closed Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. Petition for Rulemaking, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Closed Captioning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), CG Docket No. 05–231, FCC 05–142; published at 70 FR 56150, September 26, 2005, which sought comment on several issues pertaining to the Commission’s closed captioning rules (47 CFR 79.1), which require that, with some exceptions, all new English and Spanish language video programming, and 75 percent of ‘‘prerule’’ English and Spanish language programming, eventually be closed captioned. The Closed Captioning SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested July 23, 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 comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act 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. Pursuant 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. Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before September 29, 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: Interested parties 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 and/or Cathy.Williams@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. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 148 / Thursday, July 31, 2008 / Notices Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment, inter alia, on measures to assist consumers by shortening the complaint process to allow consumers to file complaints directly with the Commission, rather than requiring that they first file their complaints with the video programming distributor. The Closed Captioning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also sought comment on whether petitions for exemption from the closed captioning rules should be permitted (or required) to be filed electronically through the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System, and whether video programming distributors should be required to submit compliance reports to the Commission in cases where the types of video programming that they air are still subject to a phase-in period, or where the final required amount of captioning post phase-in (e.g., pre-rule programming) is not 100 percent. Furthermore, the Closed Captioning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on whether video programming distributors should be required to distribute contact information to their subscribers (if the video programming provider is a subscription service) and to place such information on their Web site, as well as providing it to the Commission for placement on its Web site. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17580 Filed 7–30–08; 8:45 am] 44745 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting: FCC To Hold Open Commission Meeting Friday, August 1, 2008 July 25, 2008. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Friday, August 1, 2008, which is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. in Room TW– C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Bureau Subject 1 ............... Wireline Competition .................................. 2 ............... Office of Managing Director ....................... 3 ............... jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES Item No. Wireless Tele-Communications .................. Title: Formal Complaint of Free Press and Public Knowledge Against Comcast Corporation for Secretly Degrading Peer-to-Peer Applications; Broadband Industry Practices (WC Docket No. 07–52). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing a complaint and other filings concerning Comcast’s network management practices. Title: Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2008 (MD Docket No. 08–65, RM–11312). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking pursuant to section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to recover the regulatory costs associated with the Commission’s enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities for Fiscal Year 2008 and to seek comment on changes, if any, to the regulatory fee assessment process in the future. Title: Applications of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Rural Cellular Corporation for Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses, Authorizations, and Spectrum Manager Leases and Petitions for Declaratory Ruling (WT Docket No. 07– 208). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order and Declaratory Ruling regarding the applications of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Rural Cellular Corporation (‘‘RCC’’) for consent to the transfer of control of licenses, authorizations, and spectrum manager leasing arrangements held by RCC and its subsidiaries from RCC to Verizon Wireless and the petitions for declaratory ruling filed pursuant to section 310(b)(4) requesting that the Commission find that it is in the public interest to extend to RCC and its subsidiaries the foreign ownership ruling previously issued to Verizon Wireless for foreign ownership in excess of 25 percent. The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:53 Jul 30, 2008 Jkt 214001 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. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 large print/type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.com. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–17659 Filed 7–30–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 148 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Notices]
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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 Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

July 23, 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 comment 
on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act 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. Pursuant 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 
29, 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: Interested parties 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 and/or Cathy.Williams@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, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918 or 
send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov and/or Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0761.
    Title: Section 79.1 Closed Captioning of Video Programming, CG 
Docket No. 05-231.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Individuals or 
households; and Not-for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 12,500 respondents; 50,950 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes (0.50 hours) to 10 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting 
requirements; Third party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping 
requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 202,215 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $500,000.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this obligation is found at section 713 of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 613, and implemented 
at 47 CFR 79.1.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue 
to the extent that individuals and households provide personally 
identifiable information, which is covered under the FCC's system of 
records notice, FCC/CGB-1, ``Informal Complaints and Inquiries.''
    Privacy Impact Assessment: The Privacy Impact Assessment for 
Informal Complaints and Inquiries was completed on June 28, 2007. It 
may be reviewed at https://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy_Impact_
Assessment.html.
    Needs and Uses: On July 21, 2005, the Commission released Closed 
Captioning of Video Programming; Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc. 
Petition for Rulemaking, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Closed 
Captioning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), CG Docket No. 05-231, FCC 
05-142; published at 70 FR 56150, September 26, 2005, which sought 
comment on several issues pertaining to the Commission's closed 
captioning rules (47 CFR 79.1), which require that, with some 
exceptions, all new English and Spanish language video programming, and 
75 percent of ``pre-rule'' English and Spanish language programming, 
eventually be closed captioned. The Closed Captioning

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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment, inter alia, on measures 
to assist consumers by shortening the complaint process to allow 
consumers to file complaints directly with the Commission, rather than 
requiring that they first file their complaints with the video 
programming distributor. The Closed Captioning Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking also sought comment on whether petitions for exemption from 
the closed captioning rules should be permitted (or required) to be 
filed electronically through the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing 
System, and whether video programming distributors should be required 
to submit compliance reports to the Commission in cases where the types 
of video programming that they air are still subject to a phase-in 
period, or where the final required amount of captioning post phase-in 
(e.g., pre-rule programming) is not 100 percent. Furthermore, the 
Closed Captioning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking sought comment on 
whether video programming distributors should be required to distribute 
contact information to their subscribers (if the video programming 
provider is a subscription service) and to place such information on 
their Web site, as well as providing it to the Commission for placement 
on its Web site.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-17580 Filed 7-30-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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