Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 50813 [E8-19885]

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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

August 21, 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, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments by October 27, 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: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB), (202) 395-5887, or via fax at 202-395-
5167, or via the Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to 
Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To 
submit your comments by e-mail send them 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 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 and (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 
Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0882.
    Title: Section 95.833, Construction Requirements.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: Other: every 10 year reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained 
in sections 4 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303 of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 10 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as an extension 
(no change in reporting requirements) after this 60-day comment period 
to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full 
three-year clearance.
    The Commission has adjusted the number of respondents and responses 
due to a significant decrease in the number of respondents for this 
information collection. Therefore, we are reporting a -1,458 reduction 
in the number of respondents/responses. Thereby, the total annual 
burden hours has reduced from 1,468 hours to 10 hours.
    Each 218-219 MHz Service licensee must make a showing of 
``substantial service'' within ten years of the license grant. A 
``substantial service'' assessment will be made at renewal pursuant to 
the provisions and procedures contained in section 1.949 of the 
Commission's rules. Each 218-219 MHz Service licensee must file a 
report to be submitted to inform the Commission of the service status 
of its system. The report must be labeled as an exhibit to the renewal 
application. At minimum, the report must include: (1) A description of 
its current service in terms of geographic coverage and population 
served; (2) an explanation of its record of expansion, including a 
timetable of new construction to meet changes in demand for service; 
(3) a description of its investments in its 218-219 MHz Service 
systems; (4) a list, including addresses, of all component CTSs 
constructed; and (5) copies of all FCC orders finding the licensee to 
have violated the Communications Act or any FCC rule or policy; and a 
list of any pending proceedings that relate to any matter described in 
this paragraph.
    Failure to demonstrate that substantial service is being provided 
in the service area will result in forfeiture of the license, and will 
result in the licensee's ineligibility to apply for 218-219 MHz Service 
licenses for three years from the date the Commission takes final 
action affirming that the 218-219 MHz Service licensee has been 
canceled pursuant to section 95.813 of the Commission's rules.
    The information is used by Commission staff to assess compliance 
with 218-219 MHz Service construction requirements, and to provide 
adequate spectrum for the service. This will facilitate spectrum 
efficiency and competition by the 218-219 MHz Service licensees in the 
wireless marketplace. Without this information, the Commission would 
not be able to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-19885 Filed 8-27-08; 8:45 am]
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