Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested, 50813-50814 [E8-20011]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 168 / Thursday, August 28, 2008 / Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:36 Aug 27, 2008 Jkt 214001 ‘‘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 forprofit. 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 60day 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 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50813 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] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested August 22, 2008. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 50814 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 168 / Thursday, August 28, 2008 / Notices 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 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 that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before 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: Interested parties 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, 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, send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy Williams at 202–418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0896. Title: Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,000 respondents; 7,605 responses. Estimated Hours per Response: 0.5 to 2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Annual Burden: 8,628 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $10,163,100. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 154(i) and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:36 Aug 27, 2008 Jkt 214001 Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Needs and Uses: On December 18, 2007, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘the Diversity Order’’) in MB Docket Nos. 07–294; 06– 121; 02–277; 04–228, MM Docket Nos. 01–235; 01–317; 00–244; FCC 07–217, which expands opportunities for participation in the broadcasting industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses. Currently, the media interests held by an individual or company with an equity and/or debt interest in an auction applicant are attributed to that applicant, for purposes of determining its eligibility for the new entrant bidding credit, if the equity and debt interests exceed 33 percent of the total asset value of the applicant. In order to make it easier for small businesses and new entrants to acquire broadcast licenses, and acquire the capital to compete in the marketplace with better financed companies, in the Diversity Order the Commission relaxed the rule standard, so to allow for higher investment opportunities in entities meeting the definition of ‘‘eligible entities.’’ An ‘‘eligible entity’’ is defined as an entity that would qualify as a small business consistent with the Small Business Administration (‘‘SBA’’) standards for its industry grouping, based on revenue. Pursuant to the Diversity Order, the Commission will now allow the holder of an equity or debt interest in the applicant to exceed the above-noted 33 percent threshold without triggering attribution provided: (1) the combined equity or debt in the ‘‘eligible entity’’ is less than 50 percent, or (2) the total debt in the ‘‘eligible entity’’ does not exceed 80 percent and the interest holder does not hold any option to acquire an additional interest in the ‘‘eligible entity.’’ Consistent with actions taken by the Commission in the Diversity Order, a new question has been added to the new entrant bidding credit section of the broadcast auction application form. It simply requires applicants to make explicit any claim that they are ‘‘eligible entities,’’ as a basis for claiming a bidding credit. The question states: ‘‘Does the applicant claim to be an ‘eligible entity’ as defined in 47 CFR 73.5008(c), for purposes of claiming eligibility for the new entrant bidding credit?’’ Additional information showing proof of compliance is not required at the pre-auction application stage. The Commission also foresees a new universe of respondents to the PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 collection—those broadcast auction applicants claiming eligibility for the new entrant bidding credit based on their status as an ‘‘eligible entity.’’ The Commission auctions mutually exclusive applications for full power commercial AM and FM radio, television services, Instructional Television Fixed Services (ITFS), and all secondary commercial broadcast services (e.g. , Low Power TV (LPTV), FM translators and television translators). The Commission requires the use of the FCC Form 175 (OMB Control Number 3060–0600) to participate in all broadcast auctions. Broadcast applicants are also required to submit certain exhibits which are covered in this information collection as discussed below. To facilitate the identification of groups of mutually exclusive applicants for non-table services which include the AM radio, LPTV, and TV/FM translator services, the Commission requires applicants to submit the engineering portions of the pertinent long-form application (FCC Form 301 (OMB Control Number 3060–0027), FCC Form 346 (OMB Control Number 3060–0016), or FCC Form 349 (OMB Control Number 3060–0405) ) necessary to determine mutual exclusivity. In instances where analog television licensees file major modification applications, the Commission requires that such applicants also file the engineering data. These applicants are required to file the electronic versions of FCC Forms 301, 346 or 349. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–20011 Filed 8–27–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested August 22, 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, 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 E:\FR\FM\28AUN1.SGM 28AUN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

August 22, 2008.
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following 
information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning (a) 
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the 
proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including

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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. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB 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 that does not display a valid OMB control 
number.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before 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: Interested parties 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, 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, send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy 
Williams at 202-418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0896.
    Title: Broadcast Auction Form Exhibits.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,000 respondents; 7,605 
responses.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 0.5 to 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Annual Burden: 8,628 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $10,163,100.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
154(i) and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On December 18, 2007, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (``the 
Diversity Order'') in MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM 
Docket Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217, which expands 
opportunities for participation in the broadcasting industry by new 
entrants and small businesses, including minority and women-owned 
businesses.
    Currently, the media interests held by an individual or company 
with an equity and/or debt interest in an auction applicant are 
attributed to that applicant, for purposes of determining its 
eligibility for the new entrant bidding credit, if the equity and debt 
interests exceed 33 percent of the total asset value of the applicant. 
In order to make it easier for small businesses and new entrants to 
acquire broadcast licenses, and acquire the capital to compete in the 
marketplace with better financed companies, in the Diversity Order the 
Commission relaxed the rule standard, so to allow for higher investment 
opportunities in entities meeting the definition of ``eligible 
entities.'' An ``eligible entity'' is defined as an entity that would 
qualify as a small business consistent with the Small Business 
Administration (``SBA'') standards for its industry grouping, based on 
revenue.
    Pursuant to the Diversity Order, the Commission will now allow the 
holder of an equity or debt interest in the applicant to exceed the 
above-noted 33 percent threshold without triggering attribution 
provided: (1) the combined equity or debt in the ``eligible entity'' is 
less than 50 percent, or (2) the total debt in the ``eligible entity'' 
does not exceed 80 percent and the interest holder does not hold any 
option to acquire an additional interest in the ``eligible entity.''
    Consistent with actions taken by the Commission in the Diversity 
Order, a new question has been added to the new entrant bidding credit 
section of the broadcast auction application form. It simply requires 
applicants to make explicit any claim that they are ``eligible 
entities,'' as a basis for claiming a bidding credit. The question 
states: ``Does the applicant claim to be an `eligible entity' as 
defined in 47 CFR 73.5008(c), for purposes of claiming eligibility for 
the new entrant bidding credit?'' Additional information showing proof 
of compliance is not required at the pre-auction application stage. The 
Commission also foresees a new universe of respondents to the 
collection--those broadcast auction applicants claiming eligibility for 
the new entrant bidding credit based on their status as an ``eligible 
entity.''
    The Commission auctions mutually exclusive applications for full 
power commercial AM and FM radio, television services, Instructional 
Television Fixed Services (ITFS), and all secondary commercial 
broadcast services (e.g. , Low Power TV (LPTV), FM translators and 
television translators). The Commission requires the use of the FCC 
Form 175 (OMB Control Number 3060-0600) to participate in all broadcast 
auctions. Broadcast applicants are also required to submit certain 
exhibits which are covered in this information collection as discussed 
below.
    To facilitate the identification of groups of mutually exclusive 
applicants for non-table services which include the AM radio, LPTV, and 
TV/FM translator services, the Commission requires applicants to submit 
the engineering portions of the pertinent long-form application (FCC 
Form 301 (OMB Control Number 3060-0027), FCC Form 346 (OMB Control 
Number 3060-0016), or FCC Form 349 (OMB Control Number 3060-0405) ) 
necessary to determine mutual exclusivity. In instances where analog 
television licensees file major modification applications, the 
Commission requires that such applicants also file the engineering 
data. These applicants are required to file the electronic versions of 
FCC Forms 301, 346 or 349.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-20011 Filed 8-27-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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