DIRS Reporting Data To Be Shared With Federal ESF-2 Agencies, 56585-56586 [E8-22806]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 189 / Monday, September 29, 2008 / Notices Item No. Bureau 56585 Subject 12 Media .............................................................. 13 Media .............................................................. 14 Media .............................................................. 15 Media .............................................................. 16 General Counsel ............................................ Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–22931 Filed 9–25–08; 4:15 pm] Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Greater Philadelphia Radio, Inc. Title: Eagle Broadcasting Company, Inc. and Eagle II Broadcasting Company, Inc. and Saga Communications of New England, LLC Applications for Assignment of License of WHCU(AM), WYXL(FM), WNYY(AM), and WQNY(FM), Ithaca, New York. 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AGENCY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This document announces that, in all future Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) activations, the VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) will share DIRS data with the National Communications System (NCS) as well as with other Federal agencies authorized to participate in Emergency Support Function 2 (ESF–2) activities. DATES: [DA 08–2090] SUMMARY: Title: Kidd Communications and Pamplin Broadcasting-Oregon, Inc. Applications for a Construction Permit for New AM Station at Truckee, California and Jacksonville, Oregon. Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review by Kidd Communications. Jeffery Goldthorp, Chief Communications Systems Analysis Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Communications Commission at (202) 418–1096 or Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov. This is a summary of the Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau’s Public Notice, DA 08–2090, released on September 11, 2008. The complete text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. This document may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in person at 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, via telephone at (202) 488–5300, via facsimile at (202) 488–5563, or via e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM. Alternative SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 56586 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 189 / Monday, September 29, 2008 / Notices mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES formats (computer diskette, large print, audio cassette, and Braille) are available to persons with disabilities by sending an e-mail to FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530, TTY (202) 418–0432. This document is also available on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.fcc.gov. Synopsis of the Public Notice On September 11, 2007, the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) launched the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS), a voluntary, efficient, Web-based system that communications companies, including wireless, wireline, broadcast and cable providers, can use to report communications infrastructure status and situational awareness information during times of crisis. In the event of a DIRS activation, participating communications providers that serve areas affected by a disaster voluntarily submit information regarding, inter alia, the status of their communications equipment, restoration efforts, power (i.e., whether they are using commercial power, generator or battery), and access to fuel. The Commission then compiles this data into reports which it shares with the National Communications System (NCS) in support of NCS’s role as the primary agency for Emergency Support Function-2 (ESF–2) (Communications) of the National Response Framework. Because the information that communications companies input into DIRS is sensitive, for national security and/or commercial reasons, DIRS filings are non-public, and are considered presumptively confidential upon filing. DIRS has had its initial activations during this 2008 hurricane season, first in response to Tropical Storm Fay, and then in response to Hurricane Gustav. In both cases, the information collected by DIRS was of significant value. It has become evident that sharing the data with other Federal government agencies involved in ESF–2 functions directly would enhance the value of DIRS by streamlining the reporting process and facilitating the accurate assessment of any damage to carrier infrastructure and the rapid restoration of that infrastructure. Accordingly, in future DIRS activations, the FCC will share DIRS data with NCS as well as with other Federal agencies authorized to participate in ESF–2 activities. The distribution of DIRS data to Federal agencies involved in ESF–2 does not alter the presumptively confidential nature of DIRS filings. DIRS data will VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:48 Sep 26, 2008 Jkt 214001 remain non-public, and any Federal agency to which DIRS data is distributed must, under Federal law, respect the confidential nature of DIRS filings. See 44 U.S.C. 3510. The Commission’s decision to enhance the value of DIRS by expanding its reach to all Federal government agencies on the ESF–2 team is a further example of the Commission’s commitment to promoting the safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communication, as required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, as well as to ensuring the continued effectiveness of ESF–2 and the National Response Framework. Federal Communications Commission. Derek K. Poarch, Chief, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau. [FR Doc. 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The information collection pursuant to Regulation M is triggered by specific events. All disclosures must be provided to the lessee prior to the consummation of the lease and when the availability of consumer leases on particular terms is advertised. Current actions: On July 14, 2008, the Federal Reserve published a notice in the Federal Register (73 FR 40349) requesting public comment for 60 days on the extension, without revision, of this information collection. The comment period for this notice expired on September 12, 2008. The Federal Reserve did not receive any comments. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Dated: September 24, 2008. Jennifer J. Johnson, Secretary of the Board. [FR Doc. E8–22773 Filed 9–26–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6210–01–P E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 189 (Monday, September 29, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 56585-56586]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-22806]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[DA 08-2090]


DIRS Reporting Data To Be Shared With Federal ESF-2 Agencies

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This document announces that, in all future Disaster 
Information Reporting System (DIRS) activations, the Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) will share DIRS data with 
the National Communications System (NCS) as well as with other Federal 
agencies authorized to participate in Emergency Support Function 2 
(ESF-2) activities.

DATES: On September 11, 2008, the Commission announced that it will 
share DIRS reporting data with all other Federal ESF-2 agencies.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Room TW-325, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, Chief 
Communications Systems Analysis Division, Public Safety and Homeland 
Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission at (202) 418-1096 or 
Jeffery.Goldthorp@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Public Safety & 
Homeland Security Bureau's Public Notice, DA 08-2090, released on 
September 11, 2008. The complete text of this document is available for 
inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC 
Reference Information Center, CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. This 
document may also be purchased from the Commission's duplicating 
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in person at 445 12th Street, 
SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, via telephone at (202) 488-
5300, via facsimile at (202) 488-5563, or via e-mail at 
FCC@BCPIWEB.COM. Alternative

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formats (computer diskette, large print, audio cassette, and Braille) 
are available to persons with disabilities by sending an e-mail to 
FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and Government Affairs Bureau at 
(202) 418-0530, TTY (202) 418-0432. This document is also available on 
the Commission's Web site at https://www.fcc.gov.

Synopsis of the Public Notice

    On September 11, 2007, the Public Safety and Homeland Security 
Bureau (PSHSB) of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or 
Commission) launched the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS), 
a voluntary, efficient, Web-based system that communications companies, 
including wireless, wireline, broadcast and cable providers, can use to 
report communications infrastructure status and situational awareness 
information during times of crisis. In the event of a DIRS activation, 
participating communications providers that serve areas affected by a 
disaster voluntarily submit information regarding, inter alia, the 
status of their communications equipment, restoration efforts, power 
(i.e., whether they are using commercial power, generator or battery), 
and access to fuel. The Commission then compiles this data into reports 
which it shares with the National Communications System (NCS) in 
support of NCS's role as the primary agency for Emergency Support 
Function-2 (ESF-2) (Communications) of the National Response Framework. 
Because the information that communications companies input into DIRS 
is sensitive, for national security and/or commercial reasons, DIRS 
filings are non-public, and are considered presumptively confidential 
upon filing.
    DIRS has had its initial activations during this 2008 hurricane 
season, first in response to Tropical Storm Fay, and then in response 
to Hurricane Gustav. In both cases, the information collected by DIRS 
was of significant value. It has become evident that sharing the data 
with other Federal government agencies involved in ESF-2 functions 
directly would enhance the value of DIRS by streamlining the reporting 
process and facilitating the accurate assessment of any damage to 
carrier infrastructure and the rapid restoration of that 
infrastructure. Accordingly, in future DIRS activations, the FCC will 
share DIRS data with NCS as well as with other Federal agencies 
authorized to participate in ESF-2 activities. The distribution of DIRS 
data to Federal agencies involved in ESF-2 does not alter the 
presumptively confidential nature of DIRS filings. DIRS data will 
remain non-public, and any Federal agency to which DIRS data is 
distributed must, under Federal law, respect the confidential nature of 
DIRS filings. See 44 U.S.C. 3510. The Commission's decision to enhance 
the value of DIRS by expanding its reach to all Federal government 
agencies on the ESF-2 team is a further example of the Commission's 
commitment to promoting the safety of life and property through the use 
of wire and radio communication, as required by the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended, as well as to ensuring the continued effectiveness 
of ESF-2 and the National Response Framework.

Federal Communications Commission.
Derek K. Poarch,
Chief, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau.
[FR Doc. E8-22806 Filed 9-26-08; 8:45 am]
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