Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 75433-75434 [E8-29369]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 239 / Thursday, December 11, 2008 / Notices 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 on the downwardpointing 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, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–1035. Title: Part 73, Subpart F International Broadcast Stations. Form No.: FCC Forms 309, 310 and 311. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents/Responses: 225 respondents; 225 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 2–720 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; on occasion, semi-annual, weekly and annual reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 303, 307, 334, 336 and 554. Total Annual Burden: 20,096 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $1,251,175. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: In general, there is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: This information collection is used by the Commission to assign frequencies for use by international broadcast stations, to grant authority to operate such stations and to determine if interference or adverse propagation conditions exist that may impact the operation of such stations. The Commission collects this information pursuant to 47 CFR Part 73, Subpart F. If the Commission did not collect this information, it would not be in a position to effectively coordinate spectrum for international broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency interference or adverse propagation conditions. Therefore, the information collection requirements are as follows: FCC Form 309—Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Dec 10, 2008 Jkt 217001 in an International, Experimental Television, Experimental Facsimile, or a Developmental Broadcast Station—The FCC Form 309 is filed on occasion when the applicant is requesting authority to construct or make modifications to the international broadcast station. FCC Form 310—Application for an International, Experimental Television, Experimental Facsimile, or a Developmental Broadcast Station License—The FCC Form 310 is filed on occasion when the applicant is submitting an application for a new international broadcast station. FCC Form 311—Application for Renewal of an International or Experimental Broadcast Station License—The FCC Form 311 is filed by applicants who are requesting renewal of their international broadcast station licenses. 47 CFR 73.702(a) states that six months prior to the start of each season, licensees and permittees shall by informal written request, submitted to the Commission in triplicate, indicate for the season the frequency or frequencies desired for transmission to each zone or area of reception specified in the license or permit, the specific hours during which it desires to transmit to such zones or areas on each frequency, and the power, antenna gain, and antenna bearing it desires to use. Requests will be honored to the extent that interference and propagation conditions permit and that they are otherwise in accordance with the provisions of section 47 CFR 73.702(a). 47 CFR 73.702(b) states that two months before the start of each season, the licensee or permittee must inform the Commission in writing as to whether it plans to operate in accordance with the Commission’s authorization or operate in another manner. 47 CFR 73.702(c) permits entities to file requests for changes to their original request for assignment and use of frequencies if they are able to show good cause. Because international broadcasters are assigned frequencies on a seasonal basis, as opposed to the full term of their eight-year license authorization, requests for changes need to be filed by entities on occasion. 47 CFR 73.702 (note) states that permittees who during the process of construction wish to engage in equipment tests shall by informal written request, submitted to the Commission in triplicate not less than 30 days before they desire to begin such testing, indicate the frequencies they desire to use for testing and the hours they desire to use those frequencies. PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75433 47 CFR 73.702(e) states within 14 days after the end of each season, each licensee or permittee must file a report with the Commission stating whether the licensee or permittee has operated the number of frequency hours authorized by the seasonal schedule to each of the zones or areas of reception specified in the schedule. 47 CFR 73.782 requires that licensees retain logs of international broadcast stations for two years. If it involves communications incident to a disaster, logs should be retained as long as required by the Commission. 47 CFR 73.759(d) states that the licensee or permittee must keep records of the time and results of each auxiliary transmitter test performed at least weekly. 47 CFR 73.762(b) requires that licensees notify the Commission in writing of any limitation or discontinuance of operation of not more than 10 days. 47 CFR 73.762(c) states that the licensee or permittee must request and receive specific authority from the Commission to discontinue operations for more than 10 days under extenuating circumstances. 47 CFR 1.1301–1.1319 cover certifications of compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and how the public will be protected from radio frequency radiation hazards. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–29368 Filed 12–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested December 3, 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 whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways E:\FR\FM\11DEN1.SGM 11DEN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 75434 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 239 / Thursday, December 11, 2008 / Notices 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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before February 9, 2009. 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: 3060–0017. Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster Station License. Form Number: FCC Form 347. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; State, local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 300. Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 154(i), 307, 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 450 hours. Total Annual Cost: $36,000. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of low VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:27 Dec 10, 2008 Jkt 217001 power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for a station license. Data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the station has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data from Form 347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the station. OMB Control Number: 3060–0627. Title: Application for AM Broadcast Station License. Form Number: FCC Form 302–AM. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 380. Estimated Time per Response: 4–20 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours. Total Annual Costs: $10,075,600. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Needs and Uses: Licenses and permittees of AM broadcast stations are required to file FCC Form 302–AM to obtain a new or modified station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in the licensed facilities of these stations. Additionally, when changes are made to an AM station that alter the resistance of the antenna system, a licensee must initiate a determination of the operating power by the direct method. The results of this are reported to the Commission using the FCC 302–AM. On October 22, 1998, the Commission adopted a Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98–43 and 94–149. Among other things, this Report and Order substantially revised the FCC Form 302–AM to facilitate electronic filing by replacing narrative exhibits with the use of certifications and an engineering technical box. The Commission also removed and narrowed overly burdensome questions. The FCC Form 302–AM will be supplemented with detailed instructions to explain processing standards and rule interpretations to help ensure that applicants certify accurately. These changes will reduce applicant filing burdens in the preparation and submission of exhibits in support of applications. In addition, PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 these changes will streamline the Commission’s processing of FCC 302– AM applications. The Commission has also adopted a formal program of preand post-application grant random audits to preserve the integrity of our streamlined application process. The data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the station has been built to the terms specified in the outstanding construction permit, and to update FCC station files. Data is then extracted from FCC 302–AM for inclusion in the subsequent license to operate the station. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–29369 Filed 12–10–08; 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 December 3, 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 (PRA) 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. 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 February 9, 2009. 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. 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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

December 3, 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 
whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy 
of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways

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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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before February 
9, 2009. 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: 3060-0017.
    Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster 
Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 347.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
Section 154(i), 307, 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 450 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $36,000.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of 
low power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for 
a station license. Data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the 
station has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data 
from Form 347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the 
station.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0627.
    Title: Application for AM Broadcast Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 302-AM.
    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: 380.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4-20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $10,075,600.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: Licenses and permittees of AM broadcast stations 
are required to file FCC Form 302-AM to obtain a new or modified 
station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in 
the licensed facilities of these stations. Additionally, when changes 
are made to an AM station that alter the resistance of the antenna 
system, a licensee must initiate a determination of the operating power 
by the direct method. The results of this are reported to the 
Commission using the FCC 302-AM. On October 22, 1998, the Commission 
adopted a Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43 and 94-149. Among 
other things, this Report and Order substantially revised the FCC Form 
302-AM to facilitate electronic filing by replacing narrative exhibits 
with the use of certifications and an engineering technical box. The 
Commission also removed and narrowed overly burdensome questions. The 
FCC Form 302-AM will be supplemented with detailed instructions to 
explain processing standards and rule interpretations to help ensure 
that applicants certify accurately. These changes will reduce applicant 
filing burdens in the preparation and submission of exhibits in support 
of applications. In addition, these changes will streamline the 
Commission's processing of FCC 302-AM applications. The Commission has 
also adopted a formal program of pre- and post-application grant random 
audits to preserve the integrity of our streamlined application 
process. The data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the station has 
been built to the terms specified in the outstanding construction 
permit, and to update FCC station files. Data is then extracted from 
FCC 302-AM for inclusion in the subsequent license to operate the 
station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-29369 Filed 12-10-08; 8:45 am]
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