Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Low-Power Television and Translator Digital Upgrade Program Application Form, 76002 [E8-29529]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
• National Telecommunications and Information Administration

[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 241 (Monday, December 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 76002]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29529]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; Low-Power 
Television and Translator Digital Upgrade Program Application Form

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing 
effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on a proposed information 
collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public 
Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before February 13, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 7845, 
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 
Internet at dHynek@doc.gov).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions 
should be directed to Clifton Beck, NTIA, Room H-4888, U.S. Department 
of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Abstract

    The purpose of the Low-power Television and Translator Digital 
Upgrade Program is to assist each eligible low-power television station 
to receive reimbursement for equipment to upgrade low-power television 
stations from analog to digital service in eligible rural communities.
    The term ``eligible low-power television station'' means a low-
power television broadcast station, Class A television station, 
television translator station, or television booster station--
    (1) That is itself broadcasting exclusively in analog format; and
    (2) That has not converted from analog to digital operations prior 
to the date of enactment of the Digital Television Transition and 
Public Safety Act of 2005.

II. Method of Collection

    The proposed form will be submitted electronically via the Internet 
or mail.

III. Data

    OMB Control Number: None.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, not-
for-profit institutions, state or local government agencies; 
individuals or households.
    Estimated Number of Total Respondents: 5,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 15,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Public: $0.

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on respondents, e.g., the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized 
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: December 9, 2008.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-29529 Filed 12-12-08; 8:45 am]
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