Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 78356-78357 [E8-30367]

Download as PDF mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES 78356 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 246 / Monday, December 22, 2008 / Notices 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 with this collection of information. 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 19, 2008 Jkt 217001 ‘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. E8–30363 Filed 12–19–08; 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 16, 2008. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 February 20, 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: 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. E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 246 / Monday, December 22, 2008 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, send an e-mail to Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0783. Title: Section 90.176, Coordination Notification Requirements on Frequencies Below 512 MHz or at 764– 776/794–806 MHz. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 15 respondents; 3,900 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .50 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party coordination requirement. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained in sections 47 U.S.C. 1, 154(i), 301, 302, 303(f), 303(r), 309(j) and 332 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 1,950 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 the reporting requirements and/or third party disclosure requirements) after this 60 day comment period to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full three year clearance. Section 90.176 requires each Private Land Mobile frequency coordinator to provide, within one business day, a listing of their frequency recommendations to all other frequency coordinators in their respective pool, and if requested, an engineering analysis. Any method can be used to ensure this compliance with the ‘‘one business day requirement’’ and must provide, at a minimum, the name of the applicant; frequency or frequencies recommended; antenna locations and heights; and effective radiated power; the type(s) of emissions; the description of the service area; and the date and time of the recommendation. If a conflict in recommendations arises, the effected coordinators are jointly responsible for taking action to resolve the conflict, up to and including notifying the Commission that an application may have to be returned. This requirement seeks to avoid situations where harmful interference is created because two or more coordinators recommend the same VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:07 Dec 19, 2008 Jkt 217001 frequency in the same area at approximately the same time to different applicants. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–30367 Filed 12–19–08; 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 12, 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 February 20, 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: 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 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78357 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, send an e-mail to Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0400. Title: Tariff Review Plan. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 47 respondents; 47 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 61 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual and biennial reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained in section 47 U.S.C. 10(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 2,867 hours. Annual Cost Burden: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents are not being asked to submit confidential information to the Commission. If the Commission requests respondents to submit information which respondents believe are confidential, respondents may request confidential treatment of such information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as an extension (no change in the 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 total annual burden hours has increased by 427 hours which is due to an increase in the number of price cap E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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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 16, 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 February 20, 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: 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.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, send an e-
mail to Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0783.
    Title: Section 90.176, Coordination Notification Requirements on 
Frequencies Below 512 MHz or at 764-776/794-806 MHz.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 15 respondents; 3,900 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .50 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third 
party coordination requirement.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained 
in sections 47 U.S.C. 1, 154(i), 301, 302, 303(f), 303(r), 309(j) and 
332 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,950 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 the reporting requirements and/or third party disclosure 
requirements) after this 60 day comment period to Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full three year clearance. 
Section 90.176 requires each Private Land Mobile frequency coordinator 
to provide, within one business day, a listing of their frequency 
recommendations to all other frequency coordinators in their respective 
pool, and if requested, an engineering analysis.
    Any method can be used to ensure this compliance with the ``one 
business day requirement'' and must provide, at a minimum, the name of 
the applicant; frequency or frequencies recommended; antenna locations 
and heights; and effective radiated power; the type(s) of emissions; 
the description of the service area; and the date and time of the 
recommendation. If a conflict in recommendations arises, the effected 
coordinators are jointly responsible for taking action to resolve the 
conflict, up to and including notifying the Commission that an 
application may have to be returned.
    This requirement seeks to avoid situations where harmful 
interference is created because two or more coordinators recommend the 
same frequency in the same area at approximately the same time to 
different applicants.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-30367 Filed 12-19-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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