Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council, 11721-11722 [E9-6014]

Download as PDF sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 52 / Thursday, March 19, 2009 / Notices Total Annual Burden: 7,000 hours. Total Annual Costs: $375,000. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: Cable operators use FCC Form 394 to apply to the local franchise authority (LFA) for approval to assign or transfer control of a cable television system. With the information provided by Form 394, LFAs can restrict profiteering transactions and other transfers that are likely to have an adverse effect on cable rates or service in the franchise area. OMB Control Number: 3060–0754. Title: Children’s Television Programming Report. Form Number: FCC Form 398. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,962 respondents; 7,848 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 12 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Quarterly reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 154(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 94,176 hours. Total Annual Cost: $3,139,200. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: Commercial television broadcast stations and Class A television broadcast stations are both required to file FCC Form 398. FCC Form 398 is a standardized form that provides a consistent format for reporting by all licensees, and facilitates efforts by the public and the FCC to monitor compliance with the Children’s Television Act. These commercial television broadcast station licensees and the Class A television broadcast station licensees both use FCC Form 398 to identify the individual station, and to identify the children’s educational and informational programs, which the station broadcasts on both the regularly scheduled and preempted core programming, to meet the station’s obligation under the Children’s Television Act of 1990 (CTA). Each quarter, the licensee is required to place in its public inspection file a VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:17 Mar 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 ‘‘Children’s Television Programming Report’’ and to file the FCC Form 398 each quarter with the Commission. The licensee must also complete a ‘‘Preemption Report’’ for each preempted core program during the quarter. This ‘‘Preemption Report’’ requests information on the date of each preemption, if the program was rescheduled, the date and time the program was aired, and the reason for the preemption. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–6015 Filed 3–18–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the purpose of this notice is to announce that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter of the ‘‘Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council’’ (hereinafter the ‘‘CSRIC’’). ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Federal Communications Commission, Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7-C753, Washington, DC 20554. Telephone: (202) 418–7452, e-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATON: The purpose of the CSRIC is to provide recommendations to the FCC to ensure optimal security, reliability, and interoperability of communications systems, including public safety, telecommunications, and media communications. The recommendations to be provided by the CSRIC shall include those related to facilitating: (1) The security, reliability, operability and interoperability of public safety communications systems; (2) the security, reliability, operability, and interoperability of wireline, wireless, PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 11721 satellite, cable, and public voice and data networks; and (3) the security and reliability of broadcast and Multichannel Video Programming Distribution facilities. The CSRIC’s recommendations will also address: (1) Ensuring the availability of communications capacity during natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or other events that result in exceptional strain on the communications infrastructure; and (2) ensuring and facilitating the rapid restoration of communications services in the event of widespread or major disruptions. The Council’s duties may include: (1) Recommending best practices and actions the FCC can take to ensure the security, reliability, operability, and interoperability of today’s public safety communications systems, including dispatch systems, radio communications networks and facilities, and devices used by first responders. (This task should take into account the availability of new and advanced technologies such as broadband and Internet Protocol (IP) based technologies); (2) recommending best practices and actions the FCC can take to improve the reliability and resiliency of communications infrastructure. (This task should include a review and update, if appropriate, of best practices previously produced by the Network Reliability and Interoperability Council and the Media Security and Reliability Council, should take into account new and advanced technologies including broadband and IP-based technologies, as well as, to the extent appropriate, additional functionalities provided by wireless handsets such as Short Message Service (SMS) to create alternative means of communication to emergency response channels); (3) evaluating ways to strengthen the collaboration between communications service providers and public safety entities during emergencies and make recommendations for how they can be improved; (4) developing and recommending best practices and actions the FCC can take that promote reliable 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 service, including procedures for: (a) Defining geographic coverage areas for public safety answering points; (b) defining network diversity requirements for delivery of IP-enabled 9–1–1 and enhanced 9–1–1 calls; (c) call-handling in the event of call overflow or network outages; (d) public safety answering point (PSAP) certification and testing requirements; (e) validation procedures for inputting and updating location information in relevant databases; and (f) the format for delivering address E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1 11722 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 52 / Thursday, March 19, 2009 / Notices information to PSAPs; (5) analyzing and recommending technical options to enable accurate and reliable dynamic E9–1–1 location identification for interconnected VoIP services; (6) recommending ways, including best practices, to improve Emergency Alert System (EAS) operations and testing and to ensure that all Americans, including those living in rural areas, the elderly, people with disabilities, and people who do not speak English, have access to timely EAS alerts and other emergency information; (7) recommending methods to measure reliably and accurately the extent to which key best practices are implemented both now and in the future. (In carrying out this task, the Council shall identify those ‘‘key best practices’’ for each communications industry segment, e.g., media, wireline, and wireless, that are most critical for network and media security, reliability, operability, and interoperability); (8) making recommendations with respect to such additional topics as the FCC may specify. Such topics may include issues arising from the convergence of technologies and how the FCC can best fulfill its responsibilities, particularly with respect to safety of life and property (including law enforcement) and national defense under the Communications Act. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–6014 Filed 3–18–09; 8:45 am] FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 09–471] Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings; Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Enforcement Bureau (the ‘‘Bureau’’) gives notice of Mr. Ruben B. Bohuchot’s suspension from the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (or ‘‘E–Rate Program’’). Additionally, the Bureau gives notice that debarment proceedings are commencing against him. Mr. Bohuchot, or any person who has an existing contract with or intends to contract with him to provide or receive services in matters arising out of activities associated with or related to the schools 17:17 Mar 18, 2009 Jkt 217001 DATES: Opposition requests must be received by April 20, 2009. However, an opposition request by the party to be suspended must be received 30 days from the receipt of the suspension letter or April 20, 2009, whichever comes first. The Bureau will decide any opposition request for reversal or modification of suspension or debarment within 90 days of its receipt of such requests. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebekah Bina, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, Room 4–C330, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Rebekah Bina may be contacted by phone at (202) 418–7931 or e-mail at Rebekah.Bina@fcc.gov. If Ms. Bina is unavailable, you may contact Ms. Vickie Robinson, Assistant Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, by telephone at (202) 418–1420 and by email at Vickie.Robinson@fcc.gov. The Bureau has suspension and debarment authority pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8 and 47 CFR 0.111(a)(14). Suspension will help to ensure that the party to be suspended cannot continue to benefit from the schools and libraries mechanism pending resolution of the debarment process. Attached is the suspension letter, DA 09–471, which was mailed to Mr. Bohuchot and released on February 26, 2009. The complete text of the notice of suspension and initiation of debarment proceedings is available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portal II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. In addition, the complete text is available on the FCC’s Web site at https://www.fcc.gov. The text may also be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating inspection and copying during regular business hours at the contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., Portal II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B420, Washington, DC 20554, telephone (202) 488–5300 or (800) 378–3160, facsimile (202) 488– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Nov<24>2008 and libraries support, may respond by filing an opposition request, supported by documentation to Rebekah Bina, Federal Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearings Division, Room 4–C330, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5563, or via e-mail https:// www.bcpiweb.com. Hillary S. DeNigro, Chief, Investigations and Hearings Division, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission. The suspension letter follows: February 26, 2009. [DA 09–471] Via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and Facsimile (510–452– 8405) Mr. Ruben B. Bohuchot, c/o Richard Alan Anderson, Federal Public Defender—Dallas, 525 Griffin Street, Suite 629, Dallas, TX 75202. Re: Notice of Suspension and Initiation of Debarment Proceedings, File No. EB– 08–IH–5312 Dear Mr. Bohuchot: The Federal Communications Commission (‘‘FCC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) has received notice of your conviction of Federal crimes, including conspiracy to commit bribery, conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, multiple counts of bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds, obstruction of justice and making false statements on tax returns, in connection with your participation in the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism (‘‘E–Rate program’’).1 Consequently, pursuant to 47 CFR 54.8, this letter constitutes official notice of your suspension from the E–Rate program. In addition, the Enforcement Bureau (‘‘Bureau’’) hereby notifies you that we are commencing debarment proceedings against you.2 1 See 18 U.S.C. 371 (conspiracy to bribery involving Federal programs), 666(a)(1)(B) and 2 (bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds and aiding and abetting), 1512(c) (obstructing and impeding an official proceeding), and 1956(h) (conspiracy to lauder monetary instruments) and 26 U.S.C. 7206(1) (false statements on a tax return). Any further reference in this letter to ‘‘your conviction’’ refers to your thirteen count conviction. United States v. Ruben B. Bohuchot, Criminal Docket No. 3:07–CR–00167–L –1, Judgment (N.D. Tex. filed Nov. 14, 2008 and entered Nov. 17, 2008; amended Nov. 25, 2008) (‘‘Ruben Bohuchot Judgment’’). 2 47 CFR 54.8; 47 CFR 0.111 (delegating to the Enforcement Bureau authority to resolve universal service suspension and debarment proceedings). The Commission adopted debarment rules for the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism in 2003. See Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, Second Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 18 FCC Rcd 9202 (2003) (‘‘Second Report and Order’’) (adopting section 54.521 to suspend and debar parties from the E-rate program). In 2007, the Commission extended the debarment rules to apply to all of the Federal universal service support mechanisms. Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund Management, Administration, and Oversight; Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service; Schools and Libraries E:\FR\FM\19MRN1.SGM 19MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 52 (Thursday, March 19, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11721-11722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-6014]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, 
Reliability and Interoperability Council

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of intent to renew charter.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the 
purpose of this notice is to announce that the Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) has renewed the charter of the ``Communications 
Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council'' (hereinafter the 
``CSRIC'').

ADDRESSES: A copy of the charter is available at the Federal 
Communications Commission, Reference Information Center, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Deputy Bureau Chief, 
Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications 
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7-C753, Washington, DC 20554. 
Telephone: (202) 418-7452, e-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATON: The purpose of the CSRIC is to provide 
recommendations to the FCC to ensure optimal security, reliability, and 
interoperability of communications systems, including public safety, 
telecommunications, and media communications. The recommendations to be 
provided by the CSRIC shall include those related to facilitating: (1) 
The security, reliability, operability and interoperability of public 
safety communications systems; (2) the security, reliability, 
operability, and interoperability of wireline, wireless, satellite, 
cable, and public voice and data networks; and (3) the security and 
reliability of broadcast and Multichannel Video Programming 
Distribution facilities. The CSRIC's recommendations will also address: 
(1) Ensuring the availability of communications capacity during natural 
disasters, terrorist attacks, or other events that result in 
exceptional strain on the communications infrastructure; and (2) 
ensuring and facilitating the rapid restoration of communications 
services in the event of widespread or major disruptions.
    The Council's duties may include: (1) Recommending best practices 
and actions the FCC can take to ensure the security, reliability, 
operability, and interoperability of today's public safety 
communications systems, including dispatch systems, radio 
communications networks and facilities, and devices used by first 
responders. (This task should take into account the availability of new 
and advanced technologies such as broadband and Internet Protocol (IP) 
based technologies); (2) recommending best practices and actions the 
FCC can take to improve the reliability and resiliency of 
communications infrastructure. (This task should include a review and 
update, if appropriate, of best practices previously produced by the 
Network Reliability and Interoperability Council and the Media Security 
and Reliability Council, should take into account new and advanced 
technologies including broadband and IP-based technologies, as well as, 
to the extent appropriate, additional functionalities provided by 
wireless handsets such as Short Message Service (SMS) to create 
alternative means of communication to emergency response channels); (3) 
evaluating ways to strengthen the collaboration between communications 
service providers and public safety entities during emergencies and 
make recommendations for how they can be improved; (4) developing and 
recommending best practices and actions the FCC can take that promote 
reliable 9-1-1 and enhanced 9-1-1 service, including procedures for: 
(a) Defining geographic coverage areas for public safety answering 
points; (b) defining network diversity requirements for delivery of IP-
enabled 9-1-1 and enhanced 9-1-1 calls; (c) call-handling in the event 
of call overflow or network outages; (d) public safety answering point 
(PSAP) certification and testing requirements; (e) validation 
procedures for inputting and updating location information in relevant 
databases; and (f) the format for delivering address

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information to PSAPs; (5) analyzing and recommending technical options 
to enable accurate and reliable dynamic E9-1-1 location identification 
for interconnected VoIP services; (6) recommending ways, including best 
practices, to improve Emergency Alert System (EAS) operations and 
testing and to ensure that all Americans, including those living in 
rural areas, the elderly, people with disabilities, and people who do 
not speak English, have access to timely EAS alerts and other emergency 
information; (7) recommending methods to measure reliably and 
accurately the extent to which key best practices are implemented both 
now and in the future. (In carrying out this task, the Council shall 
identify those ``key best practices'' for each communications industry 
segment, e.g., media, wireline, and wireless, that are most critical 
for network and media security, reliability, operability, and 
interoperability); (8) making recommendations with respect to such 
additional topics as the FCC may specify. Such topics may include 
issues arising from the convergence of technologies and how the FCC can 
best fulfill its responsibilities, particularly with respect to safety 
of life and property (including law enforcement) and national defense 
under the Communications Act.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-6014 Filed 3-18-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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