Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested, 43127-43128 [E9-20558]

Download as PDF jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2009 / Notices Title: Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and Contact Information Form. Form No.: FCC Form 498. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for– profit and not–for–profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 5,000 respondents; 5,000 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 1.5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections 151 – 154 and 254. Total Annual Burden: 7,500 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. However, respondents may request confidential treatment of their information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information collection (IC) to the OMB as a revision during this comment period to obtain the full three– year clearance from them. There is no change in the estimated burden hours. As detailed in the Supporting Statement that will be submitted to the OMB for review and approval, the Commission proposes changes to certain parts of the FCC Form 498 to improve the efficiency of administering the universal service support mechanism. Specifically, the Commission proposes: 1) adding two options for service providers to indicate the reason for submitting the FCC Form 498; 2) clarifying the information for the general contact person, the program specific contact persons, and the officer certifying the form; 3) requiring the submission of the service provider’s Dunn and Bradstreet number; 4) eliminating the option to receive paper checks and requiring financial institution remittance information in order to make electronic disbursements in accordance with the requirements of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996; 5) requiring the submission of study area codes for service providers that receive High–Cost and Low–Income support; and 6) giving service providers the option of choosing more than one business description for their companies. The information collected on FCC Form 498 is used by the Universal VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:05 Aug 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 Service Administrative Company (USAC) to disburse federal universal service support consistent with the specifications of carriers and service providers who participate and receive support from any of the four universal service support mechanisms (High– Cost, Low–Income, Rural Health Care and Schools and Libraries). FCC Form 498 submissions also provide USAC with updated contact information, enabling USAC to contact universal service fund participants when necessary. OMB Control Number: 3060–0876. Title: Section 54.703, USAC Board of Directors Nomination Process and Sections 54.719 through 54.725, Review of Administrator’s Decision. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for– profit and not–for–profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 1,312 respondents; 1,312 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 20 – 32 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections 151 – 154, 201 – 205, 218 – 220, 254, 303(r), 403 and 405 and section 553 of the Administrative Procedures Act, 5 U.S.C. 553. Total Annual Burden: 41,840 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. However, respondents may request confidential treatment of their information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information collection (IC) to the OMB as an extension during this comment period to obtain the full three–year clearance from them. There is no change in the Commission’s estimated burden. Section 54.703 states that industry and non–industry groups may submit to the Commission for approval nominations for individuals to be appointed to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Board of Directors. Sections 54.719 through 54.725 describes the procedures for Commission review of USAC decisions including the general filing requirements pursuant to which parties must file requests for review. The information is used by the Commission PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43127 to select USAC’s Board of Directors and to ensure that requests for review are filed properly with the Commission. Federal Communications Commission. Alethea Lewis, Information Specialist. BILLING CODE 6712–01–S [FR Doc. E9–20556 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested 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 comments on this information collection should submit comments on October 26, 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), via fax at (202) 395–5167, or via the Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Room 1–C823, 445 12th Street S.W. E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 43128 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2009 / Notices assure equal opportunity in every aspect of a cable entity’s policy and practice. Section 76.79 requires that every MVPD employment unit maintain, for public inspection, a file containing copies of all annual employment reports and related documents. Section 76.1702 requires that every MVPD place certain information concerning its EEO program in the public inspection file. Total Annual Burden: 595,476 hours Total Annual Costs: None. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality and respondents are not being asked to submit confidential information to the Commission. Needs and Uses: Section 73.2080 provides that equal opportunity in employment shall be afforded by all broadcast stations to all qualified persons and no person shall be discriminated against in employment by such stations because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. Therefore, Section 73.2080 requires that each broadcast station employment unit with 5 or more full–time employees shall establish, maintain and carry out a program to assure equal opportunity in every aspect of a broadcast station’s policy and practice. Section 76.73 provides that equal opportunity in employment shall be afforded by all multichannel video program distributors (‘‘MVPD’’) to all qualified persons and no person shall be discriminated against in employment by such entities because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex. Section 76.75 requires that each MVPD employment unit shall establish, maintain and carry out a program to ITEM NO. BUREAU SUBJECT 1 WIRELESS TELE–COMMUNICATIONS & OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. 2 WIRELESS TELE–COMMUNICATIONS ......... 3 jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES Washington, D.C. 20554 . To submit your comments by e–mail send then to: PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e–mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy Williams on (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0349. Title: Equal Employment Opportunity (’’EEO’’) Policy, 47 CFR Sections 73.2080, 76.73, 76.75, 76.79 and 76.1702. Form Number: N/A. 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: 14,178 respondents; 14,178 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 42 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Annual and five–year reporting requirements. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 Sections 154(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. CONSUMER AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS. TITLE: Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market; A National Broadband Plan For Our Future (GN Docket No. 09–51) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry to seek to understand better the factors that encourage innovation and investment in wireless and to identify concrete steps the Commission can take to support and encourage further innovation and investment in this area. TITLE: Implementation of Section 6002(b) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (WT Docket No. 09–66); Annual Report and Analysis of Competitive Market Conditions With Respect to Mobile Wireless including Commercial Mobile Services SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry soliciting information for the next annual report to Congress on the status of competition in the mobile wireless market, including commercial mobile services. TITLE: Consumer Information and Disclosure; Truth–in–Billing and Billing Format (CC Docket No. 98–170); IP–Enabled Services (WC Docket No. 04–36) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Inquiry that seeks comment on whether there are opportunities to protect and empower American consumers by ensuring sufficient access to relevant information about communications services. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:05 Aug 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. E9–20558 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, August 27, 2009 Date: August 20, 2009. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday, August 27, 2009, which is scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43127-43128]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20558]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

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 comments on this information collection 
should submit comments on October 26, 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), via fax at (202) 395-5167, or via the 
Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Cathy Williams, 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street 
S.W.

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Washington, D.C. 20554 . To submit your comments by e-mail send then 
to: PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection(s) send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact 
Cathy Williams on (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0349.
    Title: Equal Employment Opportunity (''EEO'') Policy, 47 CFR 
Sections 73.2080, 76.73, 76.75, 76.79 and 76.1702.
    Form Number: N/A.
    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: 14,178 respondents; 14,178 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 42 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Annual and five-
year reporting requirements.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
Sections 154(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 595,476 hours
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality and respondents are not being asked to submit 
confidential information to the Commission.
    Needs and Uses: Section 73.2080 provides that equal opportunity in 
employment shall be afforded by all broadcast stations to all qualified 
persons and no person shall be discriminated against in employment by 
such stations because of race, color, religion, national origin or sex. 
Therefore, Section 73.2080 requires that each broadcast station 
employment unit with 5 or more full-time employees shall establish, 
maintain and carry out a program to assure equal opportunity in every 
aspect of a broadcast station's policy and practice.
    Section 76.73 provides that equal opportunity in employment shall 
be afforded by all multichannel video program distributors (``MVPD'') 
to all qualified persons and no person shall be discriminated against 
in employment by such entities because of race, color, religion, 
national origin, age or sex.
    Section 76.75 requires that each MVPD employment unit shall 
establish, maintain and carry out a program to assure equal opportunity 
in every aspect of a cable entity's policy and practice.
    Section 76.79 requires that every MVPD employment unit maintain, 
for public inspection, a file containing copies of all annual 
employment reports and related documents.
    Section 76.1702 requires that every MVPD place certain information 
concerning its EEO program in the public inspection file.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-20558 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-S
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