Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; December 16, 2009, 66130-66131 [E9-29735]

Download as PDF 66130 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 238 / Monday, December 14, 2009 / Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES December 3, 2009. 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 or before February 12, 2010. 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 Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To submit your PRA comments by e–mail send them to: PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith B. Herman, OMD, 202–418–0214. For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e–mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Judith B. Herman, 202–418–0214. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No: 3060–1096. VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:46 Dec 11, 2009 Jkt 220001 Title: Prepaid Calling Card Service Provider Certification, WC Docket No. 05–68. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for– profit. Number of Respondents: 158 respondents; 1,896 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 2.5 – 20 hours. Frequency of Response: Quarterly reporting requirement, third party disclosure requirement and recordkeeping requirement. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 151, 152, 154(i), 201, 202 and 254. Total Annual Burden: 15,800 hours. Total Annual Cost Burden: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission does not anticipate providing confidentiality of the information submitted by prepaid calling card providers. Particularly, the prepaid calling card providers must sent reports to their transport providers. Additionally, the quarterly certifications sent to the Commission will be made public through the ECFS process. These certifications will be filed in the Commission’s docket associated with this proceeding. If the respondents submit information they believe to be confidential, they may request confidential treatment of such information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Need and Uses: The Commission will submit this information collection as an extension (no change in the reporting, recordkeeping and/or third party disclosure requirements) after this 60 day comment period to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full three year clearance from them. The Commission has adjusted the total burden hour estimate by –62,900 hours which is due fewer respondents. Prepaid calling car providers are to report on a quarterly basis the percentage of interstate, intrastate and international traffic and call volumes to carriers from which they purchase transport services. Prepaid calling card providers must also file certifications with the Commission quarterly that include the above information and a statement that they are contributing to the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) based on all interstate and international revenue, except for revenue from the sale of prepaid calling cards by, to, or pursuant to contract PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 with the Department of Defense (DoD) or a DoD entity. The Commission has found that prepaid calling card providers are telecommunications service providers and therefore are subject to all of the regulations imposed on telecommunications service providers, including contributing to the USF. See FCC 06–79. In the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), Congress directed the Commission to implement measure necessary to promote the advancement of universal service. In furtherance of this goal, section 254(d) of the Act states that ‘‘every telecommunications carrier that provides interstate telecommunications services shall contribute, on an equitable and nondiscriminatory basis, to the specific, predictable, and sufficient mechanisms established by the Commission to preserve and advance universal service.’’ In addition, telecommunications carriers are required to pay intrastate and interstate access charges. The reporting and certification requirement will allow the Commission to ensure that prepaid calling card providers are complying with these requirements. The Commission adopted reporting and certification requirements to obtain information necessary to evaluate whether all prepaid calling card providers are properly contributing to the USF, pursuant to section 254 of the Act. All prepaid calling card providers will now have to maintain records and report quarterly the percentage of interstate, intrastate and international traffic and call volumes to carriers from which they purchase transport services. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. E9–29643 Filed 12–11–8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; December 16, 2009 Date: December 9, 2009. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, which is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, D.C. The meeting will feature a presentation on the status of the National Broadband Plan. The E:\FR\FM\14DEN1.SGM 14DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 238 / Monday, December 14, 2009 / Notices presentation will focus on the policy framework for the plan. The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disability are available upon request. In your request include a description of the accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute request will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e–mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Government Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (tty). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or David Fisk, Office of Media Relations, 202–418–0500; TTY 1– 888–835–5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcasted live with open captioning over Internet from the FCC Audio/Video Events Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/realaudio. For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University’s Capital Connection. The Capital Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services, call 703–993–3100 or go to https://www.capitalconnection.gmu.edu. Copies of material adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 202–488–5300; Fax 202–488–5563; TTY 202–488–5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by e–mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.com. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. E9–29735 Filed 12–10–09; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES [Notice 2009–29] Filing Dates for the Florida Special Election in the 19th Congressional District AGENCY: Federal Election Commission. VerDate Nov<24>2008 18:55 Dec 11, 2009 Jkt 220001 ACTION: Notice of filing dates for special election. SUMMARY: The Governor of Florida has rescheduled the date of the Special General Election to fill the U.S. House seat in the 19th Congressional District being vacated by Representative Robert Wexler. The Special General Election, formerly set for April 6, 2010, will now be held on April 13, 2010. The Special Primary Election date remains unchanged. Committees required to file reports in connection with the Special Primary Election on February 2, 2010, shall file a 12-day Pre-Primary Report. Committees required to file reports in connection with both the Special Primary and Special General Election on April 13, 2010, shall file a 12-day PrePrimary Report, a 12-day Pre-General Report, and a 30-day Post-General Report. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin R. Salley, Information Division, 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20463; Telephone: (202) 694–1100; Toll Free (800) 424–9530. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Principal Campaign Committees All principal campaign committees of candidates who participate in the Florida Special Primary and Special General Elections shall file a 12-day PrePrimary Report on January 21, 2010; a 12-day Pre-General Report on April 1, 2010; and a 30-day Post-General Report on May 13, 2010. (See chart below for the closing date for each report). All principal campaign committees of candidates participating only in the Special Primary Election shall file a 12day Pre-Primary Report on January 21, 2010. (See chart below for the closing date for each report). Note that these reports are in addition to the campaign committee’s quarterly filings in April and July. (See chart below for the closing date for each report). Unauthorized Committees (PACs and Party Committees) Political committees filing on a quarterly basis in 2010 are subject to special election reporting if they make previously undisclosed contributions or expenditures in connection with the Florida Special Primary or Special General Elections by the close of books for the applicable report(s). (See chart PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66131 below for the closing date for each report). Since disclosing financial activity from two different calendar years on one report would conflict with the calendar year aggregation requirements stated in the Commission’s disclosure rules, unauthorized committees that trigger the filing of the Pre-Primary Report will be required to file this report on two separate forms: One form to cover 2009 activity, labeled as the Year-End Report; and the other form to cover only 2010 activity, labeled as the Pre-Primary Report. Both forms must be filed by January 21, 2010. Committees filing monthly that make contributions or expenditures in connection with the Florida Special Primary or Special General Elections will continue to file according to the monthly reporting schedule. Additional disclosure information in connection with the Florida Special Election may be found on the FEC Web site at https://www.fec.gov/info/ report_dates.shtml. Disclosure of Lobbyist Bundling Activity Campaign committees, party committees and Leadership PACs that are otherwise required to file reports in connection with the special elections must simultaneously file FEC Form 3L if they receive two or more bundled contributions from lobbyists/registrants or lobbyist/registrant PACs that aggregate in excess of the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold during the special election reporting periods (see charts below for closing date of each period). 11 CFR 104.22(a)(5)(v). The lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold for calendar year 2009 is $16,000. This threshold amount may increase in 2010 based upon the annual cost of living adjustment (COLA). As soon as the adjusted threshold amount is available, the Commission will publish it in the Federal Register and post it on its Web site. 11 CFR 104.22(g) and 110.17(e)(2). For more information on these requirements, see Federal Register Notice 2009–03, 74 FR 7285 (February 17, 2009). 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 238 (Monday, December 14, 2009)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-29735]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; December 16, 2009

Date: December 9, 2009.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, which is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. 
in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
    The meeting will feature a presentation on the status of the 
National Broadband Plan. The

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presentation will focus on the policy framework for the plan.
    The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or 
other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and 
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable 
accommodations for people with disability are available upon request. 
In your request include a description of the accommodation you will 
need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last 
minute request will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an 
e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Government Affairs 
Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty).
    Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from 
Audrey Spivack or David Fisk, Office of Media Relations, 202-418-0500; 
TTY 1-888-835-5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be 
broadcasted live with open captioning over Internet from the FCC Audio/
Video Events Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/realaudio.
    For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason 
University's Capital Connection. The Capital Connection also will carry 
the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services, call 
703-993-3100 or go to https://www.capitalconnection.gmu.edu.
    Copies of material adopted at this meeting can be purchased from 
the FCC's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 202-
488-5300; Fax 202-488-5563; TTY 202-488-5562. These copies are 
available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/
type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, 
Inc. may be reached by e-mail at FCC@BCPIWEB.com.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. E9-29735 Filed 12-10-09; 11:15 am]
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