Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 36389-36390 [2010-15494]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 122 / Friday, June 25, 2010 / Notices Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page https:// reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review’’, (3) click on 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: Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–0214. For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman, OMD, 202–418–0214 or email judith– b.herman@fcc.gov. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1132. Title: National Broadband Plan Survey: Demand for Broadband. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,500 respondents; 4,500 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .3 hours (20 minutes). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Public Law No. 110–385, Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2008 and Public Law No. 111–5, American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009. Total Annual Burden: 1,350 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No personally identifiable information will be transmitted to the Commission from the survey contractor as a matter of vendor policy. Needs and Uses: The Commission is now seeking the three year OMB approval for this expiring information collection. The Commission sought emergency OMB approval in December 2009. We received the six month approval on December 18, 2009. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:23 Jun 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 Because emergency OMB approvals are only granted for six months, the Commission is required to re–submit this collection to obtain the full three year clearance. The Commission now requests an extension (no change in the reporting requirement) for this collection on an on–going basis so that the information will be available for Commission use in formulating policy recommendations for the adoption and use of broadband as required by the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (ARRA). Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2010–15383 Filed 6–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested June 22, 2010. 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 (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 – 3520. 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; (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, and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC 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 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 36389 does not display a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before August 24, 2010. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via fax at 202– 395–5167 or via email to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams on (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0649 Title: Sections 76.1601, Deletion or Repositioning of Broadcast Signals, 76.1617 Initial Must–Carry Notice, 76.1607 and 76.1708 Principal Headend. 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: 3,300 respondents and 4,100 responses. Estimated Hours per Response: 0.5 to 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping requirement. Total Annual Burden: 2,200 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No need for confidentiality required with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.1601 requires that effective April 2, 1993, a cable operator shall provide written notice to any broadcast television station at least 30 days prior to either deleting from carriage or repositioning that station. Such notification shall also be provided to subscribers of the cable system. 47 CFR 76.1607 states that cable operators shall provide written notice by certified mail to all stations carried on its system pursuant to the must– E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1 36390 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 122 / Friday, June 25, 2010 / Notices carry rules at least 60 days prior to any change in the designation of its principal headend. 47 CFR 76.1617(a) states within 60 days of activation of a cable system, a cable operator must notify all qualified NCE stations of its designated principal headend by certified mail. 47 CFR 76.1617(b) within 60 days of activation of a cable system, a cable operator must notify all local commercial and NCE stations that may not be entitled to carriage because they either: (1) Fail to meet the standards for delivery of a good quality signal to the cable system’s principal headend, or (2) May cause an increased copyright liability to the cable system. 47 CFR 76.1617(c) states within 60 days of activation of a cable system, a cable operator must send by certified mail a copy of a list of all broadcast television stations carried by its system and their channel positions to all local commercial and noncommercial television stations, including those not designated as must–carry stations and those not carried on the system. 47 CFR 76.1708(a) states that the operator of every cable television system shall maintain for public inspection the designation and location of its principal headend. If an operator changes the designation of its principal headend, that new designation must be included in its public file. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2010–15494 Filed 6–24–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Comments Requested mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES June 22, 2010. 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 (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 – 3520. Comments are requested concerning: (a) whether the proposed VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:23 Jun 24, 2010 Jkt 220001 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; (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; and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC 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 currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before [July 26, 2010]. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via fax at 202– 395–5167 or via email to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page https://reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review’’, (3) click on 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: Cathy Williams on (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0700. PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Title: Open Video Systems Provisions, FCC Form 1275. Form Number: FCC Form 1275. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for– profit entities; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 280 respondents and 4,672 responses. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Recordkeeping and third party disclosure requirements. Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 to 20 hours. Total Annual Burden: 9,855 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 302 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Confidentiality: No need for confidentiality required with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: Section 302 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act provides for specific entry options for telephone companies wishing to enter the video programming marketplace, one option being to provide cable service over an ‘‘open video system’’ (‘‘OVS’’). The following information collection requirements listed below are covered under information collection 3060– 0700. 47 CFR 76.1502(a) states an operator of an open video system must certify to the Commission that it will comply with the Commission’s regulations in 47 CFR 76.1503, 76.1504, 76.1506, 76.1508, 76.1509, and 76.1513. The Commission must approve such certification prior to the commencement of service at such a point in time that would allow the applicant sufficient time to comply with the Commission’s notification requirements. 47 CFR 76.1502(b) states that certifications must be verified by an officer or director of the applicant, stating that, to the best of his or her information and belief, the representations made therein are accurate. 47 CFR 75.1502(c) requires that certifications must be filed on FCC Form 1275 and must include: (1) The applicant’s name, address and telephone number; (2) A statement of ownership, including all affiliated entities; (3) If the applicant is a cable operator applying for certification in its cable franchise area, a statement that the applicant is qualified to operate an open video system under Section 76.1501. E:\FR\FM\25JNN1.SGM 25JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 122 (Friday, June 25, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36389-36390]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15494]


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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

June 22, 2010.
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 (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 - 3520. 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; (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, and (e) 
ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small 
business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
    The FCC 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 currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before August 24, 2010. If you anticipate that you will 
be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the 
period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC 
contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget, via fax at 202-395-5167 or via email to 
Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications 
Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams on (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0649
    Title: Sections 76.1601, Deletion or Repositioning of Broadcast 
Signals, 76.1617 Initial Must-Carry Notice, 76.1607 and 76.1708 
Principal Headend.
    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: 3,300 respondents and 4,100 
responses.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 0.5 to 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,200 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
Section 4(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No need for confidentiality 
required with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.1601 requires that effective April 2, 
1993, a cable operator shall provide written notice to any broadcast 
television station at least 30 days prior to either deleting from 
carriage or repositioning that station. Such notification shall also be 
provided to subscribers of the cable system.
    47 CFR 76.1607 states that cable operators shall provide written 
notice by certified mail to all stations carried on its system pursuant 
to the must-

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carry rules at least 60 days prior to any change in the designation of 
its principal headend.

    47 CFR 76.1617(a) states within 60 days of activation of a cable 
system, a cable operator must notify all qualified NCE stations of its 
designated principal headend by certified mail.
    47 CFR 76.1617(b) within 60 days of activation of a cable system, a 
cable operator must notify all local commercial and NCE stations that 
may not be entitled to carriage because they either:
    (1) Fail to meet the standards for delivery of a good quality 
signal to the cable system's principal headend, or
    (2) May cause an increased copyright liability to the cable system.
    47 CFR 76.1617(c) states within 60 days of activation of a cable 
system, a cable operator must send by certified mail a copy of a list 
of all broadcast television stations carried by its system and their 
channel positions to all local commercial and noncommercial television 
stations, including those not designated as must-carry stations and 
those not carried on the system.
    47 CFR 76.1708(a) states that the operator of every cable 
television system shall maintain for public inspection the designation 
and location of its principal headend. If an operator changes the 
designation of its principal headend, that new designation must be 
included in its public file.


Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary,
Office of the Secretary,
Office of Managing Director.

[FR Doc. 2010-15494 Filed 6-24-10; 8:45 am]
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