Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested, 37801-37802 [2010-15789]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 125 / Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Notices writing, and submit them to ERIC within 30 days of their completion. Similarly, we require that parties provide ERIC with notice of any changes or updates within 30 days. In light of the novel nature of these deployments and the ongoing standards and equipment development for LTE, we emphasize that diligent pursuit of deployment is expected. In this respect, we also require Petitioners to file, in consultation with the PSST, 30 days after approval by OMB and quarterly thereafter, status reports with the Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau addressing the Petitioners’ progress in three areas: 1) planning; 2) funding; and 3) deployment. The Commission requested emergency OMB approval on June 1, 2010 for this new information collection. We received OMB approval on June 18, 2010. Emergency OMB approvals are only granted for six months. Therefore, the Commission is now required to conduct all the regular submission processes when seeking the three year clearance from OMB. We are now requesting an extension (no change in the reporting requirements). There is no change in the Commission’s burden estimates. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2010–15788 Filed 6–29–10; 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 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES June 24, 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 VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jun 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 30, 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 the Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–0214. For additional information, contact Judith B. Herman, OMD, 202–418–0214 or email judith– b.herman@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0950. Title: Bidding Credits for Tribal Lands. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for– profit, not–for–profit institutions, and state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 5 respondents; 5 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 10 – 180 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and recordkeeping requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. section 309(j). Total Annual Burden: 1,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: $180,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 37801 Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after this comment period to obtain the full three year clearance from them. There is no change in the reporting requirements. The Commission is reporting a 400 hour increase in burden which is due to an increase in the number of respondents. On June 8, 2000, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which established rules and policies to encourage deployment of wireless services to tribal lands pursuant to the objectives and requirements of Section 309(j)(3) and (4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and in conjunction with data from the U.S. Census which indicted that communities on tribal lands have historically had less access to telecommunications services than any other segment of the population. On March 7, 2003, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order which extended the time period during which winning bidders can negotiate with relevant tribes to obtain the certification needed to obtain the bidding credit in a particular market from 90 days to 180 days. Further, the Second Report and Order clarified various administrative matters involved in implementing the bidding credit. On August 18, 2004, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order which raised the wireline telephone penetration rate at which tribal lands are eligible for a bidding credit from 70 percent or less, to 85 percent or less, and increased the amount of the bidding credit available to carriers that pledge to deploy on and serve qualifying tribal lands. Since the last submission to the OMB, the Commission has adjusted the number of respondents/responses, burden hours and annual costs. This is due to the changing number licenses estimated to be auctioned during a given year. Although few applicants are actually affected, the number of potential participants is in the hundreds, perhaps thousands. In other words, while few applicants have sought to participate in the Tribal Land Bidding Credit (TLBC) program, almost all applicants for licenses for which TLBCs are available could take part in the program. Because so many could possibly take part in the TLBC program, the Commission needs to continue OMB approval for this expiring collection. E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1 37802 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 125 / Wednesday, June 30, 2010 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. 395–5167 or via the Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–0214. For additional information, contact Judith B. Herman, OMD, 202–418–0214, or email judith– b.herman@fcc.gov. [FR Doc. 2010–15789 Filed 6–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES June 24 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 30, 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– VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:53 Jun 29, 2010 Jkt 220001 OMB Control Number: 3060–0076. Title: Common Carrier Annual Employment Report. Form No.: FCC Form 395. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for– profit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,000 respondents, 1,000 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement and recordkeeping requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections 154, 303, and 307 – 310. Total Annual Burden: 1,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: The Annual Employment Report, FCC Form 395, is a data collection device to enforce the FCC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) rules. All common carrier licensees or permittees with sixteen (16) or more full–time employees are required to file this report and retain it for a two–year period. The report identifies each carrier’s staff by gender, race, color and/or national origin in each of ten major job categories. The Commission has updated its race/ ethnicity and job categories on the FCC Form 395 to conform with the race/ ethnicity and job categories used by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The information describes the applicant’s compliance with the EEO rules. The information issued by the Commission and public interest groups to compile industry employment trends. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2010–15790 Filed 6–29–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [IB Docket No. 04–286; DA 10–1101] Fifth Meeting of the Advisory Committee for the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, this notice advises interested persons that the fifth meeting of the WRC–12 Advisory Committee will be held at the Federal Communications Commission. The purpose of the meeting is to continue preparations for the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference. The WRC–12 Advisory Committee will consider any preliminary views and draft proposals introduced by the WRC–12 Advisory Committee’s Informal Working Groups. DATES: July 28, 2010, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alexander Roytblat, Designated Federal Official, WRC–12 Advisory Committee, FCC International Bureau, Strategic Analysis and Negotiations Division, at (202) 418–7501. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Federal Communications Commission established the WRC–12 Advisory Committee to provide advice, technical support and recommendations relating to the preparation of United States proposals and positions for the 2012 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC–12). In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended, this notice advises interested persons of the fifth meeting of the WRC–12 Advisory Committee. The WRC–12 Advisory Committee has an open membership. All interested parties are invited to participate in the WRC– 12 Advisory Committee and to attend its meetings. The proposed agenda for the fifth meeting is as follows: Agenda Fifth Meeting of the WRC–12 Advisory Committee, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554, July 28, 2010, 11 a.m. to 12 noon. 1. Opening Remarks. 2. Approval of Agenda. E:\FR\FM\30JNN1.SGM 30JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 125 (Wednesday, June 30, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 37801-37802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-15789]


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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 24, 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 30, 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 the Internet at 
Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications 
Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing 
Director, (202) 418-0214. For additional information, contact Judith B. 
Herman, OMD, 202-418-0214 or email judith-b.herman@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0950.
    Title: Bidding Credits for Tribal Lands.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and state, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 5 respondents; 5 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 - 180 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and 
recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. section 309(j).
    Total Annual Burden: 1,000 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $180,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring 
information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
after this comment period to obtain the full three year clearance from 
them. There is no change in the reporting requirements. The Commission 
is reporting a 400 hour increase in burden which is due to an increase 
in the number of respondents.
    On June 8, 2000, the Commission adopted a Report and Order which 
established rules and policies to encourage deployment of wireless 
services to tribal lands pursuant to the objectives and requirements of 
Section 309(j)(3) and (4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, and in conjunction with data from the U.S. Census which 
indicted that communities on tribal lands have historically had less 
access to telecommunications services than any other segment of the 
population.
    On March 7, 2003, the Commission adopted a Second Report and Order 
which extended the time period during which winning bidders can 
negotiate with relevant tribes to obtain the certification needed to 
obtain the bidding credit in a particular market from 90 days to 180 
days. Further, the Second Report and Order clarified various 
administrative matters involved in implementing the bidding credit.
    On August 18, 2004, the Commission adopted a Third Report and Order 
which raised the wireline telephone penetration rate at which tribal 
lands are eligible for a bidding credit from 70 percent or less, to 85 
percent or less, and increased the amount of the bidding credit 
available to carriers that pledge to deploy on and serve qualifying 
tribal lands.
    Since the last submission to the OMB, the Commission has adjusted 
the number of respondents/responses, burden hours and annual costs. 
This is due to the changing number licenses estimated to be auctioned 
during a given year. Although few applicants are actually affected, the 
number of potential participants is in the hundreds, perhaps thousands. 
In other words, while few applicants have sought to participate in the 
Tribal Land Bidding Credit (TLBC) program, almost all applicants for 
licenses for which TLBCs are available could take part in the program. 
Because so many could possibly take part in the TLBC program, the 
Commission needs to continue OMB approval for this expiring collection.



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

[FR Doc. 2010-15789 Filed 6-29-10; 8:45 am]
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