Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Comments Requested, 40832-40833 [2010-17087]

Download as PDF 40832 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 134 / Wednesday, July 14, 2010 / Notices 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. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2010–17088 Filed 7–13–10 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0779. Title: Sections 90.20(a)(1)(iii), 90.769, 90.767, 90.763(b)(l)(i)(a), 90.763(b)(l)(i)(B), 90.771(b) and 90.743, Rules to Provide for Use of the 220 MHz Band by the Private Land Mobile Radio Service (PLMRS). 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: 2,313 respondents, 2,313 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 2 – 20 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 154(i), 303(g), 303(r), and 332(a). Total Annual Burden: 23,433 hours. Total Annual Cost: $657,500. 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. The Commission is reporting an extension (no change in the reporting and/or third party disclosure requirements). This collection includes rules to govern the future operation and licensing of the 220–222 MHz band (220 MHz service). In establishing this licensing plan, the FCC’s goal is to establish a flexible regulator framework that allows for efficient licensing in the 220 MHz service, eliminates unnecessary regulatory burdens, and enhances the competitive potential of the 220 MHz service in the mobile service marketplace. However, as with any licensing and operational plan for a radio service, a certain number of regulatory and information collection requirements are necessary to verify licensee compliance with Part 90 and 97 rules. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Jul 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 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 July 8, 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 13, 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– PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0865. Title: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing System (ULS) Recordkeeping and Third Party Disclosure Requirements. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for–profit, not–for–profit institutions and state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 62,677 respondents, 62,677 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .166 hours to 4 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 154(i) and 309(j). Total Annual Burden: 89,117 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with respect to all Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMRS) service filers in this information collection. Information on the PLMRS licensees is maintained in the Commission’s system of records, FCC/WTB–1, ‘‘Wireless Services Licensing Records’’. E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 134 / Wednesday, July 14, 2010 / Notices Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during this comment period. There is no change to the reporting, recordkeeping and/or third party disclosure requirements. The Commission is reporting a 25,671 hour increase in the total annual burden. This increase adjustment is due to an adjustment in the number of responses by licensees who operate within the various service categories. The estimates were gathered from the Commission’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) and the CORES databases. The purpose of this information collection is to streamline the set of rules which minimize filing requirements via the Universal Licensing System (ULS); to eliminate redundant and unnecessary submission requirements; and to assure ongoing collection of reliable licensing and ownership data. The recordkeeping and third party disclosure requirements, along with certifications which are made via the FCC Form 601 are ways the Commission reduced the filing burdens on the industry. However, applicants must maintain records to document compliance with the requirements for which they provide certifications. In some instances third party coordination is required. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. 40833 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, July 15, 2010 Date: July 8, 2010. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Thursday July 15, 2010, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. [FR Doc. 2010–17087 Filed 7–13–10– 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–S BUREAU SUBJECT 1 WIRELINE COMPETITION .............................. 2 OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, WIRELESS TELE–COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL. 3 emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES ITEM NO. WIRELINE COMPETITION .............................. TITLE: Rural Health Care Support Mechanism (WC Docket No. 02–60) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking initiating reforms to the Universal Service Rural Health Care Fund to expand the reach and use of broadband connectivity by health care providers throughout the nation. TITLE: Fixed and Mobile services in the Mobile Satellite Service Bands at 1525–1559 MHz and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz, and 2000– 2020 MHz and 2180–2200 MHz SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry to increase value, utilization, and investment in the 2 GHz, Big LEO, and L– bands of the Mobile Satellite Service. TITLE: Electronic Tariff Filing System (ETFS) SUMMARY: The Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on streamlining the tariff filing and formatting process by transitioning from paper to electronic filing to reduce industry burden and promote an open, transparent, and efficient flow of information. 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 disabilities 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 requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e–mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC Live web page at www.fcc.gov/live. For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University’s Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:07 Jul 13, 2010 Jkt 220001 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 services call (703) 993–3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. Copies of materials 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. E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 14, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40832-40833]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-17087]


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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

July 8, 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 [lsqb]August 13, 2010[rsqb]. 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. 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0865.
    Title: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Universal Licensing 
System (ULS) Recordkeeping and Third Party Disclosure Requirements.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions and state, local or tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 62,677 respondents, 62,677 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .166 hours to 4 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 154(i) and 309(j).
    Total Annual Burden: 89,117 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with respect to all Private Land Mobile Radio (PLMRS) 
service filers in this information collection. Information on the PLMRS 
licensees is maintained in the Commission's system of records, FCC/WTB-
1, ``Wireless Services Licensing Records''.

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    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring 
information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
during this comment period. There is no change to the reporting, 
recordkeeping and/or third party disclosure requirements. The 
Commission is reporting a 25,671 hour increase in the total annual 
burden. This increase adjustment is due to an adjustment in the number 
of responses by licensees who operate within the various service 
categories. The estimates were gathered from the Commission's Universal 
Licensing System (ULS) and the CORES databases.
    The purpose of this information collection is to streamline the set 
of rules which minimize filing requirements via the Universal Licensing 
System (ULS); to eliminate redundant and unnecessary submission 
requirements; and to assure ongoing collection of reliable licensing 
and ownership data. The recordkeeping and third party disclosure 
requirements, along with certifications which are made via the FCC Form 
601 are ways the Commission reduced the filing burdens on the industry. 
However, applicants must maintain records to document compliance with 
the requirements for which they provide certifications. In some 
instances third party coordination is required.


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

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