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CFR 80.215(h). The notification
provided with the station’s license
application is sufficient to satisfy this
requirement if no new television
stations would be affected. This
information is used by Commission staff
and affected stations television stations
to be aware of the location of potential
harmful interference from AMTS
operations.
The reporting requirement in section
90.1015 necessary to ensure that
television stations that may be affected
by harmful interference from AMTS
operations are notified.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0882.
Title: Section 95.833, Construction
Requirements.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents: 10
respondents; 10 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: Every decade
(ten years) reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. Statutory
authority for this collection of
information is contained in 47 U.S.C.
sections 154 and 303.
Total Annual Burden: 10 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
There is no need for confidentiality.
Needs and Uses: The Commission is
seeking Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) approval for an extension
of this information collection (no
change in the reporting, recordkeeping
and/or third party disclosure
requirements). The Commission will
submit this information collection after
this 60 day comment period.
The reporting requirement contained
in 47 CFR 95.833 is necessary for 218–
219 MHz service system licensees to file
a report after ten years of license grant
to demonstrate that they provide
substantial service to its service areas.
The information is used by the
Commission staff to access compliance
with 218–219 MHz service construction
requirements, and to provide adequate
spectrum for the service. This will
facilitate spectrum efficiency and
competition by the 218–219 MHz
service licensees in the wireless
marketplace.
Without this information, the
Commission would not be able to carry
out its statutory responsibilities.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of
Managing Director.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
Information Collection Being
Submitted for Review and Approval to
the Office of Management and Budget
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burden and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520), the Federal Communications
Commission invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to comment
on the following information collection.
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 OMB 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 OMB control
number.
DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before September 6,
2011. 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 the Internet at
Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and
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to the Federal Communications
Commission’s PRA mailbox (e-mail
address: PRA@fcc.gov). Include in the email the OMB control number of the
collection as shown in the
‘‘Supplementary Information’’ section
below, or if there is no OMB control
number, include the Title as shown in
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
If you are unable to submit your
comments by e-mail, contact he person
listed below to make alternate
arrangements.
For
additional information, contact Judith B.
Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the
Internet at Judith-b.herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060–0395.
Title: ARMIS USOA Report (ARMIS
Report 43–02); ARMIS Service Quality
Report (ARMIS Report 43–05); and
ARMIS Infrastructure Report (ARMIS
Report 43–07).
Form No.: ARMIS Reports 43–02, 43–
05 and 43–07.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or
households and state, local or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 48
respondent; 63 responses.
Estimated Time per Response:
322.50793 hours (average).
Frequency of Response: On occasion
and annual reporting requirements and
recordkeeping requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
Statutory authority for this information
collection is contained in 47 U.S.C.
sections 160, 161, 209(b), and 220.
Total Annual Burden: 20,318 hours.
Total Annual Cost: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
Ordinarily these reports do not involve
questions of a sensitive nature are not
involved in these ARMIS reports. The
Commission contends that areas in
which detailed information is required
are fully subject to regulation and the
issue of data being regarded as sensitive
will arise in special circumstances only.
In such circumstances, the respondent
is instructed on the appropriate
procedure to follow to safeguard
sensitive or confidential data. The
Commission has determined that certain
data in FCC Reports 43–02 and 43–07
are proprietary, and we have accorded
confidential treatment to the
respondents upon request.
Needs and Uses: The Commission
will submit this expiring information
collection (IC) to the OMB during this
comment period to obtain the three year
clearance from them. The Commission
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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is seeking OMB approval for an
extension (no change in the reporting
and/or recordkeeping requirements) of
this information collection. The
Commission is reporting a 850 hour
increase adjustment in burden which is
due to the addition of a respondent not
included in prior ARMIS Report 43–05
review process.
The USOA Report provides the
annual results of the carriers’ activities
for each account in the Uniform System
of Accounts.
The Service Quality Report provides
service quality information in the areas
of interexchange access service,
installation and repair intervals, local
service installation and repair intervals,
trunk blockage, and total switch
downtime for price cap carriers.
The Infrastructure Report provides the
switch deployment and capabilities
data.
Item Nos.
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Sunshine Act Meeting; Open
Commission Meeting; Tuesday,
August 9, 2011
Date: August 2, 2011.
The Federal Communications
Commission will hold an Open Meeting
on the subjects listed below on Tuesday,
August 9, 2011, which is scheduled to
commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–
C305, at 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington, DC.
The meeting will include a
presentation of the 2011 Excellence in
Economics and Excellence in
Engineering awards.
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Title: Amendment of Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules To Facilitate the Use of Microwave for Wireless Backhaul and Other Uses and To Provide Additional Flexibility to Broadcast Auxiliary Service
and Operational Fixed Microwave Licensees (WT Docket No. 10–153), and Petition for Rulemaking
filed by Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition To Amend Part 101 of the Commission’s Rules to
Authorize 60 and 80 MHz Channels in Certain Bands for Broadband Communications (RM–11602).
Summary: The Commission will consider as part of its Broadband Acceleration Initiative a Report and
Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order addressing
several proposals to remove regulatory barriers to the full and effective use of certain spectrum
bands for wireless backhaul to promote broadband deployment. The item also addresses other
ways to make additional spectrum available for wireless backhaul.
Title: Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees
under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1964, as Amended.
Summary: As part of the regulatory reform efforts, the Commission will consider a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline the review process for foreign ownership
of common carrier radio licensees (e.g., wireless phone companies) and certain aeronautical radio
licensees under section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act, while ensuring the Commission continues to receive the information it needs to serve the public interest. This item does not address
issues related to foreign ownership of broadcast licensees.
Title: Applications of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless and Rural Cellular Corporation for Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses, Authorizations, and Spectrum Manager Leases, and Petitions
for Declaratory Ruling that the Transaction is Consistent with Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act (WT Docket No. 07–208), and Applications of Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless
and Atlantis Holdings LLC for Consent to Transfer Control of Licenses, Authorizations, and Spectrum Manager and De Facto Transfer Leasing Arrangements, and Petition for Declaratory Ruling
that the Transaction is Consistent with Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act (WT Docket
No. 08–95).
Summary: As part of its efforts to provide greater clarity regarding foreign ownership review procedures, the Commission will consider an Order on Reconsideration addressing two section 310(b)(4)
foreign ownership rulings granted to Verizon Wireless in two proceedings approving its acquisitions
of Rural Cellular Corporation (RCC) and Alltel Corporation (Alltel).
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
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Federal Communications Commission.
Bulah P. Wheeler,
Deputy Manager, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Managing Director.
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The information contained in the
three reports provides the necessary
detail to enable this Commission to
fulfill its regulatory responsibilities.
Automated reporting of these data
greatly enhances the Commission’s
ability to process and analyze the
extensive amounts of data it needs to
administer its rules. ARMIS facilitates
the timely and efficient analysis of
revenue requirements, rates of return
and price caps, and provides an
improved basis for auditing and other
oversight functions. It also enhances the
Commission’s ability to quantify the
effects of policy proposals.
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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 https://www.fcc.gov/live.
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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
services call (703) 993–3100 or go to
https://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
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to
the Office of Management and Budget
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following
information collection. 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 OMB 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 OMB control number.
DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before September 6, 2011. 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 the Internet at
Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to the Federal Communications
Commission's PRA mailbox (e-mail address: PRA@fcc.gov). Include in the
e-mail the OMB control number of the collection as shown in the
``Supplementary Information'' section below, or if there is no OMB
control number, include the Title as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section. If you are unable to submit your comments by e-
mail, contact he person listed below to make alternate arrangements.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact
Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214 or via the Internet at Judith-b.herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0395.
Title: ARMIS USOA Report (ARMIS Report 43-02); ARMIS Service
Quality Report (ARMIS Report 43-05); and ARMIS Infrastructure Report
(ARMIS Report 43-07).
Form No.: ARMIS Reports 43-02, 43-05 and 43-07.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households and state, local or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 48 respondent; 63 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 322.50793 hours (average).
Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting
requirements and recordkeeping requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this
information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections 160, 161,
209(b), and 220.
Total Annual Burden: 20,318 hours.
Total Annual Cost: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Ordinarily these reports do
not involve questions of a sensitive nature are not involved in these
ARMIS reports. The Commission contends that areas in which detailed
information is required are fully subject to regulation and the issue
of data being regarded as sensitive will arise in special circumstances
only. In such circumstances, the respondent is instructed on the
appropriate procedure to follow to safeguard sensitive or confidential
data. The Commission has determined that certain data in FCC Reports
43-02 and 43-07 are proprietary, and we have accorded confidential
treatment to the respondents upon request.
Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring
information collection (IC) to the OMB during this comment period to
obtain the three year clearance from them. The Commission
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is seeking OMB approval for an extension (no change in the reporting
and/or recordkeeping requirements) of this information collection. The
Commission is reporting a 850 hour increase adjustment in burden which
is due to the addition of a respondent not included in prior ARMIS
Report 43-05 review process.
The USOA Report provides the annual results of the carriers'
activities for each account in the Uniform System of Accounts.
The Service Quality Report provides service quality information in
the areas of interexchange access service, installation and repair
intervals, local service installation and repair intervals, trunk
blockage, and total switch downtime for price cap carriers.
The Infrastructure Report provides the switch deployment and
capabilities data.
The information contained in the three reports provides the
necessary detail to enable this Commission to fulfill its regulatory
responsibilities. Automated reporting of these data greatly enhances
the Commission's ability to process and analyze the extensive amounts
of data it needs to administer its rules. ARMIS facilitates the timely
and efficient analysis of revenue requirements, rates of return and
price caps, and provides an improved basis for auditing and other
oversight functions. It also enhances the Commission's ability to
quantify the effects of policy proposals.
Federal Communications Commission.
Bulah P. Wheeler,
Deputy Manager, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-19880 Filed 8-4-11; 8:45 am]
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