Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 57988-57989 [2011-23845]

Download as PDF 57988 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 181 / Monday, September 19, 2011 / Notices b.herman@fcc.gov, OMD, 202–418– 0214. The Commission is seeking emergency OMB review by October 17, 2011 for this revised information collection and has requested OMB approval 20 days after the collection is received at OMB. (Note: The Commission published a regular 60day notice in the Federal Register on August 23, 2011 (76 FR 52662)). It was later determined that the Commission needed to seek emergency processing of this information collection in order to implement the newly created electronic database in mid-October. OMB Control Number: 3060–0207. Title: Emergency Alert System (EAS). Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; state, local or tribal government; and not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,569,028 respondents; 3,569,028 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .034– 20 hours. Frequency of Response: Reporting requirement, recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections 154(i) and 606. Total Annual Burden: 82,008 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission will treat submissions pursuant to 47 CFR 11.61(a)(3) as confidential. Needs and Uses: On March 10, 2010, OMB approved the collection of information set forth in the Second FNPRM in EB Docket No. 04–296, FCC 09–10. Specifically, OMB authorized the Commission to require entities require to participate in EAS (EAS participants) to gather and submit the following information on the operation of their EAS equipment during a national test of the EAS: (1) Whether they received the alert message during the designated test; (2) whether they retransmitted the alert; and (3) if they were not able to receive and/or transmit the alert, their ‘‘best effort’’ diagnostic analysis regarding the cause or causes for such failure. OMB also authorized the Commission to require EAS participants to provide it with the date/time of receipt of the Emergency Action Notification (EAN) message by all stations; and the date/ time of receipt of the Emergency Action Termination (EAT) message by all mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Sep 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 stations; a description of their station identification and level of designation (PEP, LP–1, etc); who they were monitoring at the time of the test, and the make and model of the EAS equipment that they utilized. In the Third Report and Order in EB Docket No. 04–296, FCC 09–10, the Commission adopted the foregoing rule requirements. In addition, the Commission decided that test data will be presumed confidential and disclosure of the test data will be limited to FEMA, NWS and EOP at the federal level. At the state level, test data will be made available only to state government emergency management agencies that have confidential treatment protections at least equal to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The process by which these agencies would receive test data will comport with those used to provide access to the Commission’s NORS and DIRS data. We seek a shortened comment period on this revision of the pre-approved collection. In the Third Report and Order, the Commission also indicated that it would establish a voluntary electronic reporting system that EAS test participants may use as part of their participation in the national EAS test. The Commission noted that using this system, EAS test participants could input the same information that they were already required to file manually via a Web-based interface into a confidential database that the Commission would monitor and assess the test. This information would include identifying information such as station call letters, license identification number, geographic coordinates, EAS assignment (LP, NP, etc.), EAS monitoring assignment, as well as a 24/7 emergency contact for EAS participant. The only difference, other than the electronic nature of the filing, would be the timing of the collection. On the day of the test, EAS test participants would be able to input immediate test results, (e.g., was the EAN received and did it pass) into a Web-based interface. Test participants would submit the identifying data prior to the test date, and the remaining data called for by our reporting rules (e.g., the detailed test results) within the 45 day period. The Commission believes that structuring an electronic reporting system in this fashion would allow the participants to populate the database with known information well prior to the test, and thus be able to provide the Commission with actual test data, both close to real-time and within a reasonable period in a minimally burdensome fashion. The Commission PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 also seeks comment on this revision of the pre-approved collection. Federal Communications Commission. Avis Mitchell, Federal Register Liaison, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2011–23847 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. 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 on 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 PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before November 18, 2011. 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 the Federal Communications SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 181 / Monday, September 19, 2011 / Notices Commission via e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0017. Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster Station License. Form Number: FCC Form 347. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; State, local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 450 hours. Total Annual Cost: $36,000. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of low power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for a station license. FCC staff uses the data to confirm that the station has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data from Form 347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the station. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2011–23845 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 11–1527] Video Programming and Accessibility Advisory Committee; Announcement of Date of Next Meeting Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This document announces the next meeting of the Video Programming Accessibility Advisory Committee (‘‘Committee’’ or ‘‘VPAAC’’). The November meeting will continue to develop recommendations to the Commission regarding video description, and the delivery of video description, access to emergency programming, and the interoperability and user interface of the equipment used to deliver video programming, as mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:46 Sep 16, 2011 Jkt 223001 required in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). DATES: The Committee’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), at the headquarters of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Commission Meeting Room, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Pam Gregory, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, 202–418–2498 (voice), 202–418–1169 (TTY), or Pam.Gregory@fcc.gov (e-mail); or Alison Neplokh, Media Bureau, 202–418–1083, Alison.Neplokh@fcc.gov (e-mail). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 7, 2010, in document DA– 2320, Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the establishment and appointment of members of the VPAAC, following a nominations period that closed on November 1, 2010. All meetings of the VPAAC shall be open to the public. The purpose of the VPAAC is to develop recommendations on closed captioning of Internet programming previously captioned on television; the compatibility between video programming delivered using Internet protocol and devices capable of receiving and displaying such programming in order to facilitate access to captioning, video description and emergency information; video description and accessible emergency information on television programming delivered using Internet protocol or digital broadcast television; accessible user interfaces on video programming devices; and accessible programming guides and menus. Within six (6) months of its first meeting, the VPAAC submitted recommendations concerning the provision of closed captions for Internet-delivered video programming and the ability of video devices to pass through closed captions contained on Internet-based video programming. By April 8, 2012, the VPAAC shall submit recommendations on the remaining issues listed above. At the November 1, 2011 VPAAC meeting, members will continue to develop recommendations to the Commission regarding video description, and the delivery of video description, access to emergency programming, and the interoperability and user interface of the equipment used to deliver video programming. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 57989 and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). Federal Communications Commission. Karen Peltz Strauss, Deputy Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 2011–24015 Filed 9–16–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Privacy Act System of Records Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to subsection (e)(4) of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (‘‘Privacy Act’’), 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) proposes to add one new, consolidated system of records, FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS).’’ FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS)’’ will incorporate the information, e.g., personally identifiable information (PII), presently covered by two FCC systems of records, FCC/EB–4, ‘‘Crisis Management Contacts,’’ and FCC/OMD–11, ‘‘Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP),’’ and also add new and/or updated information that pertains to the mission and activities of the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB). Upon approval of FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS),’’ the Commission will cancel FCC/EB–4 and FCC/OMD–11. The purposes for adding this new system of records, FCC/PSHSB–1, ‘‘FCC Emergency and Continuity Contacts System (ECCS),’’ are for PSHSB to use the records in this system of records to allow the FCC to use: The information in the Emergency Contacts database to coordinate crisis response activities, etc.; The information in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Contacts database to contact FCC employees and contractors regarding COOP matters, etc.; and An automated telephone and e-mail system to contact its Emergency Contacts and COOP Contacts, etc. The new system of records will consolidate the systems of records in these two separate internal databases that the Bureau currently uses so that all the PII are now housed in a single PSHSB database for the PSHSB’s SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19SEN1.SGM 19SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57988-57989]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-23845]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. 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 on 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 PRA that does not display a valid Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before November 
18, 2011. 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 the Federal Communications

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Commission via e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0017.
    Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster 
Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 347.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 450 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $36,000.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of 
low power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for 
a station license. FCC staff uses the data to confirm that the station 
has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data from Form 
347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-23845 Filed 9-16-11; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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