Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested, 54894-54895 [2013-21709]

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 173 (Friday, September 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54894-54895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-21709]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission, Comments Requested

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; 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 take this opportunity to comment 
on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested 
concerning: 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; the 
accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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 ways to further reduce the 
information burden

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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 November 5, 2013. 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: Submit your PRA comments to Judith B. Herman, Federal 
Communications Commission, via the Internet at Judith-b.herman@fcc.gov. 
To submit your PRA comments by email send them to: PRA@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing 
Director, (202) 418-0214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1092.
    Title: Interim Procedures for Filing Applications Seeking Approval 
for Designated Entity Reportable Eligibility Events and Annual Reports.
    Form Numbers: FCC Forms 609-T and 611-T.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for profit 
institutions; and State, Local and Tribal Governments
    Number of Respondents: 1,100 respondents; 2,750 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .50 hours to 6 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. sections 4(i), 308(b), 309(j)(3) and 309(j)(4).
    Total Annual Burden: 7,288 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $1,494,625.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: In general, there is no need 
for confidentiality. On a case by case basis, the Commission may be 
required to withhold from disclosure certain information about the 
location, character, or ownership of a historic property, including 
traditional religious sites.
    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 three year clearance from them. 
There is no change in the reporting requirements.
    There is no change in the Commission's burden estimates. FCC Form 
609-T is used by Designated Entities (DEs) to request prior Commission 
approval pursuant to Section 1.2114 of the Commission's rules for any 
reportable eligibility event. The data collected on the form is used by 
the FCC to determine whether the public interest would be served by the 
approval of the reportable eligibility event.
    FCC Form 611-T is used by DE licensees to file an annual report, 
pursuant to Section 1.2110(n) of the Commission's rules, related to 
eligibility for designated entity benefits.
    The information collected will be used to ensure that only 
legitimate small businesses reap the benefits of the Commission's 
designated entity program. Further, this nformation will assist the 
Commission in preventing companies from circumventing the objectives of 
the designated entity eligibility rules by allowing us to review: (1) 
the FCC 609-T applications seeking approval for ``reportable 
eligibility events'' and (2) the FCC Form 611-T annual reports to 
ensure that licensees receiving designated entity benefits are in 
compliance with the Commission's policies and rules.
    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 for 
Use of the 220 MHz Band by the Private Land Mobile Radio Service.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit entities, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or 
tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 430 respondents; 430 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours to 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 collection of information is contained in 
47 U.S.C. sections 154(i), 303(g), 303(r) and 332(a).
    Total Annual Burden: 5,886 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $93,200.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is a need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring collection 
to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval. The 
Commission is requesting approval for an extension (no change in the 
previous reporting and/or third party disclosure requirements). The 
Commission is reporting a 17,547 hour reduction adjustment in burden 
and a $337,400 reduction in annual costs.
    The collection includes rules to govern the future operation and 
licensing of the 220-222 MHz and (220 MHz service). In establishing 
this licensing plan, FCC's goal is to establish a flexible regulatory 
framework that allows for efficient licensing of 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 burdens are 
necessary to verify licensee compliance with FCC rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Gloria J. Miles,
Federal Register Liaison, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing 
Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-21709 Filed 9-5-13; 8:45 am]
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