Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 55254-55255 [2013-21982]

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[FR Doc. 2013–22027 Filed 9–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EXPORT IMPORT BANK [Public Notice 2013–6005] Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Submission for OMB review and comments request. sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Form Title: EIB 92–34 Application for Short-Term Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy. SUMMARY: The Export-Import Banks of the United States (Ex-Im Bank), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Sep 09, 2013 Jkt 229001 Federal Agencies to comment on the proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection of information is necessary, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 635(a)(1), to determine eligibility of the applicant for Ex-Im Bank assistance. The Application for Short Term Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy is used to determine the eligibility of the applicant and the transaction for Export Import Bank assistance under its insurance program. Export Import Bank customers are able to submit this form on paper or electronically. The application tool can be reviewed at: https://www.exim.gov/pub/pending/ eib92-34.pdf. Comments must be received on or before November 12, 2013 to be assured of consideration. DATES: Comments may be submitted electronically on www.regulations.gov or by mail to Michele Kuester, Export-Import Bank of the United States, 811 Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC. ADDRESSES: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title and Form Number: EIB 92–34 Application for Short-Term Letter of Credit Export Credit Insurance Policy. OMB Number: 3048–0009. Type of Review: Regular. Need and Use: This form is used by a financial institution (or broker acting on its behalf) to obtain approval for coverage of a short-term letter of credit. The information allows the Ex-Im Bank staff to make a determination of the eligibility of the applicant and transaction for Ex-Im Bank assistance under its programs. Affected Public: This form affects entities involved in the export of U.S. goods and services. Annual Number of Respondents: 11. Estimated Time per Respondent: 1 hr. Annual Burden Hours: 11. Frequency of Reporting of Use: On occasion. Government Reviewing Time per Year: 11 hours. Average Wages per Hour: $42.50. Average Cost per Year: $468. (time*wages) Benefits and Overhead: 20%. Total Government Cost: $598. Kalesha Malloy, Agency Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–21975 Filed 9–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 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 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 12, 2013. 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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov mailto:PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov mailto: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: 3060–0995. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1 sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 175 / Tuesday, September 10, 2013 / Notices Title: Section 1.2105, Bidding Application and Certification Procedures; Prohibition of Certain Communications. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, Not-for-profit institutions, and State, local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours to 2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 309(j). Total Annual Burden: 50 hours. Total Annual Cost: $9,000. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the Commission. If the Commission requests applicants to submit information that the respondents believe is confidential, respondents may request confidential treatment of such information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after this 60 day comment period in order to obtain the full three year clearance from them. The Commission is requesting an extension (no change in the reporting requirements) of this information collection. There is no change in the Commission’s burden estimates. Subject to certain exceptions, section 1.2105(c) of the Commission’s rules prohibits auction applicants that are eligible to bid on any of the same geographic areas from cooperating or collaborating with respect to, discussing or disclosing to each other in any manner the substance of their bids or bidding strategies from the short-form application filing deadline to the postauction down payment deadline, unless such applicants are members of a bidding consortium or other joint bidding agreement reported on their short-form applications. The Commission has found that even when a communication of bids or bidding strategies is limited to one applicant’s bids or bidding strategies, it may unfairly disadvantage the other bidders in the market by creating an asymmetry of information. Section 1.2105(c)(1) of the Commission’s rules VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:10 Sep 09, 2013 Jkt 229001 attempts to address this concern by prohibiting auction applicants from communicating their bids or bidding strategies to each other. In enforcing Section 1.2105(c)(1), however, the Commission has encountered auction applicants engaging in communications prohibited by the rule. In some instances, there has been concern expressed about the obligation of a bidder to report information received from another bidder that potentially violates the rule, and the Commission has previously counseled applicants on the safest course of action for a recipient of a prohibited communication during the period in which Section 1.2105(c)(1) prohibitions are in effect would be to terminate the discussion and promptly report communication to the Commission. The Commission believes that the anti-collusion rule to include such a reporting requirement, as a deterrent to would-be disseminators of prohibited information regarding bids or bidding strategies, will make clear the responsibility to report such behavior and will thereby enhance the competitiveness and fairness of its spectrum auctions. Under the amendment the Commission adopted in the Seventh Report and Order, an applicant’s failure to report a prohibited communication pursuant to Section 1.2105(c) may constitute a rule violation distinct from any act of collusion that violates Section 1.2105(c)(1). The information requirement will enable the Commission to ensure that no bidder gains an unfair advantage over other bidders in its spectrum auctions and thus enhance the competitiveness and fairness of its auctions. The information collected will be reviewed, and if warranted, referred to the Commission’s Enforcement Bureau for possible investigation and administrative action. The Commission may also refer allegations of anticompetitive auction conduct to the Department of Justice (DoJ) for investigation. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2013–21982 Filed 9–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 ACTION: 55255 Notice of public meeting. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Technological Advisory Council (TAC) will hold a meeting in the Commission Meeting Room to discuss progress on work proposals made at TAC’s inaugural meeting. SUMMARY: September 23, 2013, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Washington, DC. DATES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Johnston, Chief, Electromagnetic Compatibility Division, 202–418–0807; Walter.Johnston@FCC.gov. The FCC Technological Advisory Council will discuss progress on work areas announced at its initial meeting of the year on March 11, 2013. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability. Meetings are also broadcast live with open captioning over the internet from the FCC Live Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/live/. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to: Walter Johnston, the FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for Technological Advisory Council by email: Walter.Johnston@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Walter Johnston, Federal Communications Commission, Room 7–A224, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554). Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Office of Engineering and Technology at 202– 418–2470 (voice), (202) 418–1944 (fax). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include your contact information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–22025 Filed 9–9–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\10SEN1.SGM 10SEN1

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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 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 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 
12, 2013. 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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email 
PRA@fcc.gov mailto:PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov 
mailto: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: 3060-0995.

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    Title: Section 1.2105, Bidding Application and Certification 
Procedures; Prohibition of Certain Communications.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, Not-for-profit 
institutions, and State, local or Tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours to 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. 154(i) and 309(j).
    Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $9,000.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not 
requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the 
Commission. If the Commission requests applicants to submit information 
that the respondents believe is confidential, respondents may request 
confidential treatment of such information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the 
Commission's rules.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this expiring 
information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
after this 60 day comment period in order to obtain the full three year 
clearance from them. The Commission is requesting an extension (no 
change in the reporting requirements) of this information collection. 
There is no change in the Commission's burden estimates.
    Subject to certain exceptions, section 1.2105(c) of the 
Commission's rules prohibits auction applicants that are eligible to 
bid on any of the same geographic areas from cooperating or 
collaborating with respect to, discussing or disclosing to each other 
in any manner the substance of their bids or bidding strategies from 
the short-form application filing deadline to the post-auction down 
payment deadline, unless such applicants are members of a bidding 
consortium or other joint bidding agreement reported on their short-
form applications.
    The Commission has found that even when a communication of bids or 
bidding strategies is limited to one applicant's bids or bidding 
strategies, it may unfairly disadvantage the other bidders in the 
market by creating an asymmetry of information. Section 1.2105(c)(1) of 
the Commission's rules attempts to address this concern by prohibiting 
auction applicants from communicating their bids or bidding strategies 
to each other. In enforcing Section 1.2105(c)(1), however, the 
Commission has encountered auction applicants engaging in 
communications prohibited by the rule. In some instances, there has 
been concern expressed about the obligation of a bidder to report 
information received from another bidder that potentially violates the 
rule, and the Commission has previously counseled applicants on the 
safest course of action for a recipient of a prohibited communication 
during the period in which Section 1.2105(c)(1) prohibitions are in 
effect would be to terminate the discussion and promptly report 
communication to the Commission. The Commission believes that the anti-
collusion rule to include such a reporting requirement, as a deterrent 
to would-be disseminators of prohibited information regarding bids or 
bidding strategies, will make clear the responsibility to report such 
behavior and will thereby enhance the competitiveness and fairness of 
its spectrum auctions. Under the amendment the Commission adopted in 
the Seventh Report and Order, an applicant's failure to report a 
prohibited communication pursuant to Section 1.2105(c) may constitute a 
rule violation distinct from any act of collusion that violates Section 
1.2105(c)(1).
    The information requirement will enable the Commission to ensure 
that no bidder gains an unfair advantage over other bidders in its 
spectrum auctions and thus enhance the competitiveness and fairness of 
its auctions. The information collected will be reviewed, and if 
warranted, referred to the Commission's Enforcement Bureau for possible 
investigation and administrative action. The Commission may also refer 
allegations of anticompetitive auction conduct to the Department of 
Justice (DoJ) for investigation.

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