Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council, 55255 [2013-22025]

Download as PDF 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 Register Volume 78, Number 175 (Tuesday, September 10, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 55255]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-22025]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of public meeting.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: September 23, 2013, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Washington, DC.

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Johnston, Chief, 
Electromagnetic Compatibility Division, 202-418-0807; 
Walter.Johnston@FCC.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-22025 Filed 9-9-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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