Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 69660-69661 [2015-28553]

Download as PDF 69660 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 217 / Tuesday, November 10, 2015 / Notices asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES of the elements of these third-party certification programs that address runoff from forest roads. EPA also welcomes comments from the organizations administering these programs. In particular, EPA seeks comment on how programs such as these fit with or complement other programs; for example, whether and to what extent these industry or nongovernmental programs fill gaps in state and tribal programs. VII. Request for Comments and Data EPA encourages public comments to inform EPA’s upcoming decision as to whether there is a need for additional regulation of stormwater discharges from forest roads. Requests for comment can be found throughout this notice in the sections where they are discussed. This section specifically requests comment on the issues below. To the extent possible, EPA requests that comments provide concrete examples or quantitative data. 1. For purposes of the discussion in this notice, EPA uses the term ‘‘forest road’’ to mean a road located on forested land, and the term ‘‘logging road’’ to mean a forest road that is used to support logging activities. That is, as used in this notice, logging roads are a subset of forest roads. However, the Agency has not established regulatory definitions of ‘‘forest road,’’ ‘‘logging road,’’ or ‘‘forested land’’ and welcomes comment on whether and how EPA should define these terms. EPA is also interested in the way in which states, tribes, and other federal agencies currently define them. EPA recognizes that some forest roads are built initially to support logging activities but later serve other purposes that may or may not continue to include support for logging activities. EPA requests comment on the way in which states, tribes, and other federal agencies distinguish among such forest roads. 2. EPA seeks comment on the implementation, effectiveness, and scope of existing federal, state, local, tribal, and other programs in addressing stormwater discharges from forest roads. EPA encourages submittal of specific information (for example, BMP implementation rates, effectiveness of implemented BMPs to protect water quality, pollutant reduction studies, audit results, and examples of adaptive management). 3. EPA requests comments on what specific elements of a forest road program are most important to ensure it is effective and protective of water quality. For example, forest road programs may include an inventory of forest roads; a requirement for BMPs; a VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Nov 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 systematic planning process for prioritizing and addressing water quality concerns related to stormwater discharges from existing roads; an accountability measure; an opportunity for public involvement in the development and management of the program; water quality monitoring to assess effectiveness of the program; and/ or an adaptive management process to revise BMPs based on effective monitoring. 4. EPA also invites comments on what additional measures, consistent with federal law, could be implemented in existing programs to increase water quality protection from forest roads stormwater discharges where necessary. IX. References A list of references cited in this notice is available at https:// www.regulations.gov/ under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OW–2015–0668. Fly, C., Grover-Wier, K., Thornton, J., Black, T., Luce, C. 2010 Bear Valley Road Inventory (GRAIP) Report In Support of the Bear Valley Category 4b Demonstration. US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Boise National Forest. 54 pp. Georgia Forestry Commission. 2009. Georgia’s Best Management Practices for Forestry. May 2009. Great Lakes Environmental Center (GLEC). 2008. National Level Assessment of Water Quality Impairments Related to Forest Roads and Their Prevention by Best Management Practices: Final Report. December 4, 2008. By Douglas Endicott. Ice, G.G., E. Schilling, and J. Vowell. 2010. Trends for forestry best management practice implementation. Journal of Forestry 108:267–273. Intertribal Timber Council (ITC), 2007. National Overview of Tribal Forestry. Proceedings in Trust and Transition: Perspectives on Native American Forestry. April 30, 2007. University of Washington. Luce, C.H. and T.A. Black. 1999. Sediment Production from Forest Roads in Western Oregon. Water Resources Research, Vo. 35, No. 8 p. 2561–2570. Luce, C.H. and T.A. Black. 2001. Effects of Traffic and Ditch Maintenance on Forest Road Sediment Production. V64–V74, Proceedings of the Seventh Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, 25–29 March 2001, Reno, NV. Luce, C. H., B. E. Rieman, J. B. Dunham, J. L. Clayton, J. G. King, and T. A. Black (2001), Incorporating Aquatic Ecology into Decisions on Prioritization of Road Decommissioning, Water Resources Impact, 3(3), 8–14. Maine Department of Conservation (DEC). Comment letter on EPA’s May 23, 2012 Notice of Intent. June 19, 2012. By Doug Denico. Document ID EPA–HQ–OW– 2012–0195–0170. National Council for Air and Stream PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Improvement (NCASI). 2012. Assessing the Effectiveness of Contemporary Forest Best Management Practices (BMPs): Focus on Roads. Special Report 12–01. January 2012. By Dr. G.G Ice and Dr. E.B. Schilling. Nelson, N., Cissel, R., Black, T., Luce, C. 2011. Monitoring Road Decommissioning in the Mann Creek Watershed: Post-storm Report Payette National Forest. US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 33 pp. North Carolina Forest Service (FS). 2012. Comment letter on EPA’s May 23, 2012 Notice of Intent. June 21, 2012. By Wib Owen. Document ID EPA–HQ–OW– 2012–0195–0100. Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI). 2015. SFI 2015–2019 Standards and Rules: Standards, Rules for Label Use, Procedures and Guidance. January 2015. Switalski, T. A., J. A. Bissonette, T. H. DeLuca, C. H. Luce, and M. A. Madej (2004), Benefits and impacts of road removal, Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 2(1), 21–28. Texas Forest Service. 2011. Voluntary Implementation of Forestry Best Management Practices in East Texas: Results from Round 8 of BMP Implementation Monitoring. December 2011 By H. Simpson, C. Coup, and C. Duncan. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 2005. National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Pollution from Forestry. EPA– 841–B–05–001. Washington, DC: USEPA Office of Water. April 2005. United States Forest Service (USFS). 2012. National Best Management Practices for Water Quality Management on National Forest System Lands, Volume 1: National Core BMP Technical Guide, United State Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, FS–990a, April 2012. Dated: October 31, 2015. Kenneth J. Kopocis, Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water. [FR Doc. 2015–28649 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1178] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 217 / Tuesday, November 10, 2015 / Notices Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 OMB 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 OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 11, 2016. 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 and to 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 No.: 3060–1178. Title: TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form, FCC Form 2100, Schedule 399; Section 73.3700(e), Reimbursement Rules. Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule 399. Type of Review: Revision of an existing information collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; Not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,900 respondents and 22,800 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1–4 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Recordkeeping requirement. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Nov 09, 2015 Jkt 238001 Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 157 and 309(j) as amended; and Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112–96, §§ 6402 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452), 126 Stat. 156 (2012) (Spectrum Act). Total Annual Burden: 31,100 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $5,625,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is some need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Invoices, receipts, contracts and other cost documentation submitted along with the form will be kept confidential in order to protect the identification of vendors and the terms of private contracts between parties. Vendor name and Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will not be disclosed to the public. Needs and Uses: The collection is being made to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission’s Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14–50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used to provide reimbursement to television broadcast stations that are relocated to a new channel following the Federal Communications Commission’s Incentive Auction, and to multichannel video programming distributors (MVDPs) that incur costs in carrying the signal of relocated television broadcast stations. Relocated television broadcasters and MVPDs (‘‘eligible entities’’) will be reimbursed for their reasonable costs incurred as a result of relocation from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund. Eligible entities will use the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form (FCC Form 2100, Schedule 399) to submit an estimate of their eligible relocation costs; to submit actual cost documentation (such as receipts and invoices) throughout the construction period, as they incur expenses; and to account for the total expenses incurred at the end of the project. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–28553 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 69661 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau; Federal Advisory Committee Act; Task Force on Optimal Public Safety Answering Point Architecture Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Task Force on Optimal Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Architecture (Task Force) will hold its fifth meeting. DATES: December 10, 2015. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305 (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Timothy May, Federal Communications Commission, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, 202–418– 1463, email: timothy.may@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The meeting will be held on December 10, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the FCC, Room TW–305, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The Task Force is a Federal Advisory Committee that studies and will report findings and recommendations on PSAP structure and architecture to determine whether additional consolidation of PSAP infrastructure and architecture improvements would promote greater efficiency of operations, safety of life, and cost containment, while retaining needed integration with local first responder dispatch and support. On December 2, 2014, pursuant to the FACA, the Commission established the Task Force charter for a period of two years, through December 2, 2016. At this meeting, the Task Force will hear presentations and consider a vote on the recommendations and reports of Working Group 1—Cybersecurity: Optimal Approach for PSAPs and Working Group 2—Optimal Approach to NG911 Architecture Implementation by PSAPs. Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The Commission will provide audio and/or video coverage of the meeting over the Internet from the FCC’s Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/ live. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10NON1.SGM 10NON1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1178]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications

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Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other 
Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following 
information collections. 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 OMB 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 OMB 
control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 
11, 2016. 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 and to 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 No.: 3060-1178.
    Title: TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form, FCC Form 
2100, Schedule 399; Section 73.3700(e), Reimbursement Rules.
    Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule 399.
    Type of Review: Revision of an existing information collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,900 respondents and 22,800 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1-4 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; On occasion 
reporting requirement; Recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 
154(i), 157 and 309(j) as amended; and Middle Class Tax Relief and Job 
Creation Act of 2012, Pub. L. 112-96, Sec. Sec.  6402 (codified at 47 
U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452), 126 Stat. 156 
(2012) (Spectrum Act).
    Total Annual Burden: 31,100 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $5,625,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is some need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information. Invoices, 
receipts, contracts and other cost documentation submitted along with 
the form will be kept confidential in order to protect the 
identification of vendors and the terms of private contracts between 
parties. Vendor name and Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) or 
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will not be disclosed to the 
public.
    Needs and Uses: The collection is being made to the Office of 
Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection 
requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 
14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as 
required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 
(Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be 
used to provide reimbursement to television broadcast stations that are 
relocated to a new channel following the Federal Communications 
Commission's Incentive Auction, and to multichannel video programming 
distributors (MVDPs) that incur costs in carrying the signal of 
relocated television broadcast stations. Relocated television 
broadcasters and MVPDs (``eligible entities'') will be reimbursed for 
their reasonable costs incurred as a result of relocation from the TV 
Broadcaster Relocation Fund. Eligible entities will use the TV 
Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form (FCC Form 2100, Schedule 
399) to submit an estimate of their eligible relocation costs; to 
submit actual cost documentation (such as receipts and invoices) 
throughout the construction period, as they incur expenses; and to 
account for the total expenses incurred at the end of the project.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-28553 Filed 11-9-15; 8:45 am]
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