Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 61899-61900 [2019-24667]

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ACTION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications 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 Office of Management and Budget (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 13, 2020. 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, (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1211. Title: Sections 96.17; 96.21; 96.23; 96.25; 96.33; 96.35; 96.39; 96.41; 96.43; 96.45; 96.51; 96.57; 96.59; 96.61; 96.63; 96.67, Commercial Operations in the 3550–3650 MHz Band. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, state, local, or tribal government and not for profit institutions. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 61900 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 220 / Thursday, November 14, 2019 / Notices Number of Respondents: 110,782 respondents; 226,099 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .25 to 1 hour. Frequency of Response: One-time and on occasion reporting requirements; other reporting requirements—asneeded basis for equipment safety certification that is no longer in use, and consistently (likely daily) responses automated via the device. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for, these collections are contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 155(c), 302(a), 303, 304, 307(e), and 316 of the Communications Act of 1934. Total Annual Burden: 64,561 hours. Total Annual Cost: $13,213,975. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: The FCC adopted an Order on Reconsideration and Second Report and Order, FCC 16–55, that amends rules established in the First Report and Order, FCC 15–47, for commercial use of 150 megahertz in the 3550–3700 MHz (3.5 GHz) band and a new Citizens Broadband Radio Service, on April 28, 2016, published at 81 FR 49023 (July 26, 2016). The rule changes and information requirements contained in the First Report and Order are also approved under this Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number and have not changed since they were last approved by OMB. The Commission also received approval from OMB for the information collection requirements contained in FCC 16–55. The amendments contained in the Second Report and Order create additional capacity for wireless broadband by adopting a new approach to spectrum management to facilitate more intensive spectrum sharing between commercial and federal users and among multiple tiers of commercial users. The Spectrum Access System (SAS) will use the information to authorize and coordinate spectrum use for Citizen Broadband Radio Service Devices (CBSDs). The Commission will use the information to coordinate among the spectrum tiers and determine Protection Areas for Priority Access Licensees (PALs). The following is a description of the information collection requirements for is approved under this collection: Section 96.25(c)(1)(i) requires PALs to inform the SAS if a CBSD is no longer in use. Section 96.25(c)(2)(i) creates a default protection contour for any CBSD at the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:47 Nov 13, 2019 Jkt 250001 outer limit of the PAL Protection Area, but allows a PAL to self-report a contour smaller than that established by the SAS. These rules which contain information collection requirements are designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, while managing three tiers of users in the band, and create a low-cost entry point for a wide array of users. The rules will encourage innovation and investment in mobile broadband use in this spectrum while protecting incumbent users. Without this information, the Commission would not be able to carry out its statutory responsibilities. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–24667 Filed 11–13–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0325] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority 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), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 Office of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Management and Budget (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 comments should be submitted on or before January 13, 2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the time period allowed by this notice, you should advise the contacts below as soon as possible. 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, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0325. Title: Section 80.605, U.S. Coast Guard Coordination. Form No.: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 10 respondents and 10 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1.1 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 4, 303, 307(e), 309, and 332, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307(e), 309, and 332, unless otherwise noted. Total Annual Burden: 11 hours. Annual Cost Burden: None. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained in Section 80.605 are necessary because applicants are required to obtain written permission from the Coast Guard in the area where radio-navigation/radiolocation devices are located. This rule insures that no hazard to marine navigation will result from the grant of applications for non-selectable transponders and shore based radionavigation aids. The Coast Guard is responsible for making this determination under 14 U.S.C. 18. Section 308(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 308(b) mandates that the Commission ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1211]


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 of 1995 (PRA), the 
Federal Communications 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 Office of Management and Budget 
(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 
13, 2020. 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 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1211.
    Title: Sections 96.17; 96.21; 96.23; 96.25; 96.33; 96.35; 96.39; 
96.41; 96.43; 96.45; 96.51; 96.57; 96.59; 96.61; 96.63; 96.67, 
Commercial Operations in the 3550-3650 MHz Band.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, state, local, 
or tribal government and not for profit institutions.

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    Number of Respondents: 110,782 respondents; 226,099 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .25 to 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: One-time and on occasion reporting 
requirements; other reporting requirements--as-needed basis for 
equipment safety certification that is no longer in use, and 
consistently (likely daily) responses automated via the device.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for, these collections are contained in 47 U.S.C. 
151, 152, 154(i), 154(j), 155(c), 302(a), 303, 304, 307(e), and 316 of 
the Communications Act of 1934.
    Total Annual Burden: 64,561 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $13,213,975.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Needs and Uses: The FCC adopted an Order on Reconsideration and 
Second Report and Order, FCC 16-55, that amends rules established in 
the First Report and Order, FCC 15-47, for commercial use of 150 
megahertz in the 3550-3700 MHz (3.5 GHz) band and a new Citizens 
Broadband Radio Service, on April 28, 2016, published at 81 FR 49023 
(July 26, 2016). The rule changes and information requirements 
contained in the First Report and Order are also approved under this 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number and have not 
changed since they were last approved by OMB.
    The Commission also received approval from OMB for the information 
collection requirements contained in FCC 16-55. The amendments 
contained in the Second Report and Order create additional capacity for 
wireless broadband by adopting a new approach to spectrum management to 
facilitate more intensive spectrum sharing between commercial and 
federal users and among multiple tiers of commercial users. The 
Spectrum Access System (SAS) will use the information to authorize and 
coordinate spectrum use for Citizen Broadband Radio Service Devices 
(CBSDs). The Commission will use the information to coordinate among 
the spectrum tiers and determine Protection Areas for Priority Access 
Licensees (PALs).
    The following is a description of the information collection 
requirements for is approved under this collection:
    Section 96.25(c)(1)(i) requires PALs to inform the SAS if a CBSD is 
no longer in use.
    Section 96.25(c)(2)(i) creates a default protection contour for any 
CBSD at the outer limit of the PAL Protection Area, but allows a PAL to 
self-report a contour smaller than that established by the SAS.
    These rules which contain information collection requirements are 
designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, while managing 
three tiers of users in the band, and create a low-cost entry point for 
a wide array of users. The rules will encourage innovation and 
investment in mobile broadband use in this spectrum while protecting 
incumbent users. Without this information, the Commission would not be 
able to carry out its statutory responsibilities.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-24667 Filed 11-13-19; 8:45 am]
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