Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget, 64066-64067 [2019-25130]

Download as PDF 64066 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2019 / Notices required to consider these late comments. The agency will carefully consider all comments received by the closing date and may provide a ‘‘Response to Comments Memorandum’’ in the docket. The final registration review work plan will explain the effect that any comments had on the final work plan and provide the agency’s response to significant comments. Background on the registration review program is provided at: https:// www.epa.gov/pesticide-reevaluation. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. Dated: October 29, 2019. Mary Reaves, Acting Director, Pesticide Re-Evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2019–25164 Filed 11–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0768] 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 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Nov 19, 2019 Jkt 250001 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 21, 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 No.: 3060–0768. Title: 28 GHz Band Segmentation Plan Amending the Commission’s Rules to Redesignate the 27.5–29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallocate the 29.5 to 30.0 GHz Frequency Band and to Establish Rules and Policies. Form No.: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents/Responses: 17 respondents; 17 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third-party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303. Total Annual Burden: 34 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $4,950. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: In general, there is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: The Federal Communications Commission (‘‘Commission’’) is requesting an extension of the information collection titled, ‘‘28 GHz Band’’ under OMB Control No. 3060–0768 from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The information collection requirements contained in this collection require are as follows: (1) Local Multipoint Distribution Systems (LMDS) licensees to serve copies of their applications on all Non-Geostationary Mobile Satellite Service (NGSO/MSS) applicants (Section 101.147) and (2) NGSO/MSS feeder link earth stations PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 must specify a set of geographic coordinates for location of these earth stations, 15 days after the release of a public notice announcing commencement of LMDS auctions (Section 101.147). The information is used by the Commission and other applicants and/ or licensees in the 28 GHz band to facilitate technical coordination of systems among applicants and/or licensees in the 28 GHz band. Without such information, the Commission could not implement the Commission’s band plan. Affected applicants and licensees are required to provide the requested information to the Commission and other third parties whenever they seek authority to provide service in the 28 GHz band. The frequency of filing is, in general, determined by the applicant or licensees. If this information is compiled less frequently or not filed in conjunction with our rules, applicants and licensees will not obtain the authorization necessary to provide telecommunications services. Furthermore, the Commission would not be able to carry out its mandate as required by statute and applicants and licensees would not be able to provide service effectively. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–25132 Filed 11–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0398] Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget 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, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the 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; SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2019 / Notices 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 Commission 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 comments should be submitted on or before December 20, 2019. 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 contacts listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via email Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Nov 19, 2019 Jkt 250001 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. OMB Control Number: 3060–0398. Title: Sections 15.117(g)(2), 15.201(a), 15.201(d), 15.211, 15.213 and 15.221(c))—Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 250 respondents; 250 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 15.4 hours (average). Frequency of Response: On occasion, and one-time reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement and thirdparty disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 4(i), 302, 303(c), 303(f), 303(g) and 303(r), and 309(a). Total Annual Burden: 3,850 hours. Total Annual Cost: $50,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact (s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is a minimal exemption from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and 47 CFR 0.459(d) of the Commission’s rules that is granted for trade secrets, which may be submitted to the Commission as part of the documentation of the test results. No other assurances of confidentiality are provided to respondents. Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information collection after this 60 day comment period to obtain the full three year clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). There is a change in the Commission’s estimated respondents/ responses and/or total annual burden hours. PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 64067 To ensure that technical standards are applied uniformly, the Commission requires respondents to follow appropriate equipment authorization procedures specified in subpart J of part 2 of the Commission’s rules. These requirements require manufacturers to comply with certain information collection requirements common to all equipment.1 In addition to these general requirements, the responsible parties for certain types of equipment must maintain special records as specified by the requirements for those devices. (a) 47 CFR 15.117(g)(2) of the Commission’s rules requires that the responsible party (usually the manufacturer) for equipment insert in its files a statement explaining the basis on which the manufacturer relies to ensure that at least 97.5% of all production units of the test sample that are manufactured have a noise figure of no greater than 14 dB. (b) 47 CFR 15.201(a) requires that devices operated under the provisions of 47 CFR 15.211, 15.213 and 15.221 of the Commission’s rules comply with certain additional requirements. (c) The Commission’s rules permit the operation of field disturbance sensors in the low VHF region of the spectrum, subject to requirements in 47 CFR 15.201(d). (1) Such systems have the potential for interfering with television broadcasting and other radio communication signals. (2) The Commission requires a unique procedure for on-site testing and compliance verification of these systems to ensure that suitable safeguards are in place for the operation of these devices in the VHF range of the spectrum. The Commission is seeking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to revise the information collection requirements contained in OMB Control No. 3060–0387 and consolidate them into this collection. After OMB approval is received, the FCC will discontinue OMB Control No. 3060–0387 and have it removed from OMB’s Active Inventory. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2019–25130 Filed 11–19–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 1 See OMB Information Collection 3060–0057, 3060–0329 and 3060–0636. E:\FR\FM\20NON1.SGM 20NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64066-64067]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-25130]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0398]


Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to 
the Office of Management and Budget

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, the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the 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;

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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 Commission 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 comments should be submitted on or before December 20, 
2019. 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 contacts listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via 
email [email protected]; and to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via 
email [email protected] and to [email protected]. Include in the comments 
the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. 
To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted 
to OMB: (1) Go to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ``Currently 
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the 
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) 
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies 
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button 
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC 
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of 
this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC 
submission to OMB will be displayed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Commission 
(FCC or the 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.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0398.
    Title: Sections 15.117(g)(2), 15.201(a), 15.201(d), 15.211, 15.213 
and 15.221(c))--Equipment Authorization Measurement Standards.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 250 respondents; 250 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 15.4 hours (average).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion, and one-time reporting 
requirements, recordkeeping requirement and third-party disclosure 
requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. 4(i), 302, 303(c), 303(f), 303(g) and 303(r), and 309(a).
    Total Annual Burden: 3,850 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $50,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact (s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is a minimal exemption 
from the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(4) and 47 
CFR 0.459(d) of the Commission's rules that is granted for trade 
secrets, which may be submitted to the Commission as part of the 
documentation of the test results. No other assurances of 
confidentiality are provided to respondents.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information 
collection after this 60 day comment period to obtain the full three 
year clearance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). There is 
a change in the Commission's estimated respondents/responses and/or 
total annual burden hours.
    To ensure that technical standards are applied uniformly, the 
Commission requires respondents to follow appropriate equipment 
authorization procedures specified in subpart J of part 2 of the 
Commission's rules. These requirements require manufacturers to comply 
with certain information collection requirements common to all 
equipment.\1\ In addition to these general requirements, the 
responsible parties for certain types of equipment must maintain 
special records as specified by the requirements for those devices.
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    \1\ See OMB Information Collection 3060-0057, 3060-0329 and 
3060-0636.
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    (a) 47 CFR 15.117(g)(2) of the Commission's rules requires that the 
responsible party (usually the manufacturer) for equipment insert in 
its files a statement explaining the basis on which the manufacturer 
relies to ensure that at least 97.5% of all production units of the 
test sample that are manufactured have a noise figure of no greater 
than 14 dB.
    (b) 47 CFR 15.201(a) requires that devices operated under the 
provisions of 47 CFR 15.211, 15.213 and 15.221 of the Commission's 
rules comply with certain additional requirements.
    (c) The Commission's rules permit the operation of field 
disturbance sensors in the low VHF region of the spectrum, subject to 
requirements in 47 CFR 15.201(d).
    (1) Such systems have the potential for interfering with television 
broadcasting and other radio communication signals.
    (2) The Commission requires a unique procedure for on-site testing 
and compliance verification of these systems to ensure that suitable 
safeguards are in place for the operation of these devices in the VHF 
range of the spectrum.
    The Commission is seeking the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
approval to revise the information collection requirements contained in 
OMB Control No. 3060-0387 and consolidate them into this collection. 
After OMB approval is received, the FCC will discontinue OMB Control 
No. 3060-0387 and have it removed from OMB's Active Inventory.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-25130 Filed 11-19-19; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6712-01-P


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