Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget, 7999-8001 [2020-02836]

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• FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 7999-8001]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-02836]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[3060-0126, OMB 3060-0674, OMB 3060-0717, 3060-1203; FRS 16477]


Information Collections Being Submitted for Review and Approval 
to 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, 
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. Pursuant to the Small Business 
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it 
might ``further reduce the information collection burden for 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

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(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 March 13, 
2020. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find 
it difficult to do so with 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 Cathy Williams, 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 Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918. 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 Title 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC invited the general public and 
other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the 
following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: 
(a) 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; (b) the accuracy 
of the Commission's burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) 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. Pursuant to the Small Business 
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 
3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might ``further 
reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns 
with fewer than 25 employees.''
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0126.
    Title: Section 73.1820, Station Log.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 15,200 respondents; 15,200 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.017-0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 15,095 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: 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 47 CFR 73.1820 require that each licensee of an AM, FM or TV 
broadcast station maintain a station log. Each entry must accurately 
reflect the station's operation. This log should reflect adjustments to 
operating parameters for AM stations with directional antennas without 
an approved sampling system; for all stations the actual time of any 
observation of extinguishment or improper operation of tower lights; 
and entry of each test of the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) for 
commercial stations.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0674.
    Title: Section 76.1618, Basic Tier Availability.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 8,250 respondents; 8,250 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Section 4(i) and Section 632 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 18,563 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: 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 47 CFR 76.1618 state that a cable operator shall provide written 
notification to subscribers of the availability of basic tier service 
to new subscribers at the time of installation. This notification shall 
include the following information: (a) That basic tier service is 
available; (b) the cost per month for basic tier service; and (c) a 
list of all services included in the basic service tier. These 
notification requirements are to ensure the subscribers are made aware 
of the availability of basic cable service at the time of installation.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-1203.
    Title: Section 79.107 User Interfaces Provided by Digital 
Apparatus; Section 79.108 Video Programming Guides and Menus Provided 
by Navigation Devices; Section 79.110 Complaint Procedures for User 
Interfaces, Menus and Guides, and Activating Accessibility Features on 
Digital Apparatus and Navigation Devices.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,175 respondents and 516,982 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.0167 hours to 10 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. The statutory authority for this 
information collection is contained in the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA), Public Law 
111-260, 124 Stat. 2751, and sections 4(i), 4(j), 303(r), 303(u), 
303(aa), 303(bb), and 716(g) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 154(j), 303(r), 303(u), 303(aa), 303(bb), 
and 617(g).
    Total Annual Burden: 24,043 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $70,500.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue 
to the extent that individuals and households provide personally 
identifiable information, which is covered under the

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FCC's updated system of records notice (SORN), FCC/CGB-1, ``Informal 
Complaints, Inquiries, and Requests for Dispute Assistance.'' As 
required by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Commission also 
published a SORN, FCC/CGB-1 ``Informal Complaints, Inquiries, and 
Requests for Dispute Assistance,'' in the Federal Register on August 
15, 2014 (79 FR 48152) which became effective on September 24, 2014.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The FCC completed a Privacy Impact 
Assessment (PIA) on June 28, 2007. It may be reviewed at https://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy-Impact-Assessment.html. The 
Commission is in the process of updating the PIA to incorporate various 
revisions to it as a result of revisions to the SORN.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will use the information submitted 
by a digital apparatus manufacturer or other party to determine whether 
it is achievable for digital apparatus to be fabricated so that control 
of appropriate built-in apparatus functions are accessible to and 
usable by individuals who are blind or visually impaired or whether it 
is achievable to comply with the information, documentation, and 
training requirements. The Commission will use the information 
submitted by an Multichannel Video Programming Distributor (MVPD) or 
navigation device manufacturer or other party to determine whether it 
is achievable for on-screen text menus and guides provided by 
navigation devices for the display or selection of multichannel video 
programming to be audibly accessible in real time upon request by 
individuals who are blind or visually impaired or whether it is 
achievable to comply with the information, documentation, and training 
requirements. Consumers will use the information provided by 
manufacturers of digital apparatus on the full functionalities of 
digital apparatus, such as instructions and product information, as 
well as information provided by manufacturers and MVPDs in accordance 
with the information, documentation, and training requirements, in 
order to have accessible information and support on how to use the 
device. Consumers will use the information provided by manufacturers 
and MVPDs notifying consumers of the availability of accessible digital 
apparatus and navigation devices to determine which devices accessible 
and whether they wish to request an accessible device. MVPDs and 
manufacturers of navigation devices will use the information provided 
by consumers who are blind or visually impaired consumers when 
requesting accessible navigation devices to fulfill such requests. 
MVPDs will use information provided by customers who are blind or 
visually impaired as reasonable proof of disability as a condition to 
providing equipment and/or services at a price that is lower than that 
offered to the general public. Consumers will use the contact 
information of covered entities to file written complaints regarding 
the accessibility requirements for digital apparatus and navigation 
devices. Finally, the Commission will use information received pursuant 
to the complaint procedures for violations of sections 79.107-79.109 to 
enforce the Commission's digital apparatus and navigation device 
accessibility requirements. The Commission will forward complaints, as 
appropriate, to the named manufacturer or provider for its response, as 
well as to any other entity that the Commission determines may be 
involved, and it may request additional information from relevant 
parties.
    Federal Communications Commission.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0717.
    Title: Billed Party Preference for InterLATA 0+ Calls, CC Docket 
No. 92-77, 47 CFR Sections 64.703(a), 64.709, 64.710.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,418 respondents; 11,250,150 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 minute (.017 hours)--50 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual and on-occasion reporting 
requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is found at 47 
U.S.C. 226, Telephone Operator Services, Public Law 101-435, 104 Stat. 
986, codified at 47 CFR 64.703(a) Consumer Information, 64.709 
Informational Tariffs, and 64.710 Operator Services for Prison Inmate 
Phones.
    Total Annual Burden: 205,023 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $144,000.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of 
confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does 
not require the collection of personally identifiable information from 
individuals.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impacts(s).
    Needs and Uses: Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.703(a), Operator Service 
Providers (OSPs) are required to disclose, audibly and distinctly to 
the consumer, at no charge and before connecting any interstate call, 
how to obtain rate quotations, including any applicable surcharges. 47 
CFR 64.710 imposes similar requirements on OSPs to inmates at 
correctional institutions. 47 CFR 64.709 codifies the requirements for 
OSPs to file informational tariffs with the Commission. These rules 
help to ensure that consumers receive information necessary to 
determine what the charges associated with an OSP-assisted call will 
be, thereby enhancing informed consumer choice in the operator services 
marketplace.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-02836 Filed 2-11-20; 8:45 am]
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