Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 42398-42399 [2020-15097]

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[FR Doc. 2020–15131 Filed 7–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1054, OMB 3060–1056, OMB 3060–1057; FRS 16920] Information Collections 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 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 Jul 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 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. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before September 14, 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 contacts 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: 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. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC 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 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 No.: 3060–1054. Title: Application for Renewal of an International Broadcast Station License. Form No.: Form 422–IB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 50 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1–8 hours per response. Frequency of Response: 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. 154, 303, 334, 336 and 339. Total Annual Burden: 160 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $36,000. 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: This collection will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as an extension following the 60-day comment period in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from OMB. The Commission plans to implement and release to the public an ‘‘Application for Renewal of an International Broadcast Station License (FCC Form 422–IB).’’ After the FCC Form 422–IB has been implemented and the Commission receives final approval from OMB, applicants will complete the FCC Form 422–IB in lieu of the ‘‘Application for Renewal of an International or Experimental Broadcast Station License,’’ (FCC Form 311). In the interim, applicants will continue to file the FCC Form 311 with the Commission. (Note: The OMB approved the FCC Form 311 under OMB Control No. 3060–1035). The Commission stated previously that it plans to develop a Consolidated Licensing System (CLS). However, the Commission discontinued its plan to develop CLS. Instead, the Commission plans to make the FCC Form 422–IB available to the public in the International Bureau Filing System (‘‘IBFS’’). It is anticipated that this form will be available in IBFS on or before December 2021. The information collected pursuant to the rules set forth in 47 CFR part 73, E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 135 / Tuesday, July 14, 2020 / Notices subpart F, is used by the Commission to assign frequencies for use by international broadcast stations, to grant authority to operate such stations and to determine if interference or adverse propagation conditions exist that may impact the operation of such stations. If the Commission did not collect this information, it would not be in a position to effectively coordinate spectrum for international broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency interference or adverse propagation conditions. The orderly nature of the provision of international broadcast service would be in jeopardy without the Commission’s involvement. OMB Control No.: 3060–1056. Title: Application for International Broadcast Station License. Form No.: FCC Form 421–IB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 6 hour per response. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 325(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 60 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $40,500. 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: This collection will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as an extension following the 60-day comment period in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from OMB. The Federal Communications Commission (‘‘Commission’’) plans to implement and release to the public an ‘‘Application for an International Broadcast Station License’’ (FCC Form 421–IB). The FCC Form 421–IB will be used by applicants to request licenses to operate international broadcast stations. It is anticipated that the FCC Form 421– IB will be completed by December 2021. After the form has been implemented and the Commission has obtained final approval from the OMB, applicants will file the FCC Form 421–IB with the Commission in lieu of the ’’Application for an International, Experimental Television, Experimental Facsimile, or a VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:58 Jul 13, 2020 Jkt 250001 Developmental Broadcast Station,’’ (FCC Form 310.) The Commission stated previously that it plans to develop a Consolidated Licensing System (CLS). However, the Commission discontinued its plan to develop CLS. Instead, the Commission plans to make the FCC Form 421–IB available to the public in the International Bureau Filing System (‘‘IBFS’’). (Note: The Commission received approval from the OMB for the FCC Form 310 under OMB Control No 3060– 1035.) In the interim, applicants will continue to file the FCC Form 310 with the Commission. The information collected is used by the Commission to assign frequencies for use by international broadcast stations, to grant authority to operate such stations and to determine if interference or adverse propagation conditions exist that may impact the operation of such stations. If the Commission did not collect this information, it would not be in a position to effectively coordinate spectrum for international broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency interference or adverse propagation conditions. The orderly nature of the provision of international broadcast service would be in jeopardy without the Commission’s involvement. OMB Control No.: 3060–1057. Title: Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an International Broadcast Station. Form No.: FCC Form 420–IB. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours per response. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 325(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and in 47 CFR part 73, subpart F. Total Annual Burden: 60 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $46,050. 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: This collection will be submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as an PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 42399 extension following the 60-day comment period in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from OMB. The Federal Communications Commission (‘‘Commission’’) received approval from the OMB to develop a new application titled, ‘‘Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an International Broadcast Station (FCC Form 420–IB)’’ to request authority from the Commission to construct or make changes in an international broadcast station. This application has not been implemented and released to the public yet due to a lack of budget resources and technical staff. After the FCC Form 420–IB has been implemented and the Commission has obtained final approval from the OMB, it will be completed by international broadcasters in lieu of the ‘‘Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an International, Experimental Television, Experimental Facsimile, or a Developmental Broadcast Station,’’ (FCC Form 309). In the interim, applicants will continue to file the FCC Form 309 with the Commission. (Note: The OMB approved the FCC Form 309 under OMB Control No. 3060–1035.) The Commission stated previously that it plans to develop a Consolidated Licensing System (CLS). However, the Commission discontinued its plan to develop CLS. Instead, the Commission plans to make the FCC Form 420–IB available to the public in the International Bureau Filing System (‘‘IBFS’’). It is anticipated that this form will be available in IBFS on or before December 2021. The information collected pursuant to the rules set forth in 47 CFR part 73, subpart F, is used by the Commission to assign frequencies for use by international broadcast stations, to grant authority to operate such stations and to determine if interference or adverse propagation conditions exist that may impact the operation of such stations. If the Commission did not collect this information, it would not be in a position to effectively coordinate spectrum for international broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency interference or adverse propagation conditions. The orderly nature of the provision of international broadcast service would be in jeopardy without the Commission’s involvement. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–15097 Filed 7–13–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\14JYN1.SGM 14JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 135 (Tuesday, July 14, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42398-42399]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-15097]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1054, OMB 3060-1056, OMB 3060-1057; FRS 16920]


Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

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), 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.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before September 14, 
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 contacts 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 at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
    As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and 
as required by the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC 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.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-1054.
    Title: Application for Renewal of an International Broadcast 
Station License.
    Form No.: Form 422-IB.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 50 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1-8 hours per response.
    Frequency of Response: 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. 154, 
303, 334, 336 and 339.
    Total Annual Burden: 160 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $36,000.
    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: This collection will be submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) as an extension following the 60-day 
comment period in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from 
OMB.
    The Commission plans to implement and release to the public an 
``Application for Renewal of an International Broadcast Station License 
(FCC Form 422-IB).'' After the FCC Form 422-IB has been implemented and 
the Commission receives final approval from OMB, applicants will 
complete the FCC Form 422-IB in lieu of the ``Application for Renewal 
of an International or Experimental Broadcast Station License,'' (FCC 
Form 311). In the interim, applicants will continue to file the FCC 
Form 311 with the Commission. (Note: The OMB approved the FCC Form 311 
under OMB Control No. 3060-1035).
    The Commission stated previously that it plans to develop a 
Consolidated Licensing System (CLS). However, the Commission 
discontinued its plan to develop CLS. Instead, the Commission plans to 
make the FCC Form 422-IB available to the public in the International 
Bureau Filing System (``IBFS''). It is anticipated that this form will 
be available in IBFS on or before December 2021.
    The information collected pursuant to the rules set forth in 47 CFR 
part 73,

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subpart F, is used by the Commission to assign frequencies for use by 
international broadcast stations, to grant authority to operate such 
stations and to determine if interference or adverse propagation 
conditions exist that may impact the operation of such stations. If the 
Commission did not collect this information, it would not be in a 
position to effectively coordinate spectrum for international 
broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency interference 
or adverse propagation conditions. The orderly nature of the provision 
of international broadcast service would be in jeopardy without the 
Commission's involvement.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-1056.
    Title: Application for International Broadcast Station License.
    Form No.: FCC Form 421-IB.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 6 hour per response.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
Section 325(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 60 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $40,500.
    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: This collection will be submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) as an extension following the 60-day 
comment period in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from 
OMB.
    The Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') plans to 
implement and release to the public an ``Application for an 
International Broadcast Station License'' (FCC Form 421-IB). The FCC 
Form 421-IB will be used by applicants to request licenses to operate 
international broadcast stations. It is anticipated that the FCC Form 
421-IB will be completed by December 2021.
    After the form has been implemented and the Commission has obtained 
final approval from the OMB, applicants will file the FCC Form 421-IB 
with the Commission in lieu of the ''Application for an International, 
Experimental Television, Experimental Facsimile, or a Developmental 
Broadcast Station,'' (FCC Form 310.)
    The Commission stated previously that it plans to develop a 
Consolidated Licensing System (CLS). However, the Commission 
discontinued its plan to develop CLS. Instead, the Commission plans to 
make the FCC Form 421-IB available to the public in the International 
Bureau Filing System (``IBFS'').
    (Note: The Commission received approval from the OMB for the FCC 
Form 310 under OMB Control No 3060-1035.) In the interim, applicants 
will continue to file the FCC Form 310 with the Commission.
    The information collected is used by the Commission to assign 
frequencies for use by international broadcast stations, to grant 
authority to operate such stations and to determine if interference or 
adverse propagation conditions exist that may impact the operation of 
such stations. If the Commission did not collect this information, it 
would not be in a position to effectively coordinate spectrum for 
international broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency 
interference or adverse propagation conditions. The orderly nature of 
the provision of international broadcast service would be in jeopardy 
without the Commission's involvement.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-1057.
    Title: Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an 
International Broadcast Station.
    Form No.: FCC Form 420-IB.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours per response.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
Section 325(c) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and in 47 
CFR part 73, subpart F.
    Total Annual Burden: 60 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $46,050.
    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: This collection will be submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) as an extension following the 60-day 
comment period in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from 
OMB.
    The Federal Communications Commission (``Commission'') received 
approval from the OMB to develop a new application titled, 
``Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an 
International Broadcast Station (FCC Form 420-IB)'' to request 
authority from the Commission to construct or make changes in an 
international broadcast station. This application has not been 
implemented and released to the public yet due to a lack of budget 
resources and technical staff. After the FCC Form 420-IB has been 
implemented and the Commission has obtained final approval from the 
OMB, it will be completed by international broadcasters in lieu of the 
``Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an 
International, Experimental Television, Experimental Facsimile, or a 
Developmental Broadcast Station,'' (FCC Form 309). In the interim, 
applicants will continue to file the FCC Form 309 with the Commission. 
(Note: The OMB approved the FCC Form 309 under OMB Control No. 3060-
1035.)
    The Commission stated previously that it plans to develop a 
Consolidated Licensing System (CLS). However, the Commission 
discontinued its plan to develop CLS. Instead, the Commission plans to 
make the FCC Form 420-IB available to the public in the International 
Bureau Filing System (``IBFS''). It is anticipated that this form will 
be available in IBFS on or before December 2021.
    The information collected pursuant to the rules set forth in 47 CFR 
part 73, subpart F, is used by the Commission to assign frequencies for 
use by international broadcast stations, to grant authority to operate 
such stations and to determine if interference or adverse propagation 
conditions exist that may impact the operation of such stations. If the 
Commission did not collect this information, it would not be in a 
position to effectively coordinate spectrum for international 
broadcasters or to act for entities in times of frequency interference 
or adverse propagation conditions. The orderly nature of the provision 
of international broadcast service would be in jeopardy without the 
Commission's involvement.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-15097 Filed 7-13-20; 8:45 am]
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