Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 6327-6328 [2021-01188]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 12 / Thursday, January 21, 2021 / Notices Commission and state commissions to determine whether services offered are just and reasonable, as the Act requires. The tariffs and any supporting documentation are examined in order to determine if the services are offered in a just and reasonable manner. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–01189 Filed 1–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [DA 21–51; FRS 17405] Federal Advisory Committee Act; Disability Advisory Committee; Announcement of First Meeting Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) hereby announces that the charter of the Disability Advisory Committee (hereinafter Committee) has been renewed pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and following consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration. The Commission also announces and provides an agenda for the first meeting of the fourth term of the Committee. DATES: The Committee’s first meeting will take place on Thursday, February 18, 2021. The meeting will come to order at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. ADDRESSES: The Committee meeting will be held remotely, with video and audio coverage at www.fcc.gov/live. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Patkin, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Federal Communications Commission, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, (202) 870–5226, or email: DAC@fcc.gov; or Will Schell, Deputy DFO, at (202) 418– 0767. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee Renewal: After consultation with the General Services Administration, the Commission renewed the charter on December 17, 2020 providing the Committee with authorization to operate for two years. The mission of the Committee is to make recommendations to the Commission on the full range of disability access topics specified by the Commission and to facilitate the participation of consumers with jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:44 Jan 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 disabilities in proceedings before the Commission. In addition, this Committee is intended to provide an effective means for stakeholders with interests in this area, including consumers with disabilities, to exchange ideas, which will in turn enhance the Commission’s ability to effectively address disability access issues relevant to matters under its purview. The Committee is organized under, and operates in accordance with, the provisions of the FACA (5 U.S.C. App. 2). The Committee will be solely advisory in nature. Consistent with FACA and its requirements, each meeting of the Committee will be open to the public unless otherwise noticed. A notice of each meeting will be published in the Federal Register at least fifteen (15) days in advance of the meeting. Records will be maintained of each meeting and made available for public inspection. All activities of the Committee will be conducted in an open, transparent, and accessible manner. The Committee shall terminate two years from the date that this renewal is effective (on or before December 17, 2022), or earlier upon the completion of its work as determined by the Chairman, unless its charter is renewed prior to the termination date. During the Committee’s fourth term, it is anticipated that the Committee will meet, either in-person in Washington, DC or, if appropriate, by teleconference, for at least three (3) one-day meetings. In addition, as needed, working groups or subcommittees (ad hoc or steering) will be established to facilitate the Committee’s work between meetings of the full Committee. All meetings, including those of working groups and subcommittees, will be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. First Meeting: The February 18, 2021 meeting is open to members of the general public. The meeting will be webcast with American Sign Language interpreters and open captioning at: www.fcc.gov/live. In addition, a reserved amount of time will be available on the agenda for comments and inquiries from the public. Members of the public may comment or ask questions of presenters via the email address livequestions@fcc.gov. Requests for other reasonable accommodations or for materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities should be submitted via email to: fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530. Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed and a way for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fill the PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 6327 request. Requests should be made as early as possible; last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to accommodate. Proposed Agenda: At this meeting, the Committee is expected to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Committee and its members; issues that the Committee will address; meeting schedules; and any other topics relevant to the Committee’s work. The Committee may also receive briefings from Commission staff on issues of interest to the Committee and may discuss topics of interest to the committee, including, but not limited to, matters concerning communications transitions, telecommunications relay services, emergency access, and video programming accessibility. Federal Communications Commission. Suzanne Singleton, Chief, Disability Rights Office, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. 2021–01244 Filed 1–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1198; FRS 17385] 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 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. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES 6328 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 12 / Thursday, January 21, 2021 / Notices 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 March 22, 2021. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418–2991. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1198. Title: Section 90.525, Administration of Interoperability Channels; Section 90.529, State Licenses; and Section 90.531, Band Plan. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: State, local or tribal government, and Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 2,230 respondents; 2,230 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour–2 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting and one-time reporting requirements; third party disclosure. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7), unless otherwise noted. Total Annual Burden: 2,230 hours. Total Annual Cost: No Cost. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality. Needs and Uses: Section 90.525 of the Commission’s rules requires approval of license applications for Interoperability channels in the 769–775 MHz and 799– 805 MHz frequency bands by state-level agency or organization responsible for administering emergency communications. Section 90.529 of the Commission’s rules provides that each VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:44 Jan 19, 2021 Jkt 253001 state license will be granted subject to the condition that the state certifies on or before each applicable benchmark date that it is providing or prepared to provide ‘‘substantial service.’’ Section 90.531 of the Commission’s rules sets forth the band plan for the 769 –775 MHz and 799–805 MHz public safety bands. This section covers channel designations for base and mobile use, narrowband segments, combined channels, channel pairing, internal guard band, and broadband. Narrowband general use channels, including the former narrowband reserve channels, and low power channels require regional planning committee concurrence and narrowband air-ground channels require state or regional planning committee concurrence. Commission staff will use the information to assign licenses for interoperability and General Use channels, as well as renewal of State licenses. The information will also be used to determine whether prospective licensees operate in compliance with the Commission’s rules. Without such information, the Commission could not accommodate State interoperability or regional planning requirements or provide for the efficient use of State frequencies. This information collection includes rules to govern the operation and licensing of 700 MHz band systems to ensure that licensees continue to fulfill their statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Such information will continue to be used to verify that applicants are legally and technically qualified to hold licenses, and to determine compliance with Commission rules. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–01188 Filed 1–19–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Sunshine Act Meeting 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. PLACE: The meeting is open to the public. Out of an abundance of caution related to current and potential coronavirus developments, the public’s means to observe this Board meeting will be via a webcast live on the internet and subsequently made available ondemand approximately one week after the event. Visit https:// TIME AND DATE: PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 fdic.windrosemedia.com to view the live event. Visit https://fdic.windrose media.com/index.php?category=FDIC +Board+Meetings after the meeting. If you need any technical assistance, please visit our Video Help page at: https://www.fdic.gov/video.html. Observers requiring auxiliary aids (e.g., sign language interpretation) for this meeting should call 703–562–2404 (Voice) or 703–649–4354 (Video Phone) to make necessary arrangements. STATUS: Open. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Pursuant to the provisions of the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Board of Directors will meet in open session to consider the following matters: Summary Agenda No substantive discussion of the following items is anticipated. These matters will be resolved with a single vote unless a member of the Board of Directors requests that an item be moved to the discussion agenda. Disposition of Minutes of a Board of Directors’ Meeting Previously Distributed. Memorandum and resolution re: Final Rule on Role of Supervisory Guidance. Memorandum and resolution re: Notice of Proposed Rule on Rescission and Removal of Transferred OTS Regulations, Definitions for Regulations Affecting All State Savings Associations (Part 390 Subpart Q). Memorandum and resolution re: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Removal of Transferred OTS Regulations Regarding Securities Offerings of State Savings Associations, Rescission of Statement of Policy on the Use of Offering Circulars, Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Securities Offerings by State Nonmember Banks and State Savings Associations, and Other, Technical Amendments. Report of actions taken pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Directors. Discussion Agenda Memorandum and resolution re: Revisions to the FDIC’s Guidelines for Appeals of Material Supervisory Determinations. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Requests for further information concerning the meeting may be directed to Ms. Debra A. Decker, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Corporation, at 202–898–8748. Dated at Washington, DC, on January 15, 2021. E:\FR\FM\21JAN1.SGM 21JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 12 (Thursday, January 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6327-6328]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-01188]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1198; FRS 17385]


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.

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    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 March 22, 
2021. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1198.
    Title: Section 90.525, Administration of Interoperability Channels; 
Section 90.529, State Licenses; and Section 90.531, Band Plan.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: State, local or tribal government, and Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 2,230 respondents; 2,230 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour-2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting and one-time reporting 
requirements; third party disclosure.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161, 303(g), 303(r), 
332(c)(7), unless otherwise noted.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,230 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: Section 90.525 of the Commission's rules requires 
approval of license applications for Interoperability channels in the 
769-775 MHz and 799-805 MHz frequency bands by state-level agency or 
organization responsible for administering emergency communications. 
Section 90.529 of the Commission's rules provides that each state 
license will be granted subject to the condition that the state 
certifies on or before each applicable benchmark date that it is 
providing or prepared to provide ``substantial service.'' Section 
90.531 of the Commission's rules sets forth the band plan for the 769 -
775 MHz and 799-805 MHz public safety bands. This section covers 
channel designations for base and mobile use, narrowband segments, 
combined channels, channel pairing, internal guard band, and broadband. 
Narrowband general use channels, including the former narrowband 
reserve channels, and low power channels require regional planning 
committee concurrence and narrowband air-ground channels require state 
or regional planning committee concurrence.
    Commission staff will use the information to assign licenses for 
interoperability and General Use channels, as well as renewal of State 
licenses. The information will also be used to determine whether 
prospective licensees operate in compliance with the Commission's 
rules. Without such information, the Commission could not accommodate 
State interoperability or regional planning requirements or provide for 
the efficient use of State frequencies. This information collection 
includes rules to govern the operation and licensing of 700 MHz band 
systems to ensure that licensees continue to fulfill their statutory 
responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended. Such information will continue to be used to verify that 
applicants are legally and technically qualified to hold licenses, and 
to determine compliance with Commission rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-01188 Filed 1-19-21; 8:45 am]
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