Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 11440 [2023-03760]

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 36 (Thursday, February 23, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 11440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03760]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-XXXX; FR ID 128022]


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 (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; 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before April 24, 
2023. 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-XXXX.
    Title: Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: New information collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or Households, Business or other for-
profit, and Not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, State, 
Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 770 respondents; 770 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.08 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. The statutory authority for this 
collection of information is contained in 5 U.S.C. 552 and 552a.
    Total Annual Burden: 62 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $5,124.00.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes. The online form is used to 
collect information necessary to process a proper FOIA/Privacy Act (PA) 
request relating to a subject matter provided by the requester. This 
form includes a link to a Privacy Act Statement which outlines the 
statutory authority for the information collection, the purpose of the 
collection, and the routine uses under which the information may be 
disclosed outside of the FCC, as described in the FCC System of Records 
Notice, FCC/OMD-17--Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act 
Requests.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: FOIA confidential and 
proprietary information is protected in accordance with FCC regulations 
at 47 CFR 0.457(d). When a request for confidential or proprietary 
information is submitted, it is handled in accordance with 47 CFR 
0.457(d).
    Privacy Act requests are made available only to the individual who 
is the subject of the record, who has provided proof or affirmation of 
identity, and is not made publicly available.
    A description of how this information is collected, maintained, and 
disclosed is provided in the FCC System of Records Notice, FCC/OMD-17--
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act Requests and in the 
Privacy Act Statement linked in the online form.
    Needs and Uses: The online form is used to collect information 
necessary to process a proper FOIA request relating to a subject matter 
provided by the requester. Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, 
details what makes a proper FOIA request. A proper request must 
include: (1) a reasonable description of the record and (2) is made in 
accordance with published agency rules stating time, place, fees (if 
any) and procedures to be followed.
    Respondents can request records at any time. The request must 
describe each requested record in sufficient detail to enable the FCC 
staff to locate the record. The online form is used to collect 
requester's information (address, contact information, etc.) and a 
detailed description of the records sought. The FOIA requester is asked 
to provide information that would assist the FCC in locating responsive 
records (if they exist). This information is essential to the accurate 
search and retrieval of records responsive to FOIA/PA requests. 
Additionally, the requester may include information, if applicable, 
about fee categories, fee waivers, and expedited processing.
    This form will enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and minimize the burden of the collection 
of information on those responding.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-03760 Filed 2-22-23; 8:45 am]
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