Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 88075-88076 [2023-27902]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Notices processes. For public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is encouraged to contact OPP at (202) 502–6595 or OPP@ ferc.gov. Dated: December 13, 2023. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–27883 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [MB Docket No. 11–43; DA 23–1119; FRS 190156] Audio Description: Preliminary Nonbroadcast Network Rankings Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: FCC announces the top national nonbroadcast network rankings from the 2022–2023 ratings year, and gives networks the opportunity to seek exemption from the July 1, 2024 update to the Commission’s audio description requirements. SUMMARY: Exemption requests are due January 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Filings should be submitted electronically in MB Docket No. 11–43 by accessing the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the website for submitting filings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact Diana Sokolow (202–418–0588; Diana.Sokolow@fcc.gov). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Media Bureau’s Public Notice, DA 23–1119, released on November 30, 2023. The full text of this public notice will be available electronically in ASCII, Microsoft Word, and/or Adobe Acrobat via ECFS. Alternative formats are available for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), by sending an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or calling the Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), 1–844–4–FCC–ASL (1–844–432–2275) (videophone). ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: Synopsis The Commission’s audio description rules require multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) systems that serve 50,000 or more VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Dec 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 subscribers to provide 87.5 hours of audio description 1 per calendar quarter on channels carrying each of the top five national nonbroadcast networks.2 The top five national nonbroadcast networks are defined by an average of the national audience share during prime time among nonbroadcast networks that reach 50 percent or more of MVPD households and have at least 50 hours per quarter of prime time programming that is not live or near-live or otherwise exempt under the audio description rules. In accordance with the Commission’s rules, the list of top five nonbroadcast networks is updated at three year intervals to account for changes in ratings, and the fourth triennial update will occur on July 1, 2024, based on the 2022 to 2023 ratings year.3 According to data provided by the Nielsen Company, for the purposes of our requirements, the top ten nonbroadcast networks for the 2022 to 2023 ratings year are: Fox News Channel, ESPN, MSNBC, HGTV, Hallmark, TLC, TNT, TBS, Discovery, and History. If a program network believes it should be excluded from the list of top five networks covered by the audio description requirements because it does not air at least 50 hours per quarter of prime time programming that is not live or near-live or is otherwise exempt, it must seek an exemption no later than 30 days after publication of this Public Notice in the Federal Register. The Media Bureau will promptly evaluate requests for exemption and will provide notice of any resulting revisions to the list. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 2023–27954 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 1 Audio description makes video programming accessible to individuals who are blind or visually impaired through ‘‘[t]he insertion of audio narrated descriptions of a television program’s key visual elements into natural pauses between the program’s dialogue.’’ 47 CFR 79.3(a)(3). 2 The rule requires that 50 hours per calendar quarter be provided in prime time or during children’s programming, while the additional 37.5 hours may be provided at any time between 6 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. local time. 3 The nonbroadcast networks currently subject to the audio description requirements are TLC, HGTV, Hallmark, History, and TBS. We note that the Media Bureau granted TBS a limited waiver of section 79.3(b)(4) of the audio description rules for the triennial period beginning on July 1, 2021 and ending on June 30, 2024. PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 88075 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0609; FR ID 190753] 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 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 February 20, 2024. 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 to 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: OMB Control Number: 3060–0609. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20DEN1.SGM 20DEN1 88076 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 20, 2023 / Notices Title: Section 76.934(e), Petitions for Extension of Time. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; and State, local, or tribal governments. Number of Respondents and Responses: 20 respondents; 10 responses. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours. Total Annual Burden: 80 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained under 47 CFR 76.934(e) states that small cable systems may obtain an extension of time to establish compliance with rate regulations provided that they can demonstrate that timely compliance would result in severe economic hardship. Requests for the extension of time should be addressed to the local franchising authorities (‘‘LFAs’’) concerning rates for basic service tiers. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. Advertising Requirements, False Advertising, Misrepresentation of Insured Status, and Misuse of the FDIC’s Name or Logo. Summary Agenda No substantive discussion of the following items is anticipated. The Board will resolve these matters 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. Summary reports, status reports, and reports of actions taken pursuant to authority delegated by the Board of Directors. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Direct requests for further information concerning the meeting to Debra A. Decker, Executive Secretary of the Corporation, at 202–898–8748. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b. Dated at Washington, DC, on December 14, 2023. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. James P. Sheesley, Assistant Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–28157 Filed 12–18–23; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P [FR Doc. 2023–27902 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Notice of Agreements Filed FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Sunshine Act Meetings 2 p.m. on December 20, 2023. This Board meeting will be open to public observation only by webcast. Visit https://www.fdic.gov/news/boardmatters/video.html for a link to the webcast. FDIC Board Members and staff will participate from FDIC Headquarters, 550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC. Observers requiring auxiliary aids (e.g., sign language interpretation) for this meeting should email DisabilityProgram@fdic.gov to make necessary arrangements. STATUS: Open to public observation via webcast. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Board of Directors will meet to consider the following matters: ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 PLACE: Discussion Agenda Memorandum and resolution re: Proposed 2024 FDIC Operating Budget. Memorandum and resolution re: Final Rule on FDIC Official Signs and VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:02 Dec 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 Dated: December 15, 2023. Carl Savoy, Federal Register Alternate Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–27959 Filed 12–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6730–02–P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension Federal Trade Commission. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the Office of Management and Budget clearance for the Contact Lens Rule (the Rule). The current clearance expires on December 31, 2023. DATES: Comments must be filed by January 19, 2024. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a comment online or on paper, by following the instructions in the Request for Comment part of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. The reginfo.gov web link is a United States Government website produced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Under PRA requirements, OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviews Federal information collections. SUMMARY: BILLING CODE 6712–01–P TIME AND DATE: Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Mexico from the geographic scope of the agreement. The Amendment changes the authority that Maersk had to charter space to Network to now authorizing Network to charter space to Maersk. The Amendment deletes obsolete language from the agreement and adds new language, revises the notice for termination and updates the persons to whom the notice is to be provided. The Amendment also restates the Agreement. Proposed Effective Date: 1/26/2024. Location: https://www2.fmc.gov/FMC. Agreements.Web/Public/ AgreementHistory/25450. The Commission hereby gives notice of filing of the following agreements under the Shipping Act of 1984. Interested parties may submit comments, relevant information, or documents regarding the agreements to the Secretary by email at Secretary@ fmc.gov, or by mail, Federal Maritime Commission, 800 North Capitol Street, Washington, DC 20573. Comments will be most helpful to the Commission if received within 12 days of the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, and the Commission requests that comments be submitted within 7 days on agreements that request expedited review. Copies of agreements are available through the Commission’s website (www.fmc.gov) or by contacting the Office of Agreements at (202) 523– 5793 or tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Agreement No.: 201325–001. Agreement Name: Sealand/Network Space Charter Agreement. Parties: Maersk A/S; Network Shipping, Ltd. Filing Party: Wayne Rohde; Cozen O’Connor. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88075-88076]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-27902]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0609; FR ID 190753]


Information Collection 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 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 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 February 
20, 2024. 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 to 
[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: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0609.

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    Title: Section 76.934(e), Petitions for Extension of Time.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; and State, 
local, or tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 20 respondents; 10 responses.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 80 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained 
under 47 CFR 76.934(e) states that small cable systems may obtain an 
extension of time to establish compliance with rate regulations 
provided that they can demonstrate that timely compliance would result 
in severe economic hardship. Requests for the extension of time should 
be addressed to the local franchising authorities (``LFAs'') concerning 
rates for basic service tiers.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-27902 Filed 12-19-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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