[Federal Register: May 11, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 90)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated
Authority
May 4, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency 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
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control
number. 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 estimate; (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.
DATES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should
submit comments July 11, 2005. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith
B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Room 1-C804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to
Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collections contact Judith B. Herman at (202) 418-
0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060-0713.
Title: Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) Compliance
Notification.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for profit and not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 53.
Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes (.084 hours).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 220 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: The ABIP is an agreement between the Federal
Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau and an entity, usually a
state broadcast association, in which the entity arranges for the
inspection of the broadcast station to determine compliance with FCC
regulations. The inspections are conducted on a voluntary basis and the
entities notify the local FCC District Office or Resident Agent office,
in writing via letter of those stations that pass the ABIP inspection
and have been granted a Certificate of Compliance. The FCC's
Enforcement Bureau standardized the existing Alternative Broadcast
Inspection Program (ABIP) in 2003 to establish a specific, uniform
arrangement for the inspection of broadcast stations. This information
will be used by FCC to determine which broadcast stations comply with
FCC Rules and will not be subject to routine inspections conducted by
the FCC's District Offices. Without this information, the FCC would not
be able to determine which stations should be exempt from random
inspections.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0989.
Title: Procedures for Applicants Requiring Section 214
Authorizations for Domestic Interstate Transmission Lines Acquired
through Corporate Control, 47 CFR Sections 63.01, 63.03 and 63.04.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for profit.
Number of Respondents: 86.
Estimated Time per Response: 1.5-12 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 958 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: $70,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Procedures for this information collection are set
forth for common carriers requiring authorization under section 214 of
the Communications Act (Act) of 1934, as amended to acquire domestic
interstate transmission lines through a transfer of control. Under
section 214 of the Act,
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carriers must obtain FCC approval before constructing, acquiring, or
operating an interstate transmission line. Acquisitions involving
interstate common carriers require affirmative action by the FCC before
the acquisition can occur. The Commission is requesting extension (no
change) to this information collection in order to obtain the full
three-year clearance. After this 60 day comment period has ended, the
Commission will submit this information collection to OMB for approval.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-9407 Filed 5-10-05; 8:45 am]
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