[Federal Register: August 28, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 168)]
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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, Comments Requested
August 21, 2008.
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, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520. 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 by October 27, 2008. 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 Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), (202) 395-5887, or via fax at 202-395-
5167, or via the Internet at Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to
Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov, Federal Communications Commission (FCC). To
submit your comments by e-mail send them to: PRA@fcc.gov.
To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR)
submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page http://www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ``Currently
Under Review'', (3) click the downward-pointing arrow in the ``Select
Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) select
``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box and (6) when the list of FCC
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the title of this ICR (or
its OMB Control Number, if there is one) and then click on the ICR
Reference Number to view detailed information about this ICR.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact
Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060-0882.
Title: Section 95.833, Construction Requirements.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: Other: every 10 year reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained
in sections 4 and 303; 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303 of the Communications Act
of 1934, as amended.
Total Annual Burden: 10 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality.
Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as an extension
(no change in reporting requirements) after this 60-day comment period
to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full
three-year clearance.
The Commission has adjusted the number of respondents and responses
due to a significant decrease in the number of respondents for this
information collection. Therefore, we are reporting a -1,458 reduction
in the number of respondents/responses. Thereby, the total annual
burden hours has reduced from 1,468 hours to 10 hours.
Each 218-219 MHz Service licensee must make a showing of
``substantial service'' within ten years of the license grant. A
``substantial service'' assessment will be made at renewal pursuant to
the provisions and procedures contained in section 1.949 of the
Commission's rules. Each 218-219 MHz Service licensee must file a
report to be submitted to inform the Commission of the service status
of its system. The report must be labeled as an exhibit to the renewal
application. At minimum, the report must include: (1) A description of
its current service in terms of geographic coverage and population
served; (2) an explanation of its record of expansion, including a
timetable of new construction to meet changes in demand for service;
(3) a description of its investments in its 218-219 MHz Service
systems; (4) a list, including addresses, of all component CTSs
constructed; and (5) copies of all FCC orders finding the licensee to
have violated the Communications Act or any FCC rule or policy; and a
list of any pending proceedings that relate to any matter described in
this paragraph.
Failure to demonstrate that substantial service is being provided
in the service area will result in forfeiture of the license, and will
result in the licensee's ineligibility to apply for 218-219 MHz Service
licenses for three years from the date the Commission takes final
action affirming that the 218-219 MHz Service licensee has been
canceled pursuant to section 95.813 of the Commission's rules.
The information is used by Commission staff to assess compliance
with 218-219 MHz Service construction requirements, and to provide
adequate spectrum for the service. This will facilitate spectrum
efficiency and competition by the 218-219 MHz Service licensees in the
wireless marketplace. Without this information, the Commission would
not be able to carry out its statutory responsibilities.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-19885 Filed 8-27-08; 8:45 am]
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