[Federal Register: December 11, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 239)]
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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
December 3, 2008.
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following
information collection(s). 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
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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. An
agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid OMB 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 that does not
display a valid OMB control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before February
9, 2009. 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: You may submit all PRA comments by e-mail or U.S. post mail.
To submit your comments by e-mail, send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit
your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy
Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918 or
send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0017.
Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster
Station License.
Form Number: FCC Form 347.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, local or
Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 300.
Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
Section 154(i), 307, 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended.
Total Annual Burden: 450 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $36,000.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of
low power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for
a station license. Data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the
station has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data
from Form 347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the
station.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0627.
Title: Application for AM Broadcast Station License.
Form Number: FCC Form 302-AM.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not for profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 380.
Estimated Time per Response: 4-20 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.
Total Annual Costs: $10,075,600.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Licenses and permittees of AM broadcast stations
are required to file FCC Form 302-AM to obtain a new or modified
station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in
the licensed facilities of these stations. Additionally, when changes
are made to an AM station that alter the resistance of the antenna
system, a licensee must initiate a determination of the operating power
by the direct method. The results of this are reported to the
Commission using the FCC 302-AM. On October 22, 1998, the Commission
adopted a Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43 and 94-149. Among
other things, this Report and Order substantially revised the FCC Form
302-AM to facilitate electronic filing by replacing narrative exhibits
with the use of certifications and an engineering technical box. The
Commission also removed and narrowed overly burdensome questions. The
FCC Form 302-AM will be supplemented with detailed instructions to
explain processing standards and rule interpretations to help ensure
that applicants certify accurately. These changes will reduce applicant
filing burdens in the preparation and submission of exhibits in support
of applications. In addition, these changes will streamline the
Commission's processing of FCC 302-AM applications. The Commission has
also adopted a formal program of pre- and post-application grant random
audits to preserve the integrity of our streamlined application
process. The data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the station has
been built to the terms specified in the outstanding construction
permit, and to update FCC station files. Data is then extracted from
FCC 302-AM for inclusion in the subsequent license to operate the
station.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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