[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 167 (Monday, August 30, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52942-52943]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21386]
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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 24, 2010.
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 (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 - 3520. 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; (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, and (e)
ways to further reduce the information collection burden for 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not
display a currently valid OMB control number.
DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before October 29, 2010. If you anticipate that you
will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within
the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC
contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of
Management and Budget, via fax at 202-395-5167 or via email to
[email protected] and to the Federal Communications
Commission via email to [email protected] and [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams on (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0216.
Title: Section 73.3538, Application to Make Changes in an Existing
Station; Section 73.1690(e), Modification of Transmission Systems.
Form Number: N/A.
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: 650 respondents and 650
responses.
Estimated Hours per Response: 0.50 - 3 hours
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement;
Recordkeeping requirement.
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Total Annual Burden: 1,100 hours
Annual Burden Cost: None.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
Sections 154(i), 303(r), 308, 309(j) and 337(e) of the Communications
Act of 1934, as amended.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Section 73.3538(b)(1) of the Commission's rules
requires a broadcast station to file an informal application to modify
or discontinue the obstruction marking or lighting of an antenna
supporting structure.
Section 73.1690(e) of the Commission's rules requires AM, FM and TV
station licensees to prepare an informal statement or diagram
describing any electrical and mechanical modification to authorized
transmitting equipment that can be made without prior Commission
approval provided that equipment performance measurements are made to
ensure compliance with FCC rules. This informal statement or diagram
must be retained at the transmitter site as long as the equipment is in
use.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0248.
Title: Section 74.751, Modification of Transmission Systems.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents and 400
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement;
Recordkeeping requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 200 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i)
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 74.751(c) requires licensees of low power TV
or TV translator stations to send written notification to the FCC of
equipment changes which may be made at licensee's discretion without
the use of a formal application. Section 74.751(d) requires that
licensees of low power TV or TV translator stations place in the
station records a certification that the installation of new or
replacement transmitting equipment complies in all respects with the
technical requirements of this section and the station authorization.
The notifications and certifications of equipment changes are used by
FCC staff to ensure that the equipment changes made are in full
compliance with the technical requirements of this section and the
station authorizations and will not cause interference to other
authorized stations.
Federal Communications Commission.
Bulah P. Wheeler,
Deputy Manager,
Office of the Secretary,
Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2010-21386 Filed 8-27-10; 8:45 am]
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