[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 2114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-376]
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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
January 5, 2011.
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 March 14, 2011. 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 e-mail to
[email protected] and to the Federal Communications
Commission via e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact
Cathy Williams on (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0236.
Title: Sections 74.703, Interference.
Form Number: Not applicable.
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: 50 respondents; 150 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third
party disclosure requirement.
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.
Total Annual Burden: 300 hours.
Total Annual Cost: 300,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted on September 9, 2004, the
Report and Order (R&O), In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74
of the Commission's Rules To Establish Rules for Digital Low Power
Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations and
To Amend Rules for Digital Class A Television Stations, MB Docket No.
03-185, FCC 04-220. The following rule sections which contain
information requirements were adopted:
47 CFR Section 74.703(f) states that a licensee of a digital low
power TV (LPTV) or TV translator station operating on a channel from
52-69 is required to eliminate at its expense any condition of
interference caused to the operation of or services provided by
existing and future commercial or public safety wireless licensees in
the 700 MHz bands. The offending digital LPTV or translator station
must cease operations immediately upon notification by any primary
wireless licensee, once it has been established that the digital low
power TV or translator station is causing the interference.
47 CFR Section 74.703(g) states that an existing or future wireless
licensee in the 700 MHz bands may notify (certified mail, return
receipt requested), a digital low power TV or TV translator operating
on the same channel or first adjacent channel of its intention to
initiate or change wireless operations and the likelihood of
interference from the low power TV or translator station within its
licensed geographic service area. The notice should describe the
facilities, associated service area and operations of the wireless
licensee with sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the
likelihood of interference. Upon receipt of such notice, the digital
LPTV or TV translator licensee must cease operation within 120 days
unless: (1) It obtains the agreement of the wireless licensee to
continue operations; (2) the commencement or modification of wireless
service is delayed beyond that period (in which case the period will be
extended); or (3) the Commission stays the effect of the interference
notification, upon request.
47 CFR 74.703(h) requires in each instance where suspension of
operation is required, the licensee shall submit a full report to the
FCC in Washington, DC, after operation is resumed, containing details
of the nature of the interference, the source of the interfering
signals, and the remedial steps taken to eliminate the interference.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director,
Federal Communications Commission.
[FR Doc. 2011-376 Filed 1-11-11; 8:45 am]
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