Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
Federal Register, Volume 79 Issue 96 (Monday, May 19, 2014)
Federal Register Volume 79, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 2014)
Notices
Pages 28713-28714
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov
FR Doc No: 2014-11493
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communication Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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 ways to further reduce the information collection burden on 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 OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 18, 2014. 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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060-0740.
Title: Section 95.1015, Disclosure Policies.
Form No.: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 26 respondents and 26 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, and third party disclosure requirement.
Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303.
Total Annual Burden: 26 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: $1,300.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Manufacturers of Low Power Radio Service (LPRS) used for auditory assistance, health care assistance, and law enforcement tracking purposes must include with each transmitting device the following statement: ``This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service (47 CFR part 95) and must not cause harmful interference to TV reception or United States Navy SPASUR installations. You do not need an FCC license to operate this transmitter. This transmitter may only be used to provide: Auditory assistance to persons with disabilities, persons who require language translation, or persons in educational settings; health care services to the ill; law enforcement tracking services under agreement with a law enforcement agency; or automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS) network control communications. Two-way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited.''
The reporting requirement contained in Section 95.1015 is necessary to ensure that television stations that may be affected by harmful interference from Automated Maritime Telecommunications System (AMTS) operations are notified. Manufacturers of LPRS equipment are required to include a statement regarding the use of the equipment. Additionally, prior to operating a LPRS transmitter for AMTS purposes, an AMTS licensee must notify, in writing, each television station that may be affected by such operations, as defined in Section 80.215(h). The notification provided with the station's license application is sufficient to
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satisfy this requirement if no new television stations would be affected.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0882.
Title: Section 95.833, Construction requirements.
Form No.: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 5 respondents and 5 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: Every 10 year reporting requirement.
Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154 and 303.
Total Annual Burden: 5 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: $1,250.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need with confidentiality with this collection of information.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 218-219 MHz service system licensees are required to file a report after 10 years of license grant to demonstrate that they provide substantial service to its service areas. This information is examined by the Commission to assess whether or not licensees are in compliance with 218-219 MHz service system construction requirements which is covered under 47 CFR 95.833. Without this information, the Commission would not be able to carry out its statutory responsibilities.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
FR Doc. 2014-11493 Filed 5-16-14; 8:45 am
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