[Federal Register: May 12, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 92)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Submitted to OMB
for Review and Approval
April 29, 2004.
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, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before June 11, 2004.
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 comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications
Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or
via the Internet to Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov or Kristy L. LaLonde, Office
of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202) 395-3087 or via the Internet at Kristy_L._LaLonde@omb.eop.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copy of
the information collection(s) contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or
via the Internet at Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0182.
Title: Section 73.1620, Program Tests.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 1,513.
Estimated Hours per Response: 1-5 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third
party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 1,553 hours.
Total Annual Costs: None.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impacts.
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(1) requires permittees of a
nondirectional AM or FM station, or a nondirectional or directional TV
station to notify the FCC upon beginning of program tests. An
application for license must be filed within 10 days of this
notification. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(2) requires a permittee of an AM or FM
station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test
authority 10 days prior to date on which it desires to begin program
tests. This is filed in conjunction with an application for license. 47
CFR 73.1620(a)(3) requires a licensee of an FM station replacing a
directional antenna without changes to file a modification of the
license application within 10 days after commencing operations with the
replacement antenna. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(4) requires a permittee of an AM
station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test
authority 10 days prior to the date on which it desires to begin
program test. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(5) requires that, except for permits
subject to successive license terms, a permittee of an LPFM station may
begin program tests upon notification to the FCC in Washington, DC
provided that within 10 days thereafter an application for license is
filed. Program tests may be conducted by a licensee subject to
mandatory license terms only during the term specified on such
licenses's authorization. 47 CFR 73.1620(b) allows the FCC the right to
revoke, suspend, or modify program tests by any station
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without right of hearing for failure to comply adequately with all
terms of the construction permit or the provision of 47 CFR 73.1690(c)
for a modification of license application, or in order to resolve
instances of interference. The FCC may also require the filing of a
construction permit application to bring the station into compliance
with the Commission's rules and policies. 47 CFR 73.1620(f) requires
licensees of UHF TV stations, assigned to the same allocated channel
which a 1000 watt UHF translator station is authorized to use, to
notify the licensee of the translator station at least 10 days prior to
commencing or resuming operation and certify to the FCC that such
advance notice has been given. 47 CFR 73.1620(g) requires permittees to
report any deviations from their promises, if any, in their application
for license to cover their construction permit (FCC Form 302) and on
the first anniversary of their commencement of program tests. The
notification in Sec. 73.1620(a) alerts the Commission that
construction of a station has been completed and that the station is
broadcasting program material. The notification in Sec. 73.1620(f)
alerts the UHF translator station that the potential of interference
exists. The report in Sec. 73.1620(g) stating deviations are necessary
to eliminate possible abuses of the FCC's processes and to ensure that
comparative promises relating to service to the public are not
inflated.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-10709 Filed 5-11-04; 8:45 am]
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