[Federal Register: November 30, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 229)]
[Notices]
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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
November 21, 2005.
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, Public Law No. 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 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before January 30, 2006. 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 your Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
comments by e-mail or U.S. postal 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) send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact
Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0178.
Title: Section 73.1560, Operating Power and Mode Tolerances.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 50.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1560 requires licensees of AM, FM or TV
broadcast stations to file notification with the FCC when operating at
reduced power for 10 consecutive days, upon restoration to normal
operations, and to file a written request for additional time when
operation cannot be restored within 30 days. The data is used by FCC
staff to maintain complete and accurate data about station operations.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0181.
Title: Section 73.1615, Operating During Modification of
Facilities.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 110.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.17-1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 27 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1615(c) requires notification to the FCC
by a licensee of an AM, FM, or TV station when it is in the process of
modifying existing facilities as authorized by a construction permit
and it becomes necessary either to discontinue operation or to operate
with temporary facilities. If such licensee needs to discontinue
operation or to operate with temporary facilities for more than 30
days, then an informal letter request must be sent to the FCC prior to
the 30th day.
47 CFR 73.1615(d) requires the licensee of an AM station holding a
construction permit which authorizes both a change in frequency and
directional facilities to obtain authority from the FCC prior to using
any new installation authorized by the permit, or using temporary
facilities. This request is to made by letter 10 days prior to the date
on which the temporary operation is to commence. The letter shall
describe the operating modes and the facilities to be used.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0564.
Title: Section 76.924, Cost Accounting and Cost Allocation
Requirements.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 50.
Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Third party
disclosure requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 2,000 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.924(b) of the Commission's rules
specifies cost accounting and cost allocation requirements for
regulated cable operators. 47 CFR 76.924 was established as part of the
cable rate regulation requirements set forth in the Cable Television
Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 (``1992 Cable Act'').
This collection accounts for the burden imposed on cable operators to
rearrange their accounting records to be in compliance with the
requirements set forth in 47 CFR 76.924. This burden should be
considered a one-time only recordkeeping requirement for new cable
operators. Information derived from accounting records that are
arranged in compliance with 47 CFR 76.924 is used by the cable
operators themselves when completing rate filings and by local
franchising authorities when reviewing rate filings.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. E5-6581 Filed 11-29-05; 8:45 am]
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