Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Issuing agencies
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications 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 Office of Management and Budget (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.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 86 Issue 171 (Wednesday, September 8, 2021)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 171 (Wednesday, September 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50352-50353]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-19308]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-00261 and 3060-0270; FR ID 46263]
Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Federal Communications 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 Office of Management
and Budget (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 November
8, 2021. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but
find it difficult to do so within the period of
[[Page 50353]]
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 to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2d7d7f6c6d4b4e4e034a425b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="2d7d7f6c6d4b4e4e034a425b">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3d7e5c495544136a545151545c504e7d5b5e5e135a524b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5b183a2f3322750c323737323a36281b3d3838753c342d">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0261.
Title: Section 90.215, Transmitter Measurements.
Form No.: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions and state, local or tribal Government.
Number of Respondents: 150,081 respondents; 234,439 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: .033 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47
U.S.C. 303(f) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
Total Annual Burden: 7,727 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained
in Section 90.215 require station licensees to measure the carrier
frequency, output power, and modulation of each transmitter authorized
to operate with power in excel of two watts when the transmitter is
initially installed and when any changes are made which would likely
affect the modulation characteristics. Such measurements, which help
ensure proper operation of transmitters, are to be made by a qualified
engineering measurement service, and are required to be retained in the
station records, along with the name and address of the engineering
measurement service, and the name of the person making the
measurements. The information is normally used by the licensee to
ensure that equipment is operating within prescribed tolerances. Prior
technical operation of transmitters helps limit interference to other
users and provides the licensee with the maximum possible utilization
of equipment.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0270.
Title: Section 90.443, Content of Station Records.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions, and state, local or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 166,658 respondents; 166,658 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: .25 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in
47 U.S.C. Section 303(j), as amended.
Total Annual Burden: 61,665 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: No cost.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained
under Section 90.443(b) require that each licensee of a station shall
maintain records for all stations by providing the dates and pertinent
details of any maintenance performed on station equipment, along with
the name and address of the service technician who did the work. If all
maintenance is performed by the same technician or service company, the
name and address need be entered only once in the station records.
The information collection requirements under Section 90.443(c)
require that at least one licensee participating in the cost
arrangement must maintain cost sharing records.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-19308 Filed 9-7-21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.