Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
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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.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 4 (Friday, January 5, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 781-782]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00002]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1194; FR ID 195228]
Information Collection 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 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
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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 March 5,
2024. 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 to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e6b6b4a7a6808585c8818990"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9acac8dbdafcf9f9b4fdf5ec">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#581b392c3021760f3134343139352b183e3b3b763f372e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d497b5a0bcadfa83bdb8b8bdb5b9a794b2b7b7fab3bba2">[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: 3060-1194.
Title: AM Station Modulation Dependent Carrier Level (MDCL)
Notification Form; FCC Form 338.
Form Number: FCC Form 338.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 15 respondents and 15
responses.
Estimated Hours per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 15 hours.
Total Annual Costs: No cost.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
sections 154(i), 303, 310 and 533 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 338, AM Station Modulation Dependent
Carrier Level (MDCL) Notification Form is used by AM broadcasters to
implement MDCL technologies without prior authorization, by electronic
notification within 10 days of commencing MDCL operations. In addition
to the standard general contact information, FCC Form 338 solicits
minimal technical data, as well as the date that MDCL control
operations commenced.
In October 2015, the Commission adopted its proposal for wider
implementation of MDCL control technologies and amended section
73.1560(a) of the rules. 47 CFR 73.1560(a)(1) is consequentially
covered by this information collection. This rule specifies the limits
on antenna input power for AM stations. AM stations using MDCL control
technologies are not required to adhere to these operating power
parameters. The rule provides that an AM station may commence MDCL
control technology without prior Commission authority, provided that
within ten days after commencing such operation, the AM station
licensee submits an electronic notification of commencement of MDCL
operation using FCC Form 338.
The Commission is now requesting a three year extension for this
collection from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-00002 Filed 1-4-24; 8:45 am]
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