Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 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 244 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 103826-103827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30317]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1184; FR ID 268626]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
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, 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 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 February
18, 2025. 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
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80d0d2c1c0e6e3e3aee7eff6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="95c5c7d4d5f3f6f6bbf2fae3">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#480b293c2031661f2124242129253b082e2b2b662f273e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="90d3f1e4f8e9bec7f9fcfcf9f1fde3d0f6f3f3bef7ffe6">[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: 3060-1184.
Title: Sections 1.946(d), 1.949, 27.10(d), 27.12, 27.13, 27.14 and
27.17, Service Rules for the Advanced Wireless Services H Block--
Implementing Section 6401 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job
Creation Act of 2012 Related to the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz
Bands--R&O, FCC 13-88.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 1 respondent; 176 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and at the
end of the license term for incumbent licensees.
Obligation to Respond: Statutory authority for this collection are
contained in sections 15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i),
154(j), 155, 157, 225, 227, 303(r), 309, 310, 1404, and 145.
Total Annual Burden: 176 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Needs and Uses: On June 27, 2013, the FCC adopted: Service Rules
for the Advanced Wireless Services H Block--Implementing section 6401
of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Related to
the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz Bands, WT Docket 12-357, Report and
Order, 28 FCC Rcd 9483 (2013) (H Block R&O). The H Block R&O adopted
service rules for the H Block and makes available 10 MHz of paired
spectrum for flexible use in accordance with the Middle Class Tax
Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The H Block R&O contained new
information collection requirements. Sections 1.949 and 27.13 are being
added to this collection to clarify that the filing of the construction
notifications and renewal applications involves the interaction of two
regulations.
For the purpose of this collection, a winning bidder of H Block
spectrum must comply with each of the following rule sections:
(a) Sections 1.946(d) and 27.14 require H Block licensees to file a
construction notification and certify that they have met the applicable
performance benchmarks.
(b) Sections 1.949 and 27.13 require H Block licensees to file
renewal applications and certify that they continue to provide at least
the level of service required by its final performance requirement
through the end of any subsequent license term or include a detailed
description of: (1) the level and quality of service provided by the
applicant; (2) the date service commenced; (3) whether service was ever
interrupted; (4) the duration of any
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interruption or outage; (5) the extent to which service is provided to
rural areas; (6) the extent to which service is provided to qualifying
Tribal lands; and (7) any other factors associated with the level of
service to the public.
(c) Section 27.10(d) requires an H Block licensee to notify the
Commission within 30 days if it changes, or adds to, the carrier status
on its license.
(d) Section 27.12 requires H Block licensees to comply with certain
eligibility reporting requirements.
(e) Section 27.17 requires H Block licensees to notify the
Commission within ten days if they permanently discontinue service by
filing FCC Form 601 or 605 and requesting license cancellation.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-30317 Filed 12-18-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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