Information Collections 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 (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the 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.

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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 210 (Monday, November 2, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68954-68955]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-22338]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0170, OMB 3060-0188; FR ID 375395]


Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; 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 (Commission) invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment 
on the following information collection. Comments are requested 
concerning: whether the 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.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 4, 
2027. 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#d080829190b6b3b3feb7bfa6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91c1c3d0d1f7f2f2bff6fee7">[email&#160;protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#723113061a0b5c251b1e1e1b131f01321411115c151d04"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7033110418095e27191c1c19111d03301613135e171f06">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0170.
    Title: Section 73.1030, Notifications Concerning Interference to 
Radio Astronomy, Research and Receiving Installations.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 57 respondents; 57 responses.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 29 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $14,250.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i) 
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained 
in 47 CFR 73.1030 state in order to minimize harmful interference at 
the National Radio Astronomy Observatory site located at Green, 
Pocahontas County, West Virginia, and at the Naval Radio Research 
Observatory at Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia, a licensee 
proposing to operate a short-term broadcast auxiliary station pursuant 
to Sec.  74.24, and any applicant for authority to construct a new 
broadcast station, or for authority to make changes in the frequency, 
power, antenna height, or antenna directivity of an existing station 
within the area bounded by 39[deg]15' N on the north, 78[deg]30' W on 
the east, 37[deg]30' N on the south, and 80[deg]30' W on the west, 
shall notify the Interference Office, National Radio Astronomy 
Observatory, P.O. Box 2, Green Bank, West Virginia 24944. Telephone: 
(304) 456-2011. The notification shall be in writing and set forth the 
particulars of the proposed station, including the geographical 
coordinates of the antenna, antenna height, antenna directivity if any, 
proposed frequency, type of emission and power. The notification shall 
be made prior to, or simultaneously with, the filing of the application 
with the Commission. After receipt of such applications, the FCC will 
allow a period of 20 days for comments or objections in response to the 
notifications indicated. If an objection to the proposed operation is 
received during the 20-day period from the National Radio Astronomy 
Observatory for itself, or on behalf of the Naval Radio Research 
Observatory, the FCC will consider all aspects of the problem and

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take whatever action is deemed appropriate.
    (2) Any applicant for a new permanent base or fixed station 
authorization to be located on the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, 
Mona, Vieques, and Culebra, or for a modification of an existing 
authorization which would change the frequency, power, antenna height, 
directivity, or location of a station on these islands and would 
increase the likelihood of the authorized facility causing 
interference, shall notify the Interference Office, Arecibo 
Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612, in writing or 
electronically, of the technical parameters of the proposal. Applicants 
may wish to consult interference guidelines, which will be provided by 
Cornell University. Applicants who choose to transmit information 
electronically should email to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89f9fbeaf3c9e7e8e0eaa7ecedfc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="651517061f250b040c064b000110">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>.
    (i) The notification to the Interference Office, Arecibo 
Observatory shall be made prior to, or simultaneously with, the filing 
of the application with the Commission. The notification shall state 
the geographical coordinates of the antenna (NAD-83 datum), antenna 
height above ground, ground elevation at the antenna, antenna 
directivity and gain, proposed frequency and FCC Rule Part, type of 
emission, and effective radiated power.
    (ii) After receipt of such applications, the Commission will allow 
the Arecibo Observatory a period of 20 days for comments or objections 
in response to the notification indicated. The applicant will be 
required to make reasonable efforts to resolve or mitigate any 
potential interference problem with the Arecibo Observatory and to file 
either an amendment to the application or a modification application, 
as appropriate. The Commission shall determine whether an applicant has 
satisfied its responsibility to make reasonable efforts to protect the 
Observatory from interference.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0188.
    Title: Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System, FCC Form 
380.
    Form Number: FCC Form 380.
    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 and Responses: 1,600 respondents; 1,600 
responses.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 0.166-0.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 333 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $162,000.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 154(i) 
and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained 
in 47 CFR 73.3550 provide that all requests for new or modified call 
signs be made via the on-line call sign reservation and authorization. 
The Commission uses an on-line system, FCC Form 380, for the electronic 
preparation and submission of requests for the reservation and 
authorization of new and modified call signs. Access to the call sign 
reservation and authorization system is made by broadcast licensees and 
permittees, or by persons acting on their behalf, via the internet's 
World Wide Web. This on-line, electronic call sign system enables users 
to determine the availability and licensing status of call signs; to 
request an initial, or change an existing, call sign; and to determine 
and submit more easily the appropriate fee, if any. Because all 
elements necessary to make a valid call sign reservation are 
encompassed within the on-line system, this system prevents users from 
filing defective or incomplete call sign requests. The electronic 
system also provides greater certitude, as a selected call sign is 
effectively reserved as soon as the user has submitted its call sign 
request. This electronic call sign reservation and authorization system 
has significantly improved service to all radio and television 
broadcast station licensees and permittees.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2026-22338 Filed 10-30-26; 8:45 am]
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