Notices. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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BILLING CODE 6705-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested June 2, 2008. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, 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. Pursuant to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information 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 July 10, 2008. 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 Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via Internet at *Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov* or via fax at

(202)395-5167 and to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC, or via Internet at *Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov* and/or *PRA@fcc.gov* . Include in the e-mails the OMB control number of the collection as shown in the “Supplementary Information” section below or, if there is no OMB control number, the Title as shown in the “Supplementary Information” section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at 202-418-2918, via the Internet at C *athy.Williams@fcc.gov* , and/or *PRA@fcc.gov* . To view a copy of this information collection request

(ICR)submitted to OMB:

(1)Go to the Web page *http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain* ,

(2)look for the section of the Web page called “Currently Under Review,”

(3)click on the downward-pointing arrow in the “Select Agency” box below the “Currently Under Review” heading,

(4)select “Federal Communications Commission” from the list of agencies presented in the “Select Agency” box,

(5)click the “Submit” button to the right of the “Select Agency” box,

(6)when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of the ICR you want to review (or its Title if there is no OMB control number) and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0787. *Title:* Implementation of the Subscriber Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Policies and Rules Concerning Unauthorized Changes of Consumers' Long Distance Carriers, CC Docket No. 94-129, FCC 07-223. *Form Number:* Not applicable. *Type of Review:* Revision of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Individuals or household; Business or other for-profit; State, Local or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents and Responses:* 6,454 respondents; 25,041 responses. *Estimated Time per Response:* 0.50 to 10 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion and biennial reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 105,901 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $51,285,000. *Obligation To Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefit. The statutory authority for the information collection requirements is found at Sec. 258 [47 U.S.C. 258] Illegal Changes in Subscriber Carrier Selections, Public Law 104-104, 110 Stat. 56. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* Confidentiality is an issue to the extent that individuals' and households' information is contained in the OSCAR and CCMS databases, which is covered under the Commission's system of records notice (SORN), FCC/CGB-1, “Informal Complaints and Inquiries.” *Privacy Impact Assessment:* Yes. The Privacy Impact Assessment was completed on June 28, 2007. It may be reviewed at: *http://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy_Impact_Assessment.html* . *Needs and Uses:* Section 258 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 directed the Commission to prescribe rules to prevent the unauthorized change by telecommunications carriers of consumers' selections of telecommunications service providers (slamming). On March 17, 2003, the FCC released the *Third Order on Reconsideration and Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking* , CC Docket No. 94-129, FCC 03-42 ( *Third Order on Reconsideration* ), in which the Commission revised and clarified certain rules to implement section 258 of the 1996 Act. On May 23, 2003, the Commission released an *Order* (CC Docket No. 94-129, FCC 03-116) clarifying certain aspects of the *Third Order on Reconsideration* . On January 9, 2008, the Commission released the *Fourth Report and Order* , CC Docket No. 94-129, FCC 07-223, revising its requirements concerning verification of a consumer's intent to switch carriers. The *Fourth Report and Order* modifies the information collection requirements contained in 64.1120(c)(3)(iii) to provide for verifications to elicit “confirmation that the person on the call understands that a carrier change, not an upgrade to existing service, bill consolidation, or any other misleading description of the transaction, is being authorized.” Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8-13010 Filed 6-9-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC to Hold Public Hearing and Open Commission Meeting Thursday, June 12, 2008. The Federal Communications Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Early Termination Fees, WT Docket No. 05-194 and related issues, on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. The Sunshine period will not apply to this matter since the Commission is not considering an item. The Public Hearing will be immediately followed by an Open Meeting, subject to our Sunshine rules, 47 CFR 1.1203, on the subjects listed below. Item No. Bureau Subject 1 Consumer & Governmental Affairs *Title:* Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (CG Docket No. 02-278. *Summary:* The Commission will consider a Report and Order concerning the current 5-year registration period for Do-Not-Call Registry. 2 Consumer & Governmental Affairs *Title:* Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123). *Summary:* The commission will consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking comment on issues concerning the provision of Speech-to-Speech, a form of Telecommunications Relay Service. 3 Consumer & Governmental Affairs *Title:* Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities (CG Docket No. 03-123 and WC Docket No. 05-196). *Summary:* The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Concerning a Ten-Digit Numbering :Plan for Internet-Based TRS. 4 Wireless Telecommunications *Title:* Skype Communications S.A.R.L. Petition to Confirm a Consumer's Right to Use Internet Communications Software and Attach Devices to Wireless Networks (RM-11361). *Summary:* The Commission will consider an Order that would address the Skype Communications S.A.R.L. Petition to Confirm a Consumer's Right to Use Internet Communications Software and Attach Devices to Wireless Networks. The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: *fcc504@fcc.gov* or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (tty). Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, Office of Media Relations,

(202)418-0500; TTY 1-888-835-5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC's Audio/Video Events Web page at *http://www.fcc.gov/realaudio.* For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call

(703)993-3100 or go to *http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.* Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC's duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc.

(202)488-5300; Fax

(202)488-5563; TTY

(202)488-5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by e-mail at *FCC@BCPIWEB.com.* Dated: June 5, 2008. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 08-1343 Filed 6-6-08; 12:33pm]

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