Notices. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
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BILLING CODE 6712-01-S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested September 1, 2010. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501 - 3520. 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;
(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, and
(e)ways to further reduce the information collection burden for 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 control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)that does not display a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act
(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before November 8, 2010. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via fax at 202-395-5167 or via email to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to the Federal Communications Commission via email to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams on
(202)418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0932. Title: Application for Authority to Make Changes in a Class A TV Broadcast Station, FCC Form 301-CA. Form Number: FCC 301-CA. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents and 400 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 7 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Total annual burden: 2,800 hours. Total annual costs: $2,799,200. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Sections 154(i), 307, 308, 309 and 319 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended and the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is not required for this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The FCC 301-CA is to be used in all cases by a Class A television station licensees seeking to make changes in the authorized facilities of such station. The FCC 301-CA requires applicants to certify compliance with certain statutory and regulatory requirements. Detailed instructions provide additional information regarding Commission rules and policies. Class A applicants are also subject to third party disclosure requirement of Section 73.3580 which requires local public notice in a newspaper of general circulation of the filing of all applications for major changes in facilities. This notice must be completed within 30 days of the tendering of the application. This notice must be published at least twice a week for two consecutive weeks in a three-week period. A copy of this notice must be placed in the public inspection file along with the application. The FCC 301-CA is designed to track the standards and criteria which the Commission applies to determine compliance and to increase the reliability of applicant certifications. They are not intended to be a substitute for familiarity with the Communications Act and the Commission's regulations, policies, and precedent. Federal Communications Commission. **Marlene H. Dortch,** Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2010-22428 Filed 9-8-10; 8:45 am]
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