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Code · REGISTER · 2020-07-08 · Federal Communications Commission · Rules and Regulations

Rules and Regulations. Notice and request for comments

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BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-0161 and OMB 3060-0685; FRS 16909] Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (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.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before September 8, 2020. 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 contacts below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email *PRA@fcc.gov* and to *Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.* FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about 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. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the FCC 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. *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0161. *Title:* Section 73.61, AM Directional Antenna Field Strength Measurements. *Form Number:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business and other for-profit entities. *Number of Respondents and Responses:* 2,268 respondents and 2,268 responses. *Estimated Time per Response:* 4-50 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Recordkeeping requirement. *Total Annual Burden:* 36,020 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* None. *Obligation to Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 154(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. *Privacy Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Needs and Uses:* The information collection requirements contained in *47 CFR 73.61* require that each AM station using directional antennas to make field strength measurement as often as necessary to ensure proper directional antenna system operation. Stations not having approved sampling systems make field strength measurements every three months. Stations with approved sampling systems must take field strength measurements as often as necessary. Also, all AM stations using directional signals must take partial proofs of performance as often as necessary. The FCC staff used the data in field inspections/investigations. AM licensees with directional antennas use the data to ensure that adequate interference protection is maintained between stations and to ensure proper operation of antennas. *OMB Control Number:* 3060-0685. *Title:* Updating Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Services and Equipment, FCC Form 1210; Annual Updating of Maximum Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services, FCC Form 1240. *Form Number:* FCC Form 1210 and FCC Form 1240. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Business or other for-profit entities; State, Local or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents and Responses:* 3,400 respondents; 5,350 responses. *Estimated Time per Response:* 1 hour to 15 hours. *Frequency of Response:* Annual reporting requirement; Quarterly reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. *Obligation To Respond:* Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 4(i) and 623 of Communications Act of 1934, as amended. *Total Annual Burden:* 44,800 hours. *Total Annual Cost:* $3,196,875. *Privacy Act Impact Assessment:* No impact(s). *Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:* There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. *Needs and Uses:* Cable operators use FCC Form 1210 to file for adjustments in maximum permitted rates for regulated services to reflect external costs. Regulated cable operators submit this form to local franchising authorities. FCC Form 1240 is filed by cable operators seeking to adjust maximum permitted rates for regulated cable services to reflect changes in external costs. Cable operators submit Form 1240 to their respective local franchising authorities (“LFAs”) to justify rates for the basic service tier and related equipment or with the Commission (in situations where the Commission has assumed jurisdiction). Federal Communications Commission. Cecilia Sigmund, Federal Register Liaison Officer Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020-14698 Filed 7-7-20; 8:45 am]
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