[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 31, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 75495]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-32222]


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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Telecommunications and Information Administration


Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request; NTIA/FCC Web-
Coordination Collection

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites 
the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the 
proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction 
Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before March 1, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Diana Hynek, Departmental 
Paperwork Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Commerce, Room 6625, 
14th and Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the 
Internet at [email protected]).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or 
copies of the information collection instrument and instructions should 
be directed to: Michael Doolan, Electronics Engineer, Spectrum 
Engineering and Analysis Division, Office of Spectrum Management, 
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. 
Department of Commerce, Room 4099A, 14th and Constitution Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at [email protected]).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Abstract

    The National Telecommunications and Information Administration 
(NTIA) is developing a web-based system that will collect specific 
identification information (e.g., company name, location and projected 
range of the operation, etc.) from applicants seeking to operate in 
existing and planned radio frequency (RF) bands that are shared on a 
co-primary basis by federal and non-federal users. The proposed web-
based system will provide a means for non-federal applicants to rapidly 
determine the availability of RF spectrum in a specific location, or 
the need for detailed frequency coordination of a specific newly 
proposed assignment within the shared portions of the radio spectrum. 
The website will allow the non-federal applicant's proposed radio site 
information to be analyzed, and a real-time determination to be made as 
to whether there is a potential for interference to, or from, existing 
Federal government radio operations in the vicinity of the proposed 
site. This web-based coordination system will help expedite the 
coordination process for non-federal applicants while assuring 
protection of government data relating to national security. The 
information provided by non-federal applicants will also assure the 
protection of the applicant's station from radio frequency interference 
from future government operations.
    Non-federal applicants will be required to submit information 
regarding the physical characteristics of the proposed radio station 
and the proposed location of operation. This information is necessary 
for a determination of electromagnetic compatibility among radio 
stations in the frequency band to be made. The name and address of the 
proposed licensee of the station will also be required, as currently 
required by the Federal Communications Commission. All data requested 
by the website is currently required for the coordination of non-
federal radio stations in RF spectrum that is shared with the federal 
government.

II. Method of Collection

    The application and instructions for the application will reside on 
NTIA's website. Non-federal applicants will submit applications 
electronically through the website. NTIA responses will also be 
provided electronically to applicants.

III. Data

    OMB Number: None.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Type of Review: Regular submission.
    Affected Public: Business or other for-profit organizations, state 
or local government.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Burden Hours: 750.
    Estimated Total Annual Respondent Cost Burden: None.
    Legal Authority: 47 U.S.C. 902(b)(2)(L)(ii).

IV. Request for Comments

    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information will have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden 
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; 
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the 
collection of information on applicants, e.g., the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
    Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized or 
included in the request for OMB approval of this information 
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.

    Dated: December 24, 2003.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-32222 Filed 12-30-03; 8:45 am]
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