[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 4, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Page 58607]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-16220]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated 
Authority

September 26, 2006.
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, Public Law 104-13. An agency 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 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 December 4, 2006. 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: You may submit your Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments 
by e-mail or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send 
them to [email protected]. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to 
the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, 
Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection(s) send an e-mail to [email protected] or contact 
Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0565.
    Title: Section 76.944, Commission Review of Franchising Decisions 
on Rates for the Basic Service Tier and Associated Equipment.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 32.
    Estimated Time per Response: 20-30 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 816 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $3,200.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 76.944(b) provides that any 
participant at the franchising authority level in a ratemaking 
proceeding may file an appeal of the franchising authority's decision 
with the Commission within 30 days of release of the text of the 
franchising authority's decision as computed under Sec.  1.4(b) of this 
chapter. Appeals shall be served on the franchising authority or other 
authority that issued the rate decision. Where the state is the 
appropriate decision-making authority, the state shall forward a copy 
of the appeal to the appropriate local officials. Oppositions may be 
filed within 15 days after the appeal is filed, and must be served on 
the parties appealing the rate decision. Replies may be filed seven (7) 
days after the last day for oppositions and shall be served on the 
parties to the proceeding.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-16220 Filed 10-3-06; 8:45 am]
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