[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 211 (Wednesday, November 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64273-64274]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-18047]


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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

October 20, 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 January 2, 2007. 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,

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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: 3060-1038.
    Title: Digital Television Transition Information Questionnaires.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 844.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4 to 24 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 4,823 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $251,400.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: In the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Congress 
directed that every broadcaster be given a second channel for digital 
operations. Subsequently, the Digital Television Transition and Public 
Safety Act of 2005 established February 17, 2009 as the date certain 
for the end of analog broadcasts by television licensees. At the end of 
the transition, broadcasters' analog channels will be returned to the 
government and the broadcast spectrum will contract from channels 2-69 
to channels 2-51. This 108 MHz of spectrum (channels 52-69) can then be 
used by advanced wireless services and public safety authorities. There 
are several key building blocks to a successful transition. First, 
content--consumers must perceive something significantly different than 
what they have in analog. Second, distribution--the content must be 
delivered to consumers in a simple and convenient way. Third, 
equipment--equipment must be capable, affordable and consumer-friendly. 
And fourth, education--consumers must be educated about what digital 
television is, and what it can do for them. These information requests 
are designed to gather data in these key areas.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E6-18047 Filed 10-31-06; 8:45 am]
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