[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 231 (Monday, December 3, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 67933-67934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-23259]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for 
Review to the Office of Management and Budget

November 21, 2007.
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 (PRA) 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, 2008. 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, (202) 395-5887, or via fax at 202-395-5167 or 
via Internet at [email protected] and to [email protected], Federal Communications Commission, Room 10-B441, 445 
12th Street, SW., DC 20554 or an e-mail to [email protected]. If you would 
like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may 
do so by visiting the OMB ROCIS Web site at: http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0800.
    Title: FCC Application for Assignment of Authorization or Transfer 
of Control: WTB and PSHSB.
    Form No.: FCC Form 603.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for-
profit, not-for profit institutions, and state, local or tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents: 32,751 respondents; 32,751 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .5-1.75 hours (average).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and 
recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Mandatory.
    Total Annual Burden: 36,846 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $3,111,295.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents may request 
materials or information to the Commission be withheld from public 
inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules. Information on 
the FCC Form 603 is maintained in the Commission's system of records, 
FCC/WTB-1, ``Wireless Services Licensing Records.'' These licensee 
records are publicly available and routinely used in accordance with 
subsection b. of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a(b), as amended.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information 
collection to the OMB as a revision during this comment period to 
obtain the full three-year clearance from them. There is a change in 
the number of respondents/responses, the burden hours and annual costs. 
The FCC adopted and released a Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, WT 
Docket No. 06-150, which changed Schedule B on the FCC Form 603. The 
Commission added an additional option for coverage requirements on 
Schedule B due to upcoming Auction 73 of the 700 MHz band licenses 
which is scheduled for January 16, 2008. The Commission also increased 
the number of respondents/responses by 200 and thus the burden hours 
and annual costs.


    OMB Control Number: 3060-1058.
    Title: FCC Application or Notification for Spectrum Leasing 
Arrangement or Private Commons Arrangement: WTB and PSHSB.
    Form No.: FCC Form 608.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for profit 
institutions, and state, local or tribal government.

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    Number of Respondents: 1,623 respondents; 1,623 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours attorney; 1 hour clerical.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and 
recordkeeping requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 8,115 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $1,334,106.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents may request 
materials or information to the Commission be withheld from public 
inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information 
collection to the OMB as a revision during this comment period to 
obtain the full three-year clearance from them. There is a change in 
the number of respondents/responses, the burden hours and annual costs.
    The FCC adopted and released a Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, 
WT Docket No. 06-150, which requires additional new respondents to 
complete the FCC Form 608. The Commission has not changed the FCC Form 
608. However, this form is used in the upcoming Auction 73 of the 700 
MHz band licenses which is scheduled for January 16, 2008.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-1092.
    Title: Interim Procedures for Filing Applications Seeking Approval 
for Designated Entity (DE) Events and Annual Reports.
    Form Nos.: FCC Forms 609-T and 611-T.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for profit 
institutions, and state, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,100 respondents; 2,750 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4-7 hours (average).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 7,288 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $1,494,625.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents may request 
materials or information to the Commission be withheld from public 
inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information 
collection to the OMB as a revision during this comment period to 
obtain the full three-year clearance from them. There is a change in 
the number of respondents/responses, the burden hours and annual costs. 
The FCC adopted and released a Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, WT 
Docket No. 06-150, which changed Schedule B on the FCC Form 603. There 
is a change in the number of respondents/responses, the burden hours 
and annual costs due to an increase in additional respondents.
    The FCC adopted and released a Second Report and Order, FCC 07-132, 
WT Docket No. 06-150, which requires additional new respondents to 
complete the FCC Forms 609-T and 611-T. The Commission has not revised 
these forms. However, this form is used in the upcoming Auction 73 of 
the 700 MHz band licenses which is scheduled for January 16, 2008.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E7-23259 Filed 11-30-07; 8:45 am]
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