[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 55 (Thursday, March 20, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14987-14988]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-5770]


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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, Comments Requested

March 13, 2008.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to (PRA) of 
1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control 
number. Subject to the PRA, no person shall be subject to any penalty 
for failing to comply with a collection of information 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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 19, 
2008. 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 all PRA comments by e-mail or U.S. post 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), contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918 or 
send an e-mail to [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0236.
    Title: Section 74.703, Interference.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, Not-for-profit 
institutions, State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Section 154(i) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 420 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $252,000.
    Confidentiality: No need for confidentiality required.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 74.703(f) states that a licensee of 
a digital low power TV (LPTV) or TV translator station operating on a 
channel from 52-69 is required to eliminate at its expense any 
condition of interference caused to the operation of or services 
provided by existing and future commercial or public safety wireless 
licensees in the 700 MHz bands. The offending digital LPTV or 
translator station must cease operations immediately upon notification 
by any primary wireless licensee, once it has been established that the 
digital low power TV or translator station is causing the interference.
    47 CFR Section 74.703(g) states that an existing or future wireless 
licensee in the 700 MHz bands may notify (certified mail, return 
receipt requested), a digital low power TV or TV translator operating 
on the same channel or first adjacent channel of its intention to 
initiate or change wireless operations and the likelihood of 
interference from the low power TV or translator station within its 
licensed geographic service area. The notice should describe the 
facilities, associated service area and operations of the wireless 
licensee with sufficient detail to permit an evaluation of the 
likelihood of interference. Upon receipt of such notice, the digital 
LPTV or TV translator licensee must cease operation within 120 days 
unless: (1) It obtains the agreement of the wireless licensee to 
continue operations; (2) the commencement or modification of wireless 
service is delayed beyond that period (in which case the period will be 
extended); or (3) the Commission stays the effect of the interference 
notification, upon request.
    47 CFR 74.703(h) requires in each instance where suspension of 
operation is required, the licensee shall submit a full report to the 
FCC in Washington, DC, after operation is resumed, containing details 
of the nature of the interference, the source of the interfering 
signals, and the remedial steps taken to eliminate the interference. 
(The Commission renumbered 47 CFR 74.703(f) to 47 CFR Section 74.703(h) 
with the R&O, In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the 
Commission's Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television, 
Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations and to Amend 
Rules for Digital Class A Television Stations, MB Docket No. 03-185, 
FCC 04-220.
    47 CFR Section 74.703(g) states that an existing or future wireless 
licensee in the 700 MHz bands may notify (certified mail, return 
receipt requested), a digital

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low power TV or TV translator operating on the same channel or first 
adjacent channel of its intention to initiate or change wireless 
operations and the likelihood of interference from the low power TV or 
translator station within its licensed geographic service area. The 
notice should describe the facilities, associated service area and 
operations of the wireless licensee with sufficient detail to permit an 
evaluation of the likelihood of interference. Upon receipt of such 
notice, the digital LPTV or TV translator licensee must cease operation 
within 120 days unless: (1) It obtains the agreement of the wireless 
licensee to continue operations; (2) the commencement or modification 
of wireless service is delayed beyond that period (in which case the 
period will be extended); or (3) the Commission stays the effect of the 
interference notification, upon request.
    47 CFR 74.703(h) requires in each instance where suspension of 
operation is required, the licensee shall submit a full report to the 
FCC in Washington, DC, after operation is resumed, containing details 
of the nature of the interference, the source of the interfering 
signals, and the remedial steps taken to eliminate the interference.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-5770 Filed 3-19-08; 8:45 am]
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