[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 216 (Thursday, November 6, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66044-66046]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26491]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

October 29, 2008.
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following 
information collection(s). 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. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB 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 OMB control 
number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 5, 
2009. 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

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advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments by e-mail to [email protected]. Include in 
the e-mail the OMB control number of the collection or, if there is no 
OMB control number, the Title shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 
section below. If you are unable to submit your comments by e-mail 
contact the person listed below to make alternate arrangements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection(s) contact Cathy Williams, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Washington, DC or via Internet at [email protected] or on (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0027.
    Title: Application for Construction Permit for a Commercial 
Broadcast Station.
    Form Number: FCC Form 301.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents/Responses: 4,353.
    Estimated Time per Response: 3-6 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 15,690 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $53,191,602.
    Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this information collection.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On December 18, 2007, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the 
``Order'') in MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM Docket 
Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217. The Order adopts rule changes 
designed to expand opportunities for participation in the broadcasting 
industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and 
women-owned businesses. Consistent with actions taken by the Commission 
in the Order, the following changes are made to Form 301: The 
instructions to Form 301 have been revised to incorporate a definition 
of ``eligible entity,'' which will apply to the Commission's existing 
Equity Debt Plus (``EDP'') standard, one of the standards used to 
determine whether interests are attributable. Section II of the form 
includes a new question asking applicants to indicate whether the 
applicant is claiming ``eligible entity'' status. The instructions have 
been revised to assist applicants with completing the new question.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0110.
    Title: Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 303-S.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents/Responses: 3,737.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.25-12.08 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; 8-year reporting 
requirement; Third party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 8,405 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $ 2,069,554.
    Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
154(i), 303, 307 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 
and section 204 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this information collection.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On December 18, 2007, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the 
``Order'') in MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM Docket 
Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217. The Order adopts rule changes 
designed to expand opportunities for participation in the broadcasting 
industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and 
women-owned businesses. Consistent with actions taken by the Commission 
in the Order, the following changes are made to Form 303-S: The 
instructions to Form 303-S have been revised to incorporate a 
definition of ``eligible entity,'' which will apply to the Commission's 
existing Equity Debt Plus (``EDP'') standard, one of the standards used 
to determine whether interests are attributable. Section II of the form 
includes a new certification concerning compliance with the 
Commission's rule against discrimination in advertising sales 
agreements. The instructions for Sections II have been revised to 
include a new description of the certification.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0031.
    Title: Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast Station 
Construction Permit or License, FCC Form 314; Application for Consent 
to Transfer Control of Entity Holding Broadcast Station Construction 
Permit or License, FCC Form 315; Section 73.3580, Local Public Notice 
of Filing of Broadcast Applications.
    Form Number: FCC Forms 314 and 315.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 4,820.
    Number of Responses: 12,520.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1-6 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 21,460 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $36,066,450.
    Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this information collection.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On December 18, 2007, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the 
``Order'') in MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM Docket 
Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217. The Order adopts rule changes 
designed to expand opportunities for participation in the broadcasting 
industry by new entrants and small businesses, including minority- and 
women-owned businesses. Consistent with actions taken by the Commission 
in the Order, the following changes are made to Forms 314 and 315: The 
instructions to Form 314 have been revised to incorporate a definition 
of ``eligible entity,'' which will apply to the Commission's existing 
Equity Debt Plus (``EDP'') standard, one of the standards used to 
determine whether interests are attributable. Section II of the form 
includes a new certification concerning compliance with the 
Commission's anti-discrimination rules. Section III of the form 
includes a new question asking

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applicants to indicate whether the applicant is claiming ``eligible 
entity'' status. Section III also contains a new question asking 
applicants to indicate whether the proposed transaction involves the 
assignment of a radio station license that is part of a non-compliant, 
grandfathered cluster of radio licenses, and whether any licenses will 
be divested within 12 months of consummation of the transaction and 
assigned to an eligible entity. The instructions for sections II and 
III have been revised to assist applicants with completing the new 
questions.
    The instructions to Form 315 have been revised to incorporate a 
definition of ``eligible entity,'' which will apply to the Commission's 
existing Equity Debt Plus (``EDP'') standard, one of the standards used 
to determine whether interests are attributable. Section II of the form 
includes a new certification concerning compliance with the 
Commission's anti-discrimination rules. Section IV of the form includes 
a new question asking applicants to indicate whether the applicant is 
claiming ``eligible entity'' status. Section IV also contains a new 
question asking applicants to indicate whether the proposed transaction 
involves the assignment of a radio station license that is part of a 
non-compliant, grandfathered cluster of radio licenses, and whether any 
licenses will be divested within 12 months of consummation of the 
transaction and assigned to an eligible entity. The instructions for 
sections II and IV have been revised to assist applicants with 
completing the new questions.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0075.
    Title: Application for Transfer of Control of a Corporate Licensee 
or Permittee, or Assignment of License or Permit for an FM or TV 
Translator Station, or a Low Power Television Station--FCC Form 345.
    Form Number: FCC Form 345.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Number of Responses: 2,000.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes to 1.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,792 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,598,625.
    Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
154(i) and 310 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this information collection.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On December 18, 2007, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the 
``Order'') in MB Docket Nos. 07-294; 06-121; 02-277; 04-228, MM Docket 
Nos. 01-235; 01-317; 00-244; FCC 07-217. Consistent with actions taken 
by the Commission in the Order, the following changes are made to Form 
345: Section II of Form 345 includes a new certification concerning 
compliance with the Commission's anti-discrimination rules and the 
instructions for section II have been revised to assist applicants with 
completing the new question. The instructions in section III have also 
been revised to incorporate a definition of ``eligible entity,'' which 
will apply to the Commission's existing Equity Debt Plus (``EDP'') 
standard, one of the standards used to determine whether interests are 
attributable.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-26491 Filed 11-5-08; 8:45 am]
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