[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 239 (Thursday, December 11, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75433-75434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-29369]


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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

December 3, 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

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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 February 
9, 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 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: 3060-0017.
    Title: Application for a Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster 
Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 347.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 300.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 hours
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
Section 154(i), 307, 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 450 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $36,000.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The FCC Form 347 is used by licensees/permittees of 
low power television, TV translator or TV booster stations to apply for 
a station license. Data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the 
station has been built in the outstanding construction permit. Data 
from Form 347 is also included in any subsequent license to operate the 
station.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0627.
    Title: Application for AM Broadcast Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 302-AM.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not for profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 380.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4-20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: 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.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $10,075,600.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: Licenses and permittees of AM broadcast stations 
are required to file FCC Form 302-AM to obtain a new or modified 
station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in 
the licensed facilities of these stations. Additionally, when changes 
are made to an AM station that alter the resistance of the antenna 
system, a licensee must initiate a determination of the operating power 
by the direct method. The results of this are reported to the 
Commission using the FCC 302-AM. On October 22, 1998, the Commission 
adopted a Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43 and 94-149. Among 
other things, this Report and Order substantially revised the FCC Form 
302-AM to facilitate electronic filing by replacing narrative exhibits 
with the use of certifications and an engineering technical box. The 
Commission also removed and narrowed overly burdensome questions. The 
FCC Form 302-AM will be supplemented with detailed instructions to 
explain processing standards and rule interpretations to help ensure 
that applicants certify accurately. These changes will reduce applicant 
filing burdens in the preparation and submission of exhibits in support 
of applications. In addition, these changes will streamline the 
Commission's processing of FCC 302-AM applications. The Commission has 
also adopted a formal program of pre- and post-application grant random 
audits to preserve the integrity of our streamlined application 
process. The data is used by FCC staff to confirm that the station has 
been built to the terms specified in the outstanding construction 
permit, and to update FCC station files. Data is then extracted from 
FCC 302-AM for inclusion in the subsequent license to operate the 
station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-29369 Filed 12-10-08; 8:45 am]
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