[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 174 (Thursday, September 9, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 54877]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-22428]


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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

September 1, 2010.
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, 44 U.S.C. 3501 - 3520. 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; (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, and (e) 
ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small 
business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
    The FCC 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 currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before November 8, 2010. 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, via fax at 202-395-5167 or via email to 
[email protected] and to the Federal Communications 
Commission via email to [email protected] and [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams on (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0932.
    Title: Application for Authority to Make Changes in a Class A TV 
Broadcast Station, FCC Form 301-CA.
    Form Number: FCC 301-CA.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 400 respondents and 400 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 7 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; 
Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure requirement.
    Total annual burden: 2,800 hours.
    Total annual costs: $2,799,200.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
Sections 154(i), 307, 308, 309 and 319 of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended and the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is not 
required for this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The FCC 301-CA is to be used in all cases by a 
Class A television station licensees seeking to make changes in the 
authorized facilities of such station. The FCC 301-CA requires 
applicants to certify compliance with certain statutory and regulatory 
requirements. Detailed instructions provide additional information 
regarding Commission rules and policies.
    Class A applicants are also subject to third party disclosure 
requirement of Section 73.3580 which requires local public notice in a 
newspaper of general circulation of the filing of all applications for 
major changes in facilities. This notice must be completed within 30 
days of the tendering of the application. This notice must be published 
at least twice a week for two consecutive weeks in a three-week period. 
A copy of this notice must be placed in the public inspection file 
along with the application.
    The FCC 301-CA is designed to track the standards and criteria 
which the Commission applies to determine compliance and to increase 
the reliability of applicant certifications. They are not intended to 
be a substitute for familiarity with the Communications Act and the 
Commission's regulations, policies, and precedent.


Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary,
Office of the Secretary,
Office of Managing Director.

[FR Doc. 2010-22428 Filed 9-8-10; 8:45 am]
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