[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 2114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-376]


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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

January 5, 2011.
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 March 14, 2011. 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 e-mail to 
[email protected] and to the Federal Communications 
Commission via e-mail to [email protected] and [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact 
Cathy Williams on (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0236.
    Title: Sections 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 and Responses: 50 respondents; 150 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i) 
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 300 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: 300,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted on September 9, 2004, the 
Report and Order (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. The following rule sections which contain 
information requirements were adopted:
    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.

Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director, 
Federal Communications Commission.
[FR Doc. 2011-376 Filed 1-11-11; 8:45 am]
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