[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 62 (Thursday, March 31, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 17860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7515]


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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 22, 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 May 31, 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 the Internet at 
[email protected] and to the Federal Communications 
Commission via e-mail to [email protected].

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0550.
    Title: Local Franchising Authority Certification, Form FCC 328.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 20 respondents; 20 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Section 3 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition 
Act of 1992, 47 U.S.C. 543.
    Total Annual Burden: 10 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    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: On May 3, 1993, the Commission released a Report 
and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket No. 92-
266, FCC 93-177; In the Matter of Implementation of Sections of the 
Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; Rate 
Regulation. Among other things, the Report and Order implemented 
Section 3(a) of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and 
Competition Act of 1992 wherein a local franchise authority (``LFA'') 
must file with the Commission a written certification when it seeks to 
regulate basic service cable rates. Subsequently, the Commission 
developed FCC Form 328 to provide a standardized, simple form for LFAs 
to use when requesting certification.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0473.
    Title: Section 74.1251, Technical and Equipment Modifications.
    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: 100 respondents; 200 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hour.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; one-time 
reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Sections 154(i) and 325(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    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: 47 CFR 74.1251(b)(1) states that formal application 
on FCC Form 349 is required of all permittees and licensees for any of 
the following changes: Replacement of the transmitter as a whole, 
except replacement with a transmitter of identical power rating which 
has been certificated by the FCC for use by FM translator or FM booster 
stations, or any change which could result in the electrical 
characteristics or performance of the station. Upon the installation or 
modification of the transmitting equipment for which prior FCC 
authority is not required under the provisions of this paragraph, the 
licensee shall place in the station records a certification that the 
new installation complies in all respects with the technical 
requirements of this part and the terms of the station authorization.
    Section 74.1251(c) requires FM translator licensee to notify the 
FCC, in writing, of changes in the primary FM station being 
retransmitted.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2011-7515 Filed 3-30-11; 8:45 am]
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