[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8255-8256]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-3320]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 take this opportunity 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; (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 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 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 (PRA) that does 
not display a valid OMB control number.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before April 16, 2012. 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: Submit your PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget, via fax at 202-395-5167 or via Internet at 
[email protected] and to Judith B. Herman, Federal 
Communications Commission, via the Internet at [email protected]. 
To submit your PRA comments by email send them to: [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing 
Director, (202) 418-0214.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0202.
    Title: Section 87.37, Developmental License.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 10 respondents; 10 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 8 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. Sections 151, 303(g) and 307(e) of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 80 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking OMB approval for an 
extension of this expiring information collection in order to obtain 
the full three year approval from them. There are no changes in the 
reporting requirements. There are no changes to the Commission's 
previous burden estimates.
    Section 87.37 requires that a report, which shall include 
comprehensive and detailed information on:
    (a) The results of the operation to date;
    (b) Analysis of the results obtained;
    (c) Copies of any published reports;
    (d) Need for continuation of the program; and
    (e) Number of hours of operation on each authorized frequency 
during the term of the license to the date of the report, on the 
results of a developmental program shall be filed with and made a part 
of each application for renewal of authorization.
    This showing must be signed by the applicant. In cases where no 
renewal is

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requested, such report shall be filed within 60 days of the expiration 
of such authorization. Matters which the applicant does not wish to 
disclose publicly may be so labeled, and not be publicly disclosed 
without permission of the applicant. The data is required to determine 
whether such developmental authorizations should be renewed and/or 
whether rulemaking proceedings should be initiated to provide generally 
for such operations in the Aviation Service.
    The information is used by the Commission to determine the merits 
of the program for which a developmental authorization was granted. If 
such information was not collected, the value of developmental programs 
in the Aviation Service would be severely limited. The Commission would 
have little, if any information available regarding the advantages and 
disadvantages of the subject developmental operations, and therefore, 
would be handicapped in determining whether developmental 
authorizations should be renewed or a rulemaking proceeding initiated 
to accommodate new operations in this radio service.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0222.
    Title: Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 500 respondents; 500 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 12 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. Sections 151-155, 301-609 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 100 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: Yes.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking OMB approval for an 
extension of this expiring information collection in order to obtain 
the full three year approval from them. There are no changes in the 
third party disclosure requirement. There are no changes to the 
Commission's previous burden estimates.
    The third party disclosure requirement contained in 47 CFR section 
97.213 consists of posting a photocopy of the amateur station license, 
a label with the name, address and telephone number of the station 
licensee, and the name of at least one authorized control operator in a 
conspicuous place at the station location. This requirement is 
necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful interference problems 
can be identified and to ensure that the station is operating in 
accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    The information is used by FCC personnel during inspections and 
investigations to assure that remotely controlled amateur radio 
stations are licensed in accordance with applicable rules, statutes and 
treaties. In the absence of this third party disclosure requirement 
(posting requirement), field inspections and investigations related to 
harmful interference could be severely hampered and needlessly 
prolonged due to inability to quickly obtain vital information about a 
remotely controlled station.

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