[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 93 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 29859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11335]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1184]


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 burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) 
invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this 
opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 
Comments are requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 
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 ways to further reduce the 
information collection burden on 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 PRA that does not display a valid OMB 
control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 12, 
2016. 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: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1184.
    Title: Sections 1.946(d), 27.10(d), 27.12, 27.14 and 27.17, Service 
Rules for the Advanced Wireless Services H Block--Implementing Section 
6401 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 
Related to the 1915-1920 MHz and 1995-2000 MHz Bands--R&O, FCC 13-88.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, and not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 1 respondent; 176 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Fourth and tenth year from the year the 
respondent obtained each license and on occasion reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for these collections are contained in 15 U.S.C. 79 
et seq.; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 155, 157, 225, 227, 303(r), 
309, 310, 1404, and 1451.
    Total Annual Burden: 88 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Privacy 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 will submit this information 
collection to the Office of Management and Budget for a three-year 
extension of OMB Control Number 3060-1184. Part 27 rule sections 
require respondents to report or disclose information to the Commission 
or third parties, respectively, and to maintain records. These 
requirements are necessary for the Commission staff to carry out its 
duties to determine technical, legal and other qualifications of 
applicants to operate and remain licensed to operate a station(s) for 
Personal Communications Services (PCS). In addition, the information is 
used to determine whether the public interest, convenience, and 
necessity are being served as required by 47 U.S.C. 309 and to ensure 
that applicants and licenses comply with ownership and transfer 
restrictions imposed by 47 U.S.C. 310. Without this information, the 
Commission would not be able to carry out its statutory 
responsibilities. The Commission is submitting this rulemaking for the 
Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) H Block to make available ten 
megahertz of spectrum for flexile use, extending the current PCS band. 
The rule allows the implementation of the Congressional directive in 
the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act) 
to grant licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz (Lower H Block) and 1995-2000 
MHz (Upper H Block) bands. The mandatory requirements will continue 
with this PRA collection, and there is no change in the third party 
disclosure requirements.

Federal Communications Commission.
Gloria J. Miles,
Federal Register Liaison Officer. Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-11335 Filed 5-12-16; 8:45 am]
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