[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 172 (Thursday, September 7, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Page 42343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-18906]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0565]


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 of 1995 (PRA), 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 Office of Management and Budget 
(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 comments should be submitted on or before November 6, 
2017. 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 contacts 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: As part of its continuing effort to reduce 
paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501-3520, the 
FCC 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.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0565.
    Title: Section 76.944, Commission Review of Franchising Authority 
Decisions on Rates for the Basic Service Tier and Associated Equipment.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 32 respondents; 32 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2-30 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefits. The statutory 
authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 
4(i) and 623 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Total Annual Burden: 816 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $4,800.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained 
in 47 CFR 76.944(b) provide that any participant at the franchising 
authority level in a ratemaking proceeding may file an appeal of the 
franchising authority's decision with the Commission within 30 days of 
release of the text of the franchising authority's decision as computed 
under Sec.  1.4(b) of this chapter. Appeals shall be served on the 
franchising authority or other authority that issued the rate decision. 
Where the state is the appropriate decision-making authority, the state 
shall forward a copy of the appeal to the appropriate local 
official(s). Oppositions may be filed within 15 days after the appeal 
is filed, and must be served on the parties appealing the rate 
decision. Replies may be filed seven (7) days after the last day for 
oppositions and shall be served on the parties to the proceeding.

Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-18906 Filed 9-6-17; 8:45 am]
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