[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 200 (Thursday, October 15, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 65402]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22823]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0120; FRS 17132]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission

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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 
14, 2020. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0120.
    Title: Broadcast EEO Program Model, FCC Form 396-A.
    Form Number: FCC-396-A.
    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: 5,000 respondents, 5,000 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain benefits. The statutory 
authority for this collection of information is contained in Section 
154(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
    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 Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 
Model Report, FCC Form 396-A, is filed in conjunction with applicants 
seeking authority to construct a new broadcast station, to obtain 
assignment of construction permit or license and/or seeking authority 
to acquire control of an entity holding construction permit or license. 
This program is designed to assist the applicant in establishing an 
effective EEO program for its stations.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-22823 Filed 10-14-20; 8:45 am]
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