[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 122 (Tuesday, June 29, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 34238-34239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-13850]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0170; FRS 34751]


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 collection(s). 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 August 30, 
2021. 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 to 
[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: 3060-0170.
    Title: Section 73.1030, Notifications Concerning Interference to 
Radio Astronomy, Research and Receiving Installations.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 57 respondents; 57 responses.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 0.5 hours.

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    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Cost: $14,250.
    Total Annual Burden: 29 hours.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i) 
of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is need for 
confidentiality required with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained 
in 47 CFR 73.1030 state in order to minimize harmful interference at 
the National Radio Astronomy Observatory site located at Green, 
Pocahontas County, West Virginia, and at the Naval Radio Research 
Observatory at Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia, a licensee 
proposing to operate a short-term broadcast auxiliary station pursuant 
to Sec.  74.24, and any applicant for authority to construct a new 
broadcast station, or for authority to make changes in the frequency, 
power, antenna height, or antenna directivity of an existing station 
within the area bounded by 39[deg]15' N on the north, 78[deg]30' W on 
the east, 37[deg]30' N on the south, and 80[deg]30' W on the west, 
shall notify the Interference Office, National Radio Astronomy 
Observatory, P.O. Box 2, Green Bank, West Virginia 24944. Telephone: 
(304) 456-2011. The notification shall be in writing and set forth the 
particulars of the proposed station, including the geographical 
coordinates of the antenna, antenna height, antenna directivity if any, 
proposed frequency, type of emission and power. The notification shall 
be made prior to, or simultaneously with, the filing of the application 
with the Commission. After receipt of such applications, the FCC will 
allow a period of 20 days for comments or objections in response to the 
notifications indicated. If an objection to the proposed operation is 
received during the 20-day period from the National Radio Astronomy 
Observatory for itself, or on behalf of the Naval Radio Research 
Observatory, the FCC will consider all aspects of the problem and take 
whatever action is deemed appropriate.
    (2) Any applicant for a new permanent base or fixed station 
authorization to be located on the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, 
Mona, Vieques, and Culebra, or for a modification of an existing 
authorization which would change the frequency, power, antenna height, 
directivity, or location of a station on these islands and would 
increase the likelihood of the authorized facility causing 
interference, shall notify the Interference Office, Arecibo 
Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612, in writing or 
electronically, of the technical parameters of the proposal. Applicants 
may wish to consult interference guidelines, which will be provided by 
Cornell University. Applicants who choose to transmit information 
electronically should email to: [email protected].
    (i) The notification to the Interference Office, Arecibo 
Observatory shall be made prior to, or simultaneously with, the filing 
of the application with the Commission. The notification shall state 
the geographical coordinates of the antenna (NAD-83 datum), antenna 
height above ground, ground elevation at the antenna, antenna 
directivity and gain, proposed frequency and FCC Rule Part, type of 
emission, and effective radiated power.
    (ii) After receipt of such applications, the Commission will allow 
the Arecibo Observatory a period of 20 days for comments or objections 
in response to the notification indicated. The applicant will be 
required to make reasonable efforts to resolve or mitigate any 
potential interference problem with the Arecibo Observatory and to file 
either an amendment to the application or a modification application, 
as appropriate. The Commission shall determine whether an applicant has 
satisfied its responsibility to make reasonable efforts to protect the 
Observatory from interference.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-13850 Filed 6-28-21; 8:45 am]
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