[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 44 (Monday, March 7, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12702-12703]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04660]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1185; FR ID 74457]


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), 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 May 6, 2022. 
If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it 
difficult to do so within the time period 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:
    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.
    Number of Respondents: 1 respondent; 352 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and at the 
end of the license term for incumbent licensees.
    Obligation to Respond: Statutory authority for this collection are 
contained in sections 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 145.
    Total Annual Burden: 352 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Needs and Uses: On June 27, 2013, the FCC adopted: 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, WT Docket 12-357, Report and 
Order, 28 FCC Rcd 9483 (2013) (H Block R&O). The H Block R&O adopted 
service rules for the H Block and makes available 10 MHz of paired 
spectrum for flexible use in accordance with the Middle Class Tax 
Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. The H Block R&O contained the 
following information collection requirements which have already been 
approved by OMB.
    For the purpose of this collection, a winning bidder of H Block 
spectrum must comply with each of the following rule sections:
    (a) Section 1.946(d) requires H Block licensees to file a 
construction notification and certify that they have met the applicable 
performance benchmarks.
    (b) Section 27.10(d) requires an H Block licensee to notify the 
Commission within 30 days if it changes, or adds to, the carrier status 
on its license.
    (c) Section 27.12 requires H Block licensees to comply with certain 
eligibility reporting requirements.

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    (d) Section 27.14 requires H Block licensees to file license 
renewal applications. Included in the application should be a detailed 
description of: (1) The level and quality of service provided by the 
applicant; (2) the date service commenced; (3) whether service was ever 
interrupted; (4) the duration of any interruption or outage; (5) the 
extent to which service is provided to rural areas; (6) the extent to 
which service is provided to qualifying Tribal lands; and (7) any other 
factors associated with the level of service to the public.
    (e) Section 27.17 requires H Block licensees to notify the 
Commission within ten days if they permanently discontinue service by 
filing FCC Form 601 or 605 and requesting license cancellation.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-04660 Filed 3-4-22; 8:45 am]
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