[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80721-80722]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25516]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0812; FR ID 185280]


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 (PRA) of 1995, the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on the following information collection. 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.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 
19, 2024. 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: The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0812.
    Title: Fee Assessment Adjustment, Fee Relief and Fee Exemption.

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    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, businesses and other for-
profit entities, not-for-profit entities, Federal Government and State, 
local and Tribal government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 574 respondents; 574 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25-1.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for these fee collections is contained in 47 U.S.C. 
154(i), 154(j), 158, 159, 159a and 303.
    Total Annual Burden: 244 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission requires that nonprofit entities 
seeking a statutory exemption from payment of application or regulatory 
fees submit documentation, such as an IRS Determination Letter, a state 
charter indicating nonprofit status, proof of church affiliation 
indicating tax exempt status or the like, to establish nonprofit 
status, and if later requested by the Commission, to provide current 
evidence of exempt status. The Commission allows commercial mobile 
radio service (CMRS) and broadcast (television and radio) licensees and 
interstate telecommunications service providers (ITSPs) to submit, 
prior to the annual regulatory fee payment deadline, updates or 
corrections to the data the Commission relies upon to assess their 
annual regulatory fees, to request that their annual regulatory fees be 
adjusted accordingly. The Commission is permitted by statute to waive, 
reduce or defer payment of regulatory or application fees upon a 
showing of good cause and that the relief sought would promote the 
public interest. Parties seeking waiver, reduction or deferral of their 
fees submit documentation, such as financial records demonstrating 
financial hardship, to demonstrate good cause and that the relief 
sought promotes the public interest.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-25516 Filed 11-17-23; 8:45 am]
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