[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 47 (Friday, March 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 16768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04927]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0188; FR ID 206934]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 May 7, 
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 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: 3060-0188.
    Title: Call Sign Reservation and Authorization System, FCC Form 
380.
    Form Number: FCC Form 380.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institutions; and State, local, or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,600 respondents; 1,600 
responses.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 0.166-0.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 333 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $162,000.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 154(i) 
and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection requirements contained 
in 47 CFR 73.3550 provide that all requests for new or modified call 
signs be made via the on-line call sign reservation and authorization. 
The Commission uses an on-line system, FCC Form 380, for the electronic 
preparation and submission of requests for the reservation and 
authorization of new and modified call signs. Access to the call sign 
reservation and authorization system is made by broadcast licensees and 
permittees, or by persons acting on their behalf, via the internet's 
World Wide Web. This on-line, electronic call sign system enables users 
to determine the availability and licensing status of call signs; to 
request an initial, or change an existing, call sign; and to determine 
and submit more easily the appropriate fee, if any. Because all 
elements necessary to make a valid call sign reservation are 
encompassed within the on-line system, this system prevents users from 
filing defective or incomplete call sign requests. The electronic 
system also provides greater certitude, as a selected call sign is 
effectively reserved as soon as the user has submitted its call sign 
request. This electronic call sign reservation and authorization system 
has significantly improved service to all radio and television 
broadcast station licensees and permittees.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2024-04927 Filed 3-7-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P