[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 171 (Thursday, September 4, 2014)] [Notices] [Pages 52648-52649] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2014-20951] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collections 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 (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), 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. 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. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before November 3, 2014. 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 [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: 3060-0310. Title: Community Cable Registration, FCC Form 322. Form Number: FCC Form 322. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 601 respondents and 601 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time and on occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 301 hours. Total Annual Cost: $36,060. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory [[Page 52649]] authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 154(i), 303, 308, 309 and 621 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impacts. Needs and Uses: Cable operators are required to file FCC Form 322 with the Commission prior to commencing operation of a community unit. FCC Form 322 identifies biographical information about the operator and system as well as a list of broadcast channels carried on the system. This form replaces the requirement that cable operators send a letter containing the same information. OMB Control Number: 3060-0607. Title: Section 76.922, Rates for Basic Service Tiers and Cable Programming Services Tiers. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit and State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 25 respondents; 25 respondents. Estimated Time per Response: 12 hours. Total Annual Burden: 300 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 4(i) and 623 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need to confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment(s): No impact(s). Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.922(b)(5)(C) provides that an eligible small system that elects to use the streamlined rate reduction process must implement the required rate reductions and provide written notice of such reductions to local subscribers, the local franchising authority (``LFA''), and the Commission. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2014-20951 Filed 9-3-14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P