[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 34157]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14493]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0182]


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) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), 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 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 August 14, 
2015. 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: 3060-0182.
    Title: Section 73.1620, Program Tests.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,470 respondents; 1,470 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1-5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure.
    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.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,521 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality with this collection.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(1) requires permittees of a 
nondirectional AM or FM station, or a nondirectional or directional TV 
station to notify the FCC upon beginning of program tests. An 
application for license must be filed within 10 days of this 
notification. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(2) requires a permittee of an AM or FM 
station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test 
authority 10 days prior to date on which it desires to begin program 
tests. This is filed in conjunction with an application for license. 47 
CFR 73.1620(a)(3) requires a licensee of an FM station replacing a 
directional antenna without changes to file a modification of the 
license application within 10 days after commencing operations with the 
replacement antenna. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(4) requires a permittee of an AM 
station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test 
authority 10 days prior to the date on which it desires to begin 
program test. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(5) requires that, except for permits 
subject to successive license terms, a permittee of an LPFM station may 
begin program tests upon notification to the FCC in Washington, DC 
provided that within 10 days thereafter an application for license is 
filed. Program tests may be conducted by a licensee subject to 
mandatory license terms only during the term specified on such license 
authorization. 47 CFR 73.1620(b) allows the FCC to right to revoke, 
suspend, or modify program tests by any station without right of 
hearing for failure to comply adequately with all terms of the 
construction permit or the provision of 47 CFR 73.1690(c) for a 
modification of license application, or in order to resolve instances 
of interference. The FCC may also require the filing of a construction 
permit application to bring the station into compliance with the 
Commission's rules and policies. 47 CFR 73.1620(f) requires licensees 
of UHF TV stations, assigned to the same allocated channel which a 1000 
watt UHF translator station is authorized to use, to notify the 
licensee of the translator station at least 10 days prior to commencing 
or resuming operation and certify to the FCC that such advance notice 
has been given. 47 CFR 73.1620(g) requires permittees to report any 
deviations from their promises, if any, in their application for 
license to cover their construction permit (FCC Form 302) and on the 
first anniversary of their commencement of program tests.

Federal Communications Commission.
Sheryl D. Todd,
Deputy Secretary. Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-14493 Filed 6-12-15; 8:45 am]
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