[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 93 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 29859]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-11335]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1184]
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 July 12,
2016. 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: 3060-1184.
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, and not-for-
profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 1 respondent; 176 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: .5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Fourth and tenth year from the year the
respondent obtained each license and on occasion reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for these collections are contained in 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 1451.
Total Annual Burden: 88 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: The Commission will submit this information
collection to the Office of Management and Budget for a three-year
extension of OMB Control Number 3060-1184. Part 27 rule sections
require respondents to report or disclose information to the Commission
or third parties, respectively, and to maintain records. These
requirements are necessary for the Commission staff to carry out its
duties to determine technical, legal and other qualifications of
applicants to operate and remain licensed to operate a station(s) for
Personal Communications Services (PCS). In addition, the information is
used to determine whether the public interest, convenience, and
necessity are being served as required by 47 U.S.C. 309 and to ensure
that applicants and licenses comply with ownership and transfer
restrictions imposed by 47 U.S.C. 310. Without this information, the
Commission would not be able to carry out its statutory
responsibilities. The Commission is submitting this rulemaking for the
Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) H Block to make available ten
megahertz of spectrum for flexile use, extending the current PCS band.
The rule allows the implementation of the Congressional directive in
the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act)
to grant licenses for the 1915-1920 MHz (Lower H Block) and 1995-2000
MHz (Upper H Block) bands. The mandatory requirements will continue
with this PRA collection, and there is no change in the third party
disclosure requirements.
Federal Communications Commission.
Gloria J. Miles,
Federal Register Liaison Officer. Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-11335 Filed 5-12-16; 8:45 am]
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