80 FR 76985 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 238 (December 11, 2015)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 238 (Friday, December 11, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76985-76986]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-31296]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0188]


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 the 
Commission) invites the general public and other

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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 February 
9, 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: 3060-0188.
    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.
    Nature and Extend of Confidentiality: There is need for 
confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.3550 provides 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.
Gloria J. Miles,
Federal Register Liaison Officer. Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-31296 Filed 12-10-15; 8:45 am]
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