81 FR 17088 - Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 59 (March 28, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 59 (Monday, March 28, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17088-17091] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06814] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [GN Docket No. 12-268; FCC 14-50] Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, certain information collection requirements associated with the Commission's Expanding the Economic and Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions Report and Order (Incentive Auction Report and Order), FCC 14- 50. This document is consistent with the Incentive Auction Report and Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval and the effective date of the new DATES: 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(i) through (v), (b)(2)(i) and (ii), (b)(3), (b)(4)(i) and (ii), and (b)(5); 73.3700(c); 73.3700(d); 73.3700(f); 73.3700(g); 73.3700(h)(5), and FCC Form 2100, Schedules A, B, E and F, published at 79 FR 48442, August 15, 2014, are effective March 28, 2016. OMB approved the information collection requirements in 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(vii) and (h)(2) on March 17, 2016. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams, [email protected], (202) 418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on March 17, 2016, OMB approved the information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Report and Order, FCC 14-50, published at 79 FR 48442, August 15, 2014. The OMB Control Numbers are 3060-0016, 3060-0027, 3060-0386, 3060-0837, 3060-0928, 3060-0932 and 3060-1216. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of the requirements. If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060-1194, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via the Internet if you send them to [email protected]. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). Synopsis As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on March 17, 2016, for some of the information [[Page 17089]] collection requirements contained in FCC 14-50, 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(i) through (v), (vii), (b)(2)(i) and (ii), (b)(3), (b)(4)(i) and (ii), and (b)(5); 73.3700(c); 73.3700(d); 73.3700(f); 73.3700(g); 73.3700(h)(2), 73.3700(h)(5), and FCC Form 2100, Schedules A, B, E and F. Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Numbers are 3060-0016, 3060-0027, 3060-0386, 3060-0837, 3060- 0928, 3060-0932 and 3060-1216. The foregoing document is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507. The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows: OMB Control No.: 3060-0016. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: FCC Form 2100, Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization, Schedule C (Former FCC Form 346); Sections 74.793(d) and 74.787; LPTV Out-of-Core Digital Displacement Application; Section 73.3700(g)(1)-(3), Post-Incentive Auction Licensing and Operations. Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule C. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 4,250 respondents and 4,250 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2.5-7 hours (total of 9.5 hours). Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; on occasion reporting requirement; third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 154(i), 303, 307, 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 40,375 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $23,579,000. Privacy Act 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 collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used to allow Low Power television stations and TV Translator stations that are displaced as a result of the Federal Communications Commission's Incentive Auction to submit an application for displacement relief during a restricted filing window. Form 2100, Schedule C is also used to apply for authority to construct or make changes to a Low Power Television, TV Translator or TV Booster broadcast station. OMB approved the requirements. OMB Control No.: 3060-0027. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: Application for Construction Permit for Commercial Broadcast *71795 Station, FCC Form 301; FCC Form 2100, Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization, Schedule A; 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1) and (2), Post Auction Licensing. Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule A. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,080 respondents and 6,516 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1-6.25 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 154(i), 303 and 308 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 15,287 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $62,775,788. Privacy Act 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 collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used to allow full-power television broadcast stations that are relocated to a new channel following the Federal Communications Commission's Incentive Auction to submit a construction application to build new facilities to operate on their post-auction channel. Form 2100, Schedule A is also used to apply for authority to construct a new commercial AM, FM, or TV broadcast station and to make changes to existing facilities of such a station. OMB approved the requirements. OMB Control No.: 3060-1216. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: Media Bureau Incentive Auction Implementation, Sections 73.3700(b)(4)(i)-(ii), (c), (d), (h)(5)-(6) and (g)(4). Form No.: N/A. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,950 respondents and 174,219 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .004-15 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; on occasion reporting requirement; recordkeeping requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for these collections are contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 310, 316, 319, 325(b), 332, 336(f), 338, 339, 340, 399b, 403, 534, 535, 1404, 1452, and 1454. Total Annual Burden: 24,932 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $1,214,400. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection. Needs and Uses: The collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used to require broadcasters transitioning to a new station following the Incentive Auction, or going off the air as a result of a winning bid in the Incentive Auction, to notify their viewers of the date the station will terminate operations on its pre-Auction channel by running public service announcements, and allow these broadcasters to inform MVPDs of their relinquishment or change in channel. It [[Page 17090]] requires channel sharing agreements enter into by television broadcast licensees to contain certain provisions regarding access to facilities, financial obligations and to define each party's rights and responsibilities; the Commission will review each channel sharing agreement to ensure it comports with general rules and policies regarding license agreements. The provisions contained in this collection also require wireless licensees to notify low-power television and TV translator stations commence wireless operations and the likelihood of receiving harmful interference from the low power TV or TV translator station to such operations within the wireless licensee's licensed geographic service area. Finally, it requires license relinquishment stations and channel sharing stations to comply with notification and cancellation procedures as they terminate operations on their pre-Auction channel. OMB approved the requirements. OMB Control No.: 3060-0386. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: Special Temporary Authorization (STA) Requests; Notifications; and Informal Filings; Sections 1.5, 73.1615, 73.1635, 73.1740 and 73.3598; CDBS Informal Forms; Section 74.788; Low Power Television, TV Translator and Class A Television Digital Transition Notifications; Section 73.3700(b)(5), Post Auction Licensing; Section 73.3700(f), Service Rule Waiver; FCC Form 337. Form No.: FCC Form 337. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, local or Tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 6,609 respondents and 6,609 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .50-4.0 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement and on occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 157 and 309(j) as amended; Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Public Law 112-96, Sec. 6402 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452), 126 Stat. 156 (2012) (Spectrum Act); and Sections 1, 4(i) and (j), 7, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 309, 312, 316, 318, 319, 324, 325, 336, and 337 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 5,475 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $2,156,510. Privacy Act 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 collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used to allow television broadcast stations to request special temporary authority (STA) to operate, seek an extension of time to complete construction, request a waiver of the Commission's service rules following the Incentive Auction, and make other informal requests and submissions. OMB approved the requirements. OMB Control No.: 3060-0837. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: FCC Form 2100, Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization, Schedule B (Former FCC Form 302-DTV). Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule B. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 955 respondents and 955 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement and on occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in sections 154(i), 307, 308, 309, and 319 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999, Public Law 106-113, 113 Stat. Appendix I at pp. 1501A-594-1501A-598 (1999) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 336(f)); and the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Public Law 112-96, sections 6402 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452), 126 Stat. 156 (2012) (Spectrum Act). Total Annual Burden: 1,910 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $460,070.00. Privacy Act 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 collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used to allow full-power television broadcast stations to file a license to cover an authorized construction permit once facilities have been constructed. In addition, full-power television broadcast stations that enter into channel sharing agreements following the Commission's Incentive Auction will use FCC Form 2100, Schedule B to file an application for a license for the shared channel sharing, and will allow a full-power station, upon termination of its channel sharing agreement, to file an application to change its license to non-shared status using FCC Form 2100, Schedule B. The requirements were approved by OMB. OMB Control No.: 3060-0928. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: FCC Form 2100, Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization, Schedule F (Formerly FCC 302-CA); 47 CFR 73.3572(h) and 47 CFR 73.3700(b)). Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule F. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 955 respondents and 955 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement and on occasion reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 1,910 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $300,825. Privacy Act 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 collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used by Class A stations seeking a license to cover their authorized construction permit facilities and Class A stations entering into a [[Page 17091]] channel sharing agreement. These requirements were approved by OMB. OMB Control No.: 3060-0932. OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: FCC Form 2100, Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization, Schedule E (Former FCC Form 301-CA); 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(i)-(v) and (vii), (b)(2)(i) and (ii); 47 CFR 74.793(d). Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule E (Application for Media Bureau Audio and Video Service Authorization) (Former FCC Form 301-CA). Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 725 respondents and 725 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours-6 hours (for a total of 8.25 hours). Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 157 and 309(j) as amended; Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Public Law 112-96, sections 6402 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1452), 126 Stat. 156 (2012) (Spectrum Act) and the Community Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. Total Annual Burden: 5,981 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $3,949,550. Privacy Act 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 collection was submitted to the Office of Management (OMB) for the approval of information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Incentive Auction Order, FCC 14-50, which adopted rules for holding an Incentive Auction, as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum Act). The information gathered in this collection will be used allow Class A television stations to make changes in their authorized facilities. Specifically, Class A stations assigned to a new channel following the Incentive Auction must file a minor change application on FCC Form 2100, Schedule E following release of the Channel Reassignment Public Notice. Under certain circumstances, licensees of stations reassigned to a new channel within their existing band to propose transmission facilities in their construction permit applications that will extend their coverage contours. In addition, there will be a priority processing window for licensees of reassigned stations, UHF-to-VHF stations, or High-VHF-to-Low-VHF stations that, for reasons beyond their control, are unable to construct facilities that meet the technical parameters specified in the Channel Reassignment Public Notice, or the permissible contour coverage variance from those technical parameters specified in section 73.3700(b)(1)(ii) or (iii). Channel sharee stations file a minor change application for a construction permit for the channel on which the channel sharer operates at least sixty (60) days prior to the date by which it must terminate operations on its pre-auction channel and must include a copy of the channel sharing agreement. In addition, subject to limitations set out in the rules, a Class A licensee of a reassigned station, a UHF-to-VHF station, or a High-VHF-to-Low-VHF station may file a minor change application for a construction permit on FCC Form 2100 Schedule E during a filing window to be announced by the Media Bureau by public notice, in order to request a change in the technical parameters specified in the Channel Reassignment Public Notice with respect to height above average terrain (HAAT), effective radiated power (ERP), or transmitter location that would be considered a minor change under sections 73.3572(a)(1), (2) or 74.787(b). FCC Form 2100, Schedule E was modified to accommodate new channel sharing provisions. OMB approved the requirements. Federal Communications Commission. Gloria J. Miles, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-06814 Filed 3-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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Order 13045, entitled ‘‘Protection of to publication of the rule in the Federal requirements associated with the
Children from Environmental Health Register. This action is not a ‘‘major Commission’s Expanding the Economic
Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). and Innovation Opportunities of
April 23, 1997). This action does not Spectrum Through Incentive Auctions
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180
contain any information collections Report and Order (Incentive Auction
subject to OMB approval under the Environmental protection, Report and Order), FCC 14–50. This
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 Administrative practice and procedure, document is consistent with the
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require Agricultural commodities, Pesticides Incentive Auction Report and Order,
any special considerations under and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping which stated that the Commission
Executive Order 12898, entitled requirements. would publish a document in the
‘‘Federal Actions to Address Dated: March 16, 2016. Federal Register announcing OMB
Environmental Justice in Minority Susan Lewis, approval and the effective date of the
Populations and Low-Income new
Director, Registration Division, Office of
Populations’’ (59 FR 7629, February 16, Pesticide Programs. DATES: 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(i) through
1994). (v), (b)(2)(i) and (ii), (b)(3), (b)(4)(i) and
Since tolerances and exemptions that Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is
amended as follows: (ii), and (b)(5); 73.3700(c); 73.3700(d);
are established on the basis of a petition
73.3700(f); 73.3700(g); 73.3700(h)(5),
under FFDCA section 408(d), such as
PART 180—[AMENDED] and FCC Form 2100, Schedules A, B, E
the tolerance in this final rule, do not
and F, published at 79 FR 48442,
require the issuance of a proposed rule,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 180 August 15, 2014, are effective March 28,
the requirements of the Regulatory
continues to read as follows: 2016. OMB approved the information
Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371. collection requirements in 47 CFR
seq.), do not apply.
This action directly regulates growers, 73.3700(b)(1)(vii) and (h)(2) on March
■ 2. In § 180.637, revise the entries for 17, 2016.
food processors, food handlers, and food ‘‘Potato, wet peel’’ and ‘‘Vegetable,
retailers, not States or tribes, nor does FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
tuberous and corm, subgroup 1C’’ to the
this action alter the relationships or Cathy Williams, Cathy.Williams@
table in paragraph (a) to read as follows:
distribution of power and fcc.gov, (202) 418–2918.
responsibilities established by Congress § 180.637 Mandipropamid; tolerances for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
in the preemption provisions of FFDCA residues. document announces that, on March 17,
section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency (a) * * * 2016, OMB approved the information
has determined that this action will not collection requirements contained in the
have a substantial direct effect on States Parts Commission’s Incentive Auction Report
or tribal governments, on the Commodity per and Order, FCC 14–50, published at 79
million FR 48442, August 15, 2014. The OMB
relationship between the national
government and the States or tribal Control Numbers are 3060–0016, 3060–
governments, or on the distribution of * * * * * 0027, 3060–0386, 3060–0837, 3060–
power and responsibilities among the Potato, wet peel .......................... 0.15 0928, 3060–0932 and 3060–1216. The
various levels of government or between Commission publishes this document as
the Federal Government and Indian * * * * * an announcement of the effective date of
tribes. Thus, the Agency has determined Vegetable, tuberous and corm, the requirements. If you have any
that Executive Order 13132, entitled subgroup 1C ........................... 0.09 comments on the burden estimates
‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, August 10, listed below, or how the Commission
1999) and Executive Order 13175, * * * * * can improve the collections and reduce
[FR Doc. 2016–06948 Filed 3–25–16; 8:45 am]
entitled ‘‘Consultation and Coordination any burdens caused thereby, please
with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR BILLING CODE 6560–50–P contact Cathy Williams, Federal
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply Communications Commission, Room 1–
to this action. In addition, this action C823, 445 12th Street SW., Washington,
does not impose any enforceable duty or FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS DC 20554. Please include the OMB
contain any unfunded mandate as COMMISSION Control Number, 3060–1194, in your
described under Title II of the Unfunded correspondence. The Commission will
Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 47 CFR Part 73 also accept your comments via the
1501 et seq.). [GN Docket No. 12–268; FCC 14–50] Internet if you send them to PRA@
This action does not involve any fcc.gov.
technical standards that would require Expanding the Economic and To request materials in accessible
Agency consideration of voluntary Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum formats for people with disabilities
consensus standards pursuant to section Through Incentive Auctions (Braille, large print, electronic files,
12(d) of the National Technology audio format), send an email to fcc504@
Transfer and Advancement Act AGENCY: Federal Communications fcc.gov or call the Consumer and
(NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note). Commission. Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202)
ACTION: Final rule; announcement of 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432
VII. Congressional Review Act
effective date. (TTY).
Pursuant to the Congressional Review
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Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Synopsis
submit a report containing this rule and Communications Commission As required by the Paperwork
other required information to the U.S. (Commission) announces that the Office Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507),
Senate, the U.S. House of of Management and Budget (OMB) has the FCC is notifying the public that it
Representatives, and the Comptroller approved, for a period of three years, received OMB approval on March 17,
General of the United States prior certain information collection 2016, for some of the information
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channel sharing agreement. These collection requirements contained in the announced by the Media Bureau by
requirements were approved by OMB. Commission’s Incentive Auction Order, public notice, in order to request a
OMB Control No.: 3060–0932. FCC 14–50, which adopted rules for change in the technical parameters
OMB Approval Date: March 17, 2016. holding an Incentive Auction, as specified in the Channel Reassignment
OMB Expiration Date: March 31, required by the Middle Class Tax Relief Public Notice with respect to height
2019. and Job Creation Act of 2012 (Spectrum above average terrain (HAAT), effective
Title: FCC Form 2100, Application for Act). The information gathered in this radiated power (ERP), or transmitter
Media Bureau Audio and Video Service collection will be used allow Class A location that would be considered a
Authorization, Schedule E (Former FCC television stations to make changes in minor change under sections
Form 301–CA); 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(i)– their authorized facilities. Specifically, 73.3572(a)(1), (2) or 74.787(b). FCC
(v) and (vii), (b)(2)(i) and (ii); 47 CFR Class A stations assigned to a new Form 2100, Schedule E was modified to
74.793(d). channel following the Incentive Auction accommodate new channel sharing
Form No.: FCC Form 2100, Schedule must file a minor change application on provisions. OMB approved the
E (Application for Media Bureau Audio FCC Form 2100, Schedule E following requirements.
and Video Service Authorization) release of the Channel Reassignment Federal Communications Commission.
(Former FCC Form 301–CA). Public Notice. Under certain
Respondents: Business or other for- Gloria J. Miles,
circumstances, licensees of stations Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
profit entities; Not for profit institutions; reassigned to a new channel within
State, Local or Tribal Government. Secretary.
their existing band to propose [FR Doc. 2016–06814 Filed 3–25–16; 8:45 am]
Number of Respondents and
transmission facilities in their
Responses: 725 respondents and 725 BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
construction permit applications that
responses.
will extend their coverage contours. In
Estimated Time per Response: 2.25
hours–6 hours (for a total of 8.25 hours). addition, there will be a priority
processing window for licensees of DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Frequency of Response: One-time
reporting requirement; On occasion reassigned stations, UHF-to-VHF
stations, or High-VHF-to-Low-VHF National Oceanic and Atmospheric
reporting requirement; Third party Administration
disclosure requirement; Recordkeeping stations that, for reasons beyond their
requirement. control, are unable to construct facilities
that meet the technical parameters 50 CFR Parts 223 and 224
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. The statutory specified in the Channel Reassignment Threatened and Endangered Marine
authority for this collection is contained Public Notice, or the permissible and Anadromous Species
in 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 157 and 309(j) contour coverage variance from those
as amended; Middle Class Tax Relief technical parameters specified in CFR Correction
and Job Creation Act of 2012, Public section 73.3700(b)(1)(ii) or (iii). Channel In Title 50 of the Code of Federal
Law 112–96, sections 6402 (codified at sharee stations file a minor change Regulations, Parts 200 to 227, revised as
47 U.S.C. 309(j)(8)(G)), 6403 (codified at application for a construction permit for of October 1, 2015, on page 305, in
47 U.S.C. 1452), 126 Stat. 156 (2012) the channel on which the channel § 223.102(e), revise the table entries for
(Spectrum Act) and the Community sharer operates at least sixty (60) days ‘‘Sea turtle, loggerhead (Northwest
Broadcasters Protection Act of 1999. prior to the date by which it must Atlantic Ocean DPS)’’, ‘‘Sea turtle,
Total Annual Burden: 5,981 hours. terminate operations on its pre-auction loggerhead (South Atlantic Ocean
Annual Cost Burden: $3,949,550. channel and must include a copy of the DPS)’’, ‘‘Sea turtle, loggerhead
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No channel sharing agreement. In addition, (Southeast Indo-Pacific Ocean DPS)’’,
impact(s). subject to limitations set out in the and ‘‘Sea turtle, loggerhead (Southwest
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: rules, a Class A licensee of a reassigned Indian Ocean DPS)’’ to read as follows:
There is no need for confidentiality with station, a UHF-to-VHF station, or a
this collection of information. High-VHF-to-Low-VHF station may file § 223.102 Enumeration of threatened
Needs and Uses: The collection was a minor change application for a marine and anadromous species.
submitted to the Office of Management construction permit on FCC Form 2100 * * * * *
(OMB) for the approval of information Schedule E during a filing window to be (e) * * *
Species 1 Citation(s) for listing Critical ESA rules
determination(s) habitat
Common name Scientific name Description of listed entity
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Sea Turtles 2
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Sea turtle, logger- Caretta caretta ....... Loggerhead sea turtles originating 76 FR 58868, Sep 22, 17.95(c), 223.205,
head (Northwest from the Northwest Atlantic Ocean 2011. 226.223. 223.206,
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES
Atlantic Ocean north of the equator, south of 60° 223.207.
DPS). N. Lat., and west of 40° W. Long.
Sea turtle, logger- Caretta caretta ....... Loggerhead sea turtles originating 76 FR 58868, Sep 22, NA ............... 223.205,
head (South At- from the South Atlantic Ocean 2011. 223.206,
lantic Ocean south of the equator, north of 60° S. 223.207.
DPS). Lat., west of 20° E. Long., and east
of 67° W. Long.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; announcement of effective date. | |
| Dates | 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(i) through (v), (b)(2)(i) and (ii), (b)(3), (b)(4)(i) and (ii), and (b)(5); 73.3700(c); 73.3700(d); 73.3700(f); 73.3700(g); 73.3700(h)(5), and FCC Form 2100, Schedules A, B, E and F, published at 79 FR 48442, August 15, 2014, are effective March 28, 2016. OMB approved the information collection requirements in 47 CFR 73.3700(b)(1)(vii) and (h)(2) on March 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Cathy Williams, [email protected], (202) 418-2918. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 17088 |
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