81_FR_67152 81 FR 66963 - Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 29, 2016

81 FR 66963 - Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 29, 2016

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 189 (September 29, 2016)

Page Range66963-66964
FR Document2016-23475

The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would leverage advancements in technology to improve wireless emergency alert content, delivery and testing, while seeking comment on further measures to ensure effective alerts. 2................ International and Title: Review of Foreign Media. Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended (GN Docket No. 15- 236). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that extends to broadcast licensees the same streamlined rules and procedures that common carrier wireless licensees use to seek approval for foreign ownership, with appropriate broadcast- specific modifications. The item also establishes a framework for a publicly traded common carrier or broadcast licensee or controlling U.S. parent to ascertain its foreign ownership levels. 3................ Media................. Title: Promoting the Availability of Diverse and Independent Sources of Video Programming (MB Docket No. 16-41). Summary: The Commission will consider a NPRM that proposes steps the Commission can take to promote the distribution of independent and diverse programming to consumers. 4................ Media................. Title: Expanding Consumers' Video Navigation Choices (MB Docket No. 16-42); Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97-80). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that modernizes the Commission's rules to allow consumers to use a device of their choosing to access multichannel video programming instead of leasing devices from their cable or satellite providers. 5................ General Counsel....... Title: In the Matters of Matthew Keys and Shawn Musgrave on Request for Inspection of Records (FOIA Control Nos. 2014-669, 2015- 000649). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning Applications for Review filed by Matthew Keys and Shawn Musgrave, which appealed two separate decisions by the Office of Engineering and Technology addressing Freedom of Information Act requests. 6................ Media................. Title: Powell Meredith Communications Company, Application for Modification to Low Power Television Station KBFY-LP, Fortuna, Arizona. Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning the Application for Review filed by PMCC. 7................ Media................. Title: Bernard Dallas LLC, Assignor, and ACM Dallas V LLC, Assignee, Applications for Assignment of Licenses for KFCD(AM), Farmersville, Texas, and KHSE(AM), Wylie, Texas, and ACM Dallas V LLC, Assignor, and Hammond Broadcasting, LLC, Assignee, Application for Assignment of License for KHSE(AM), Wylie, Texas. Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review of the Media Bureau's grant of license assignment applications. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66963-66964]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23475]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, September 29, 2016

September 22, 2016.
    The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on 
the subjects listed below on September 29, 2016 which is scheduled to 
commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW-C305, at 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC.

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     Item No.              Bureau                     Subject
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1................  Public Safety &         Title: Improving Wireless
                    Homeland Security.      Emergency Alerts (PS Docket
                                            No. 15-91); Amendments to
                                            Part 11 of the Commission's
                                            Rules Regarding the
                                            Emergency Alert System (PS
                                            Docket No. 15-94).
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a Report and Order
                                            and Further Notice of
                                            Proposed Rulemaking that
                                            would leverage advancements
                                            in technology to improve
                                            wireless emergency alert
                                            content, delivery and
                                            testing, while seeking
                                            comment on further measures
                                            to ensure effective alerts.
2................  International and       Title: Review of Foreign
                    Media.                  Ownership Policies for
                                            Broadcast, Common Carrier
                                            and Aeronautical Radio
                                            Licensees under Section
                                            310(b)(4) of the
                                            Communications Act of 1934,
                                            as Amended (GN Docket No. 15-
                                            236).
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a Report and Order
                                            that extends to broadcast
                                            licensees the same
                                            streamlined rules and
                                            procedures that common
                                            carrier wireless licensees
                                            use to seek approval for
                                            foreign ownership, with
                                            appropriate broadcast-
                                            specific modifications. The
                                            item also establishes a
                                            framework for a publicly
                                            traded common carrier or
                                            broadcast licensee or
                                            controlling U.S. parent to
                                            ascertain its foreign
                                            ownership levels.
3................  Media.................  Title: Promoting the
                                            Availability of Diverse and
                                            Independent Sources of Video
                                            Programming (MB Docket No.
                                            16-41).
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a NPRM that
                                            proposes steps the
                                            Commission can take to
                                            promote the distribution of
                                            independent and diverse
                                            programming to consumers.
4................  Media.................  Title: Expanding Consumers'
                                            Video Navigation Choices (MB
                                            Docket No. 16-42);
                                            Commercial Availability of
                                            Navigation Devices (CS
                                            Docket No. 97-80).
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a Report and Order
                                            that modernizes the
                                            Commission's rules to allow
                                            consumers to use a device of
                                            their choosing to access
                                            multichannel video
                                            programming instead of
                                            leasing devices from their
                                            cable or satellite
                                            providers.
5................  General Counsel.......  Title: In the Matters of
                                            Matthew Keys and Shawn
                                            Musgrave on Request for
                                            Inspection of Records (FOIA
                                            Control Nos. 2014-669, 2015-
                                            000649).
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a Memorandum
                                            Opinion and Order concerning
                                            Applications for Review
                                            filed by Matthew Keys and
                                            Shawn Musgrave, which
                                            appealed two separate
                                            decisions by the Office of
                                            Engineering and Technology
                                            addressing Freedom of
                                            Information Act requests.
6................  Media.................  Title: Powell Meredith
                                            Communications Company,
                                            Application for Modification
                                            to Low Power Television
                                            Station KBFY-LP, Fortuna,
                                            Arizona.
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a Memorandum
                                            Opinion and Order concerning
                                            the Application for Review
                                            filed by PMCC.
7................  Media.................  Title: Bernard Dallas LLC,
                                            Assignor, and ACM Dallas V
                                            LLC, Assignee, Applications
                                            for Assignment of Licenses
                                            for KFCD(AM), Farmersville,
                                            Texas, and KHSE(AM), Wylie,
                                            Texas, and ACM Dallas V LLC,
                                            Assignor, and Hammond
                                            Broadcasting, LLC, Assignee,
                                            Application for Assignment
                                            of License for KHSE(AM),
                                            Wylie, Texas.
                                           Summary: The Commission will
                                            consider a Memorandum
                                            Opinion and Order concerning
                                            an Application for Review of
                                            the Media Bureau's grant of
                                            license assignment
                                            applications.
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Consent Agenda

    The Commission will consider the following subjects listed below as 
a consent agenda and these items will not be presented individually:

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1..................  Enforcement...........  Title: Enforcement Bureau
                                              Action.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider an
                                              enforcement action.
2..................  Enforcement...........  Title: Enforcement Bureau
                                              Action.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider an
                                              enforcement action.
3..................  Enforcement...........  Title: Enforcement Bureau
                                              Action.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider an
                                              enforcement action.
4..................  Enforcement...........  Title: Enforcement Bureau
                                              Action.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider an
                                              enforcement action.
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* * * * *

Personnel Actions

    The Commission will consider the following personnel actions listed 
below and these items will not be presented individually:

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1..................  Managing Director.....  Title: Personnel Action #1.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider a personnel
                                              action.
2..................  Managing Director.....  Title: Personnel Action #2.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider a personnel
                                              action.
3..................  Managing Director.....  Title: Personnel Action #3.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider a personnel
                                              action.
4..................  Managing Director.....  Title: Personnel Action #4.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider a personnel
                                              action.
5..................  Managing Director.....  Title: Personnel Action #5.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider a personnel
                                              action.
6..................  Managing Director.....  Title: Personnel Action #6.
                                             Summary: The Commission
                                              will consider a personnel
                                              action.
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    The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or 
other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and 
assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable 
accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. 
In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will 
need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last 
minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send 
an email to: [email protected] or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs 
Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-418-0432 (TTY).
    Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from 
the Office of Media Relations, (202) 418-0500; TTY 1-888-835-5322. 
Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open 
captioning over the Internet from the FCC Live Web page at www.fcc.gov/live.
    For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason 
University's Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry 
the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services, call 
(703) 993-3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-23475 Filed 9-28-16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 189 / Thursday, September 29, 2016 / Notices 66963 considering each industry segment (and of the survey, and would require Total estimated burden: 245,481 groupings of facilities in the production facilities to complete and submit the hours. Burden is defined at 5 CFR segment) to be separate sampling Part 2 survey with 120 days of receipt. 1320.03(b). populations. Thus, a statistically All information submitted to the Total estimated cost: $37,692,625, significant number of facilities within Agency in response to the surveys will which includes $6,987,000 in operating each industry segment (or ‘‘population’’) be managed in accordance with and maintenance (O&M) costs. will be required to complete the Part 2 applicable laws and the EPA’s Changes in estimates: This is a new detailed facility survey. regulations governing treatment of CBI ICR. The data collected throughout this at 40 CFR part 2, subpart B. Any process will be used to determine the Courtney Kerwin, information determined to constitute a number of potentially affected emission Director, Regulatory Support Division. trade secret will be protected under 18 sources and the types and prevalence of U.S.C. 1905. [FR Doc. 2016–23463 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] emission controls or emission reduction Form numbers: None. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P measures used for these sources at Respondents/affected entities: existing oil and gas facilities, among Respondents affected by this action are other purposes. This information may FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS also be used to fill data gaps, to evaluate owners/operators of oil and natural gas facilities. COMMISSION the emission and cost impacts of various regulatory options, and to establish Respondent’s obligation to respond: Open Commission Meeting, Thursday, appropriate standards of performance Mandatory. (Pursuant to section 114 of September 29, 2016 for oil and gas facilities. the CAA.) Respondents will be required to Estimated number of respondents: September 22, 2016. respond under the authority of section The estimated number of respondents The Federal Communications 114 of the CAA. The EPA anticipates for Part 1 is 15,000 operators Commission will hold an Open Meeting issuing the CAA section 114 letters by representing approximately 698,800 on the subjects listed below on late October, 2016. These letters would facilities (total). The estimated number September 29, 2016 which is scheduled require the owner/operator of an oil and of respondents for Part 2 is 3,818. to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room gas facility to complete and submit the Frequency of response: This is a one- TW–C305, at 445 12th Street SW., Part 1 survey within 30 days of receipt time survey. Washington, DC. Item No. Bureau Subject 1 ........... Public Safety & Homeland Security ... Title: Improving Wireless Emergency Alerts (PS Docket No. 15–91); Amendments to Part 11 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System (PS Docket No. 15– 94). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order and Further Notice of Pro- posed Rulemaking that would leverage advancements in technology to improve wireless emergency alert content, delivery and testing, while seeking comment on further measures to ensure effective alerts. 2 ........... International and Media ...................... Title: Review of Foreign Ownership Policies for Broadcast, Common Carrier and Aeronautical Radio Licensees under Section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amend- ed (GN Docket No. 15–236). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that extends to broadcast li- censees the same streamlined rules and procedures that common carrier wireless licens- ees use to seek approval for foreign ownership, with appropriate broadcast-specific modi- fications. The item also establishes a framework for a publicly traded common carrier or broadcast licensee or controlling U.S. parent to ascertain its foreign ownership levels. 3 ........... Media .................................................. Title: Promoting the Availability of Diverse and Independent Sources of Video Programming (MB Docket No. 16–41). Summary: The Commission will consider a NPRM that proposes steps the Commission can take to promote the distribution of independent and diverse programming to consumers. 4 ........... Media .................................................. Title: Expanding Consumers’ Video Navigation Choices (MB Docket No. 16–42); Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices (CS Docket No. 97–80). Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order that modernizes the Commis- sion’s rules to allow consumers to use a device of their choosing to access multichannel video programming instead of leasing devices from their cable or satellite providers. 5 ........... General Counsel ................................. Title: In the Matters of Matthew Keys and Shawn Musgrave on Request for Inspection of Records (FOIA Control Nos. 2014–669, 2015–000649). Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning Ap- plications for Review filed by Matthew Keys and Shawn Musgrave, which appealed two separate decisions by the Office of Engineering and Technology addressing Freedom of Information Act requests. 6 ........... Media .................................................. Title: Powell Meredith Communications Company, Application for Modification to Low Power Television Station KBFY–LP, Fortuna, Arizona. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning the Application for Review filed by PMCC. 7 ........... Media .................................................. Title: Bernard Dallas LLC, Assignor, and ACM Dallas V LLC, Assignee, Applications for As- signment of Licenses for KFCD(AM), Farmersville, Texas, and KHSE(AM), Wylie, Texas, and ACM Dallas V LLC, Assignor, and Hammond Broadcasting, LLC, Assignee, Applica- tion for Assignment of License for KHSE(AM), Wylie, Texas. Summary: The Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order concerning an Application for Review of the Media Bureau’s grant of license assignment applications. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:51 Sep 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

66964 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 189 / Thursday, September 29, 2016 / Notices * * * * * Consent Agenda consent agenda and these items will not The Commission will consider the be presented individually: following subjects listed below as a 1 .............. Enforcement ................................................ Title: Enforcement Bureau Action. Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action. 2 .............. Enforcement ................................................ Title: Enforcement Bureau Action. Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action. 3 .............. Enforcement ................................................ Title: Enforcement Bureau Action. Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action. 4 .............. Enforcement ................................................ Title: Enforcement Bureau Action. Summary: The Commission will consider an enforcement action. * * * * * Personnel Actions and these items will not be presented The Commission will consider the individually: following personnel actions listed below 1 .............. Managing Director ....................................... Title: Personnel Action #1. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 2 .............. Managing Director ....................................... Title: Personnel Action #2. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 3 .............. Managing Director ....................................... Title: Personnel Action #3. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 4 .............. Managing Director ....................................... Title: Personnel Action #4. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 5 .............. Managing Director ....................................... Title: Personnel Action #5. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. 6 .............. Managing Director ....................................... Title: Personnel Action #6. Summary: The Commission will consider a personnel action. The meeting site is fully accessible to Federal Communications Commission. a nonbanking company, the review also people using wheelchairs or other Marlene H. Dortch, includes whether the acquisition of the mobility aids. Sign language Secretary. nonbanking company complies with the interpreters, open captioning, and [FR Doc. 2016–23475 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am] standards in section 4 of the BHC Act assistive listening devices will be BILLING CODE 6712–01–P (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise provided on site. Other reasonable noted, nonbanking activities will be accommodations for people with conducted throughout the United States. disabilities are available upon request. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Unless otherwise noted, comments In your request, include a description of regarding each of these applications the accommodation you will need and Formations of, Acquisitions by, and must be received at the Reserve Bank a way we can contact you if we need Mergers of Bank Holding Companies indicated or the offices of the Board of more information. Last minute requests The companies listed in this notice Governors not later than October 26, will be accepted, but may be impossible have applied to the Board for approval, 2016. to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov pursuant to the Bank Holding Company A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago or call the Consumer & Governmental Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (Colette A. Fried, Assistant Vice Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part President) 230 South LaSalle Street, 202–418–0432 (TTY). 225), and all other applicable statutes Chicago, Illinois 60690–1414: Additional information concerning and regulations to become a bank 1. First Merchants Corporation, this meeting may be obtained from the holding company and/or to acquire the Muncie, Indiana; to acquire 12.11 Office of Media Relations, (202) 418– assets or the ownership of, control of, or percent of Independent Alliance Banks, 0500; TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/ the power to vote shares of a bank or Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, and thereby Video coverage of the meeting will be bank holding company and all of the indirectly acquire shares of IAB banks and nonbanking companies Financial Bank, Fort Wayne, Indiana. broadcast live with open captioning owned by the bank holding company, over the Internet from the FCC Live Web B. Federal Reserve Bank of including the companies listed below. page at www.fcc.gov/live. The applications listed below, as well Philadelphia (William Spaniel, Senior For a fee this meeting can be viewed as other related filings required by the Vice President) 100 North 6th Street, live over George Mason University’s Board, are available for immediate Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105– Capitol Connection. The Capitol inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank 1521. Comments can also be sent mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with NOTICES Connection also will carry the meeting indicated. The applications will also be electronically to live via the Internet. To purchase these available for inspection at the offices of Comments.applications@phil.frb.org: services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to the Board of Governors. Interested 1. Monument Bancorp, Inc., www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. persons may express their views in Doylestown, Pennsylvania; to become a writing on the standards enumerated in bank holding company by acquiring the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the Monument Bank, Doylestown, proposal also involves the acquisition of Pennsylvania. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:51 Sep 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1


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