81 FR 79472 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 219 (November 14, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 219 (November 14, 2016)
| Page Range | 79472-79473 | |
| FR Document | 2016-27320 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 219 (Monday, November 14, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 79472-79473] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27320] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-0311] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 January 13, 2017. 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 [[Page 79473]] 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: 3060-0311. Title: 47 CFR 76.54, Significantly Viewed Signals; Method to be followed for Special Showings. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 500 respondents, 1,274 responses. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting and third party disclosure requirements. Estimated Time per Response: 1-15 hours (average). Total Annual Burden: 20,610 hours. Total Annual Cost: $200,000. Nature of Response: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in Section 4(i) and 340 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.54(b) states significant viewing in a cable television or satellite community for signals not shown as significantly viewed under 47 CFR 76.54(a) or (d) may be demonstrated by an independent professional audience survey of over-the-air television homes that covers at least two weekly periods separated by at least thirty days but no more than one of which shall be a week between the months of April and September. If two surveys are taken, they shall include samples sufficient to assure that the combined surveys result in an average figure at least one standard error above the required viewing level. 47 CFR 76.54(c) is used to notify interested parties, including licensees or permittees of television broadcast stations, about audience surveys that are being conducted by an organization to demonstrate that a particular broadcast station is eligible for significantly viewed status under the Commission's rules. The notifications provide interested parties with an opportunity to review survey methodologies and file objections. 47 CFR 76.54(e) and (f), are used to notify television broadcast stations about the retransmission of significantly viewed signals by a satellite carrier into these stations' local market. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-27320 Filed 11-10-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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required by the Paperwork Reduction Obligation to Respond: Required to require large-market broadcast affiliates
Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– obtain or retain benefits. The statutory of the top four national networks and
3520), the Federal Communications authority for this collection is contained multichannel video programming
Commission (FCC or Commission) in 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 303 and distributor (‘‘MVPD’’) systems with
invites the general public and other 613. more than 50,000 subscribers to provide
Federal agencies to take this Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: video description.
opportunity to comment on the There is no need for confidentiality with Federal Communications Commission.
following information collections. this collection of information.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No Marlene H. Dortch,
Comments are requested concerning:
impact(s). Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper Needs and Uses: On March 3, 2011, [FR Doc. 2016–27321 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am]
performance of the functions of the the Commission released a Notice of BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
Commission, including whether the Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), FCC 11–
information shall have practical utility; 36, in the Communications and Video
Accessibility Act (CVAA) Video FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
the accuracy of the Commission’s
Description proceeding, MB Docket No. COMMISSION
burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the 11–43. The NPRM proposed to reinstate
information collected; ways to minimize the Commission’s video description [OMB 3060–0311]
the burden of the collection of rules adopted in 2000. On April 22,
2011, the Office of Management and Information Collection Being Reviewed
information on the respondents,
Budget (OMB) pre-approved the by the Federal Communications
including the use of automated
information collection requirements Commission
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and ways to contained in the proposed rules. On
AGENCY: Federal Communications
further reduce the information August 25, 2011, the Commission
Commission.
collection burden on small business released a Report and Order, FCC 11–
126, in the CVAA Video Description ACTION: Notice and request for
concerns with fewer than 25 employees. comments.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor proceeding, MB Docket No. 11–43. The
a collection of information unless it Reported and Order adopted the
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
displays a currently valid OMB control proposed information collection
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
requirements without change. The final
number. No person shall be subject to required by the Paperwork Reduction
rules were codified at 47 CFR 79.3. On
any penalty for failing to comply with Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
September 8, 2011, OMB issued its final
a collection of information subject to the Communications Commission (FCC or
approval for the information collection
PRA that does not display a valid OMB Commission) invites the general public
requirements. As discussed below, the
control number. and other Federal agencies to take this
information collection requirements
DATES: Written PRA comments should include (1) video programming provider opportunity to comment on the
be submitted on or before January 13, petitions for exemption based on following information collections.
2017. If you anticipate that you will be ‘‘economic burden’’ and (2) non-form Comments are requested concerning:
submitting comments, but find it consumer complaints alleging violations whether the proposed collection of
difficult to do so within the period of of the video description rules. On June information is necessary for the proper
time allowed by this notice, you should 25, 2012, the Commission received performance of the functions of the
advise the contact listed below as soon OMB approval for the removal of a Commission, including whether the
as possible. portion of the burden hours and costs information shall have practical utility;
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to that were approved under3060–1148 the accuracy of the Commission’s
Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ and placed into collection 3060–0874 burden estimate; ways to enhance the
fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. (relating to the FCC Form 2000). This quality, utility, and clarity of the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For modification was due to the filing of information collected; ways to minimize
additional information about the complaints alleging violations of the the burden of the collection of
information collection, contact Cathy video description rules now being filed information on the respondents,
Williams at (202) 418–2918. via FCC Form 2000C. including the use of automated
Video description is the insertion of collection techniques or other forms of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
audio narrated descriptions of a information technology; and ways to
OMB Control Number: 3060–1148. further reduce the information
Title: Section 79.3, Video Description television program’s key visual elements
into natural pauses in the program’s collection burden on small business
of Video Programming.
dialogue, makes video programming concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Form Number: Not Applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a more accessible to individuals who are The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
currently approved collection. blind or visually impaired. In 2000, the a collection of information unless it
Respondents: Business or other for- Commission adopted rules requiring displays a currently valid OMB control
profit entities, Not for profit entities and certain broadcasters and MVPDs to carry number. No person shall be subject to
Individual or households. programming with video description. any penalty for failing to comply with
Number of Respondents and The United States Court of Appeals for a collection of information subject to the
the District of Columbia Circuit vacated PRA that does not display a valid OMB
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Responses: 50 respondents, 54
responses. the rules due to insufficient authority control number.
Estimated Time per Response: 1–5 soon after their initial adoption. As DATES: Written PRA comments should
hours. directed by the CVAA, the be submitted on or before January 13,
Frequency of Response: On occasion Commission’s Report and Order 2017. If you anticipate that you will be
reporting requirement. reinstated the video description rules, submitting comments, but find it
Total Annual Burden: 115 hours. with certain modifications, effective difficult to do so within the period of
Total Annual Costs: $22,140. October 8, 2011. The reinstated rules time allowed by this notice, you should
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advise the contact listed below as soon review survey methodologies and file The FDIC will provide attendees with
as possible. objections. auxiliary aids (e.g., sign language
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to 47 CFR 76.54(e) and (f), are used to interpretation) required for this meeting.
Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ notify television broadcast stations Those attendees needing such assistance
fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. about the retransmission of significantly should call 703–562–2404 (Voice) or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
viewed signals by a satellite carrier into 703–649–4354 (Video Phone) to make
additional information about the these stations’ local market. necessary arrangements.
information collection, contact Cathy Federal Communications Commission. Requests for further information
Williams at (202) 418–2918. Marlene H. Dortch, concerning the meeting may be directed
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
to Mr. Robert E. Feldman, Executive
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Secretary of the Corporation, at 202–
OMB Control Number: 3060–0311. [FR Doc. 2016–27320 Filed 11–10–16; 8:45 am]
898–7043.
Title: 47 CFR 76.54, Significantly BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
Viewed Signals; Method to be followed Dated: November 8, 2016.
for Special Showings. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Form Number: Not applicable. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE Robert E. Feldman,
Type of Review: Extension of a CORPORATION Executive Secretary.
currently approved collection.
[FR Doc. 2016–27385 Filed 11–9–16; 11:15 am]
Respondents: Business or other for- Sunshine Act Meeting
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profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Pursuant to the provisions of the
Responses: 500 respondents, 1,274 ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ (5
responses. U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that FEDERAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Frequency of Response: On occasion the Federal Deposit Insurance EXAMINATION COUNCIL
reporting and third party disclosure Corporation’s Board of Directors will
[Docket No. FFIEC–2016–0003]
requirements. meet in open session at 10:00 a.m. on
Estimated Time per Response: 1–15 Tuesday, November 15, 2016, to Uniform Interagency Consumer
hours (average). consider the following matters: Compliance Rating System
Total Annual Burden: 20,610 hours. Summary Agenda: No substantive
Total Annual Cost: $200,000. discussion of the following items is AGENCY: Federal Financial Institutions
Nature of Response: Required to anticipated. These matters will be Examination Council (FFIEC).
obtain or retain benefits. The statutory resolved with a single vote unless a ACTION: Notice; final guidance.
authority for this information collection member of the Board of Directors
requests that an item be moved to the SUMMARY: The Federal Financial
is contained in Section 4(i) and 340 of
discussion agenda. Institutions Examination Council
the Communications Act of 1934, as
Disposition of minutes of previous (FFIEC), on behalf of its members, is
amended.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Board of Directors’ Meetings. revising the Uniform Interagency
There is no need for confidentiality with Memorandum and resolution re: Notice Consumer Compliance Rating System,
this collection of information. of Proposed Rulemaking: Removing more commonly known as the CC
Privacy Impact Assessment: No Former OTS Rule Part 390 Subpart I Rating System. The agencies comprising
impact(s). and Revising FDIC Rule Part 343 the FFIEC are the Board of Governors of
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.54(b) (Consumer Protections in the Sale of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the
states significant viewing in a cable Insurance). Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
television or satellite community for Memorandum and resolution re: Interim (CFPB), the Federal Deposit Insurance
signals not shown as significantly Final Rule Amending the FDIC’s Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit
viewed under 47 CFR 76.54(a) or (d) Freedom of Information Act Union Administration (NCUA), the
may be demonstrated by an Regulations at 12 CFR 309.2 Office of the Comptroller of the
independent professional audience (Definitions), 12 CFR 309.4 (Publicly Currency (OCC), and the State Liaison
survey of over-the-air television homes available records) and 12 CFR 309.5 Committee (SLC) (Agencies). The FFIEC
that covers at least two weekly periods (Procedures for requesting records). promotes compliance with federal
separated by at least thirty days but no Reports of the Office of Inspector consumer protection laws and
more than one of which shall be a week General. regulations through each agency’s
between the months of April and Discussion Agenda: supervisory and outreach programs.
September. If two surveys are taken, Memorandum and resolution re: Final The CC Rating System revisions
they shall include samples sufficient to Rule—Recordkeeping for Timely reflect the regulatory, examination
assure that the combined surveys result Deposit Insurance Determination. (supervisory), technological, and market
in an average figure at least one changes that have occurred in the years
The meeting will be held in the Board
standard error above the required since the original rating system was
Room located on the sixth floor of the
viewing level. established in 1980. The revisions are
FDIC Building located at 550 17th Street
47 CFR 76.54(c) is used to notify designed to better reflect current
NW., Washington, DC.
interested parties, including licensees or This Board meeting will be Webcast consumer compliance supervisory
permittees of television broadcast live via the Internet and subsequently approaches and to more fully align the
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stations, about audience surveys that are made available on-demand CC Rating System with the Agencies’
being conducted by an organization to approximately one week after the event. current risk-based, tailored examination
demonstrate that a particular broadcast Visit http://fdic.windrosemedia.com to processes. The CC Rating System is
station is eligible for significantly view the event. If you need any being published after consideration of
viewed status under the Commission’s technical assistance, please visit our comments received from the public.
rules. The notifications provide Video Help page at: https:// DATES: Effective March 31, 2017.
interested parties with an opportunity to www.fdic.gov/video.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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| Dates | Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 13, 2017. 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. | |
| Contact | For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 79472 |
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