82 FR 10003 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 26 (February 9, 2017)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 26 (Thursday, February 9, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10003-10004]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-02667]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-0053]


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, 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 April 10, 
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.

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: 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.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0053.
    Title: Experimental Authorization Applications--FCC Form 702, 
Consent to Assign an Experimental Authorization; and FCC Form 703, 
Consent to Transfer Control of Corporation Holding Station License.
    Form Nos.: FCC Forms 702 and 703.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 60 respondents; 60 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.6 hours (36 minutes).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. 154, 302 and 303.
    Total Annual Burden: 36 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $3,900.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for 
confidentiality. However, if respondents wish to request that their 
information be withheld from public inspection, they may do so under 47 
CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules.

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    Needs and Uses: This information collection will be submitted as an 
extension (no change in reporting requirements and/or third party 
disclosure requirements) after this 60 day comment period to the Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) to obtain the three year clearance from 
them.
    Mandatory electronic filing of applications for Experimental Radio 
licenses, for FCC Forms 702 and 703, commenced on January 1, 2004.
    Applicants for Experimental Radio Services are required by 47 CFR 
5.59(e) of the Commission's rules: To submit FCC Form 702 when the 
legal right to control the use and operation of a station is to be 
transferred, as a result of a voluntary act (contract or other 
agreement); of an involuntary act (death or legal disability) of the 
grantee of a station authorization; by involuntary assignment of the 
physical property constituting the station under a court decree in 
bankruptcy proceedings or other court order; or by operation of law in 
any other manner; and they are also required to submit FCC Form 703 
when they propose to change the control of a corporation holding a 
station license via a transfer of stock ownership or control of a 
station. The Commission uses the information to determine the 
eligibility for licenses, without which, violations of ownership 
regulations may occur.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-02667 Filed 2-8-17; 8:45 am]
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