82 FR 11824 - Marine Radio Equipment and Related Matters
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 37 (February 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-03752 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11824-11825] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03752] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Parts 80 and 95 [WT Docket No. 14-36; FCC 16-119] Marine Radio Equipment and Related Matters 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, information collection requirements adopted in the Commission's Report and Order, FCC 16-119. This document is consistent with the 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 rules. DATES: The rule amendments to 47 CFR 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402 and 95.1403, published at 81 FR 90739, December 15, 2016, are effective on February 27, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cathy Williams by email at [email protected] and telephone at (202) 418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on February 13, 2017, OMB approved information collection requirements contained in the Commission's Report and Order, FCC 16-119, published at 81 FR 90739. The OMB Control Number is 3060-1227. The Commission publishes this notice as an announcement of the effective date of those information collection requirements. 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 February 13, 2017, for the information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402, 95.1403, as amended in the Commission's Report and Order, FCC 16-119. 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 Number is 3060-1227. The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 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 Number: 3060-1227. OMB Approval Date: February 13, 2017. OMB Expiration Date: February 29, 2020. Title: Sections 80.233, Technical Requirements for Automatic Identification System Search and Rescue Transmitter (AIS-SART) Equipment, 80.1061, Special requirements for 406.0-406.1 MHz EPIRB Stations, 95.1402, Special Requirements for 406 MHz PLBs and 95.1403, Special Requirements for Maritime Survivor Locating Devices. Form Number: N/A. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 80 respondents; 80 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement and on- occasion reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154, 303 unless otherwise noted. Total Annual Burden: 80 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The information collections contained in these rule sections require manufacturers of certain emergency radio beacons to include supplemental information with their equipment certification application which are due to the information collection requirements which were adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in FCC 16- 119 on August 30, 2016. Manufacturers of Automatic Identification System Search and Rescue Transmitters (AIS-SARTS), 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating RadioBeacons (EPIRBs), and Maritime Survivor Locating Device (MSLDs) must provide a copy of letter from the U.S. Coast Guard stating their device satisfies technical requirements specified in the IEC 61097-17 technical standard for AIS-SARTs, or Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) Standard 11000 for 406 MHz EPIRBs, or RTCM Standard 11901 for MSLDs. They must also provide a copy or the technical test data, and the instruction manual(s). For 406 MHz PLBs manufacturers must include documentation from COSPAS/SARSAT recognized test facility that the PLB satisfies the technical requirements specified in COSPAS-SARSAT Standard C/S T.001 and COSPAS-SARSAT Standard C/S T.007 standards and documentation from an independent test facility stating that the PLB complies RTCM Standard 11010.2. The information is used by Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) to determine if the devices meets the necessary international technical standards and insure compliance with applicable rules. If this information were not available, operation of marine safety equipment could be hindered threatening the ability of rescue personnel to locate vessels in distress. [[Page 11825]] Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017-03752 Filed 2-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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the economy. 81 FR 43338, 43368. Thus, Federal Register announcing OMB Number of Respondents and
postponing the effectiveness of the Rule approval and the effective date of the Responses: 80 respondents; 80
will not cause any appreciable rules. responses.
economic harm to the general public. In DATES: The rule amendments to 47 CFR Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
fact, the interests of all royalty 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402 and 95.1403, Frequency of Response: Third party
beneficiaries will be enhanced by the published at 81 FR 90739, December 15, disclosure requirement and on-occasion
regulatory certainty provided by the 2016, are effective on February 27, 2017. reporting requirement.
postponement, as discussed above. In Obligation to Respond: Required to
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
contrast, the regulated community will obtain or retain benefits. The statutory
Cathy Williams by email at
suffer harm without the postponement, authority for this collection of
Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov and telephone
especially if the Rule is later invalidated information is contained in 47 U.S.C.
at (202) 418–2918.
by the Court. If the Rule is invalidated, 154, 303 unless otherwise noted.
the regulated community would not SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
Total Annual Burden: 80 hours.
only incur the unreimbursable costs of document announces that, on February
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
reverting back to the old system, but 13, 2017, OMB approved information
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
would also incur the substantial costs of collection requirements contained in the
There is no need for confidentiality with
correcting its reports and royalty Commission’s Report and Order, FCC
this collection of information.
payments for each production month. 16–119, published at 81 FR 90739. The
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
In sum, in light of the existence and OMB Control Number is 3060–1227.
impact(s).
consequences of the pending litigation, The Commission publishes this notice
Needs and Uses: The information
and given the potentially irreparable as an announcement of the effective
collections contained in these rule
harm that could result if the 2017 date of those information collection
sections require manufacturers of
Valuation Rule is immediately requirements.
certain emergency radio beacons to
implemented, ONRR has determined Synopsis include supplemental information with
that the public interest and justice their equipment certification
As required by the Paperwork
requires postponing the effectiveness of application which are due to the
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507),
the 2017 Valuation Rule until the information collection requirements
the FCC is notifying the public that it
litigation is resolved. which were adopted by the Federal
Accordingly, pursuant to Section 705 received OMB approval on February 13,
2017, for the information collection Communications Commission in FCC
of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 16–119 on August 30, 2016.
U.S.C. 705, ONRR has postponed the requirements contained in 47 CFR
80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402, 95.1403, as Manufacturers of Automatic
effectiveness of the Consolidated Identification System Search and
Federal Oil & Gas and Federal & Indian amended in the Commission’s Report
and Order, FCC 16–119. Under 5 CFR Rescue Transmitters (AIS–SARTS), 406
Coal Valuation Final Rule pending MHz Emergency Position Indicating
judicial review. part 1320, an agency may not conduct
or sponsor a collection of information RadioBeacons (EPIRBs), and Maritime
Dated: February 22, 2017. unless it displays a current, valid OMB Survivor Locating Device (MSLDs) must
Gregory J. Gould, Control Number. No person shall be provide a copy of letter from the U.S.
Director, Office of Natural Resources subject to any penalty for failing to Coast Guard stating their device satisfies
Revenue. comply with a collection of information technical requirements specified in the
[FR Doc. 2017–03861 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am] subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act IEC 61097–17 technical standard for
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OMB Control Number. The OMB Commission for Maritime Services
Control Number is 3060–1227. (RTCM) Standard 11000 for 406 MHz
The foregoing notice is required by EPIRBs, or RTCM Standard 11901 for
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, MSLDs. They must also provide a copy
COMMISSION
Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, or the technical test data, and the
47 CFR Parts 80 and 95 and 44 U.S.C. 3507. instruction manual(s). For 406 MHz
The total annual reporting burdens PLBs manufacturers must include
[WT Docket No. 14–36; FCC 16–119] documentation from COSPAS/SARSAT
and costs for the respondents are as
follows: recognized test facility that the PLB
Marine Radio Equipment and Related
OMB Control Number: 3060–1227. satisfies the technical requirements
Matters
OMB Approval Date: February 13, specified in COSPAS–SARSAT
AGENCY: Federal Communications 2017. Standard C/S T.001 and COSPAS–
Commission. OMB Expiration Date: February 29, SARSAT Standard C/S T.007 standards
ACTION: Final rule; announcement of 2020. and documentation from an
effective date. Title: Sections 80.233, Technical independent test facility stating that the
Requirements for Automatic PLB complies RTCM Standard 11010.2.
SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Identification System Search and The information is used by
Communications Commission Rescue Transmitter (AIS–SART) Telecommunications Certification
(Commission) announces that the Office Equipment, 80.1061, Special Bodies (TCBs) to determine if the
of Management and Budget (OMB) has requirements for 406.0–406.1 MHz devices meets the necessary
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approved, for a period of three years, EPIRB Stations, 95.1402, Special international technical standards and
information collection requirements Requirements for 406 MHz PLBs and insure compliance with applicable
adopted in the Commission’s Report 95.1403, Special Requirements for rules. If this information were not
and Order, FCC 16–119. This document Maritime Survivor Locating Devices. available, operation of marine safety
is consistent with the Report and Order, Form Number: N/A. equipment could be hindered
which stated that the Commission Respondents: Business or other for- threatening the ability of rescue
would publish a document in the profit entities. personnel to locate vessels in distress.
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Federal Communications Commission. quota for the hook-and-line component vessel or headboat when they carry a
Marlene H. Dortch, of the commercial sector in the Florida passenger who pays a fee or when more
Secretary, Office of the Secretary. west coast southern subzone is 551,448 than three persons are aboard, including
[FR Doc. 2017–03752 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am] lb (250,133 kg) (50 CFR operator and crew.
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622.384(b)(1)(i)(B)(1)).
From November 1 through March 31, Classification
the southern subzone encompasses an
area of the exclusive economic zone The Regional Administrator, NMFS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (EEZ) south of a line extending due west Southeast Region, has determined this
from the boundary of Lee and Collier temporary rule is necessary for the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric conservation and management of Gulf
Administration Counties, Florida, on the Florida west
coast, and south of a line extending due migratory group king mackerel and is
east from the Monroe and Miami-Dade consistent with the Magnuson-Stevens
50 CFR Part 622 Act and other applicable laws.
County, Florida, boundary on the
[Docket No. 001005281–0369–02] Florida east coast, which includes the This action is taken under 50 CFR
EEZ off Collier and Monroe Counties, 622.8(b) and 622.388(a)(1) and is
RIN 0648–XF218
Florida. From April 1 through October exempt from review under Executive
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of 31, the southern subzone is reduced to Order 12866.
Mexico, and South Atlantic; 2017 the EEZ off Collier County, and the EEZ
off Monroe County becomes part of the These measures are exempt from the
Commercial Accountability Measure procedures of the Regulatory Flexibility
and Closure for Coastal Migratory Atlantic migratory group area.
Under 50 CFR 622.8(b) and Act because the temporary rule is issued
Pelagic Resources of the Gulf of
622.388(a)(1), NMFS is required to close without opportunity for prior notice and
Mexico and South Atlantic
any component of the king mackerel comment.
AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries commercial sector when its quota has This action responds to the best
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and been reached, or is projected to be scientific information available. The
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reached, by filing a notification at the Assistant Administrator for NOAA
Commerce. Office of the Federal Register. NMFS has Fisheries (AA), finds that the need to
ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. determined the commercial quota for
immediately implement this action
the hook-and-line component of the
constitutes good cause to waive the
SUMMARY: NMFS implements an commercial sector for Gulf migratory
group king mackerel in the Florida west requirements to provide prior notice
accountability measure (AM) to close
the hook-and-line component of the coast southern subzone will be reached and opportunity for public comment
commercial sector for king mackerel in by February 25, 2017. Accordingly, the pursuant to the authority set forth in 5
the Florida west coast southern hook-and-line component of the U.S.C. 553(b)(B), as such prior notice
subzone. This closure is necessary to commercial sector for Gulf migratory and opportunity for public comment on
protect the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) king group king mackerel in the Florida west this temporary rule are unnecessary and
mackerel resource. coast southern subzone is closed contrary to the public interest. Such
DATES: This rule is effective 12:01 a.m., effective 12:01 a.m., local time, February procedures are unnecessary because the
local time, February 25, 2017, through 25, 2017, through the end of the fishing regulations at 50 CFR 622.8(b) and
June 30, 2017. year on June 30, 2017. 622.388(a)(1) have already been subject
On February 10, 2017, NMFS closed to notice and comment, and all that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the Florida west coast southern subzone
Kelli O’Donnell, NMFS Southeast remains is to notify the public of the
to commercial harvest of king mackerel closure. Such procedures are contrary to
Regional Office, telephone: 727–824– caught by run around gillnet gear,
5305, email: kelli.odonnell@noaa.gov. the public interest, because there is a
because the commercial quota for that need to immediately implement this
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The sector had been reached (82 FR 10553, action to protect the king mackerel
fishery for coastal migratory pelagic fish February 14, 2017). Therefore, during
includes king mackerel, Spanish resource since the capacity of the
these closures, no person aboard a
mackerel, and cobia, and is managed fishing fleet allows for rapid harvest of
vessel for which a valid commercial
under the Fishery Management Plan for permit for king mackerel has been the commercial quota. Prior notice and
the Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources issued may harvest or possess Gulf opportunity for public comment on this
of the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic migratory group king mackerel in or action would require time and would
Region (FMP). The FMP was prepared from Federal waters of the closed potentially result in a harvest well in
by the Gulf of Mexico and South subzone, as specified in 50 CFR excess of the established commercial
Atlantic Fishery Management Councils 622.384(e). However, there is one quota.
(Councils) and is implemented by exception. A person aboard a vessel that For the aforementioned reasons, the
NMFS under the authority of the has a valid Federal charter vessel/ AA also finds good cause to waive the
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery headboat permit and also has a 30-day delay in effectiveness of the
Conservation and Management Act commercial king mackerel permit for action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).
(Magnuson-Stevens Act) by regulations coastal migratory pelagic fish may
at 50 CFR part 622. continue to retain king mackerel in or Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.
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The Gulf migratory group king from the closed subzone under the 2- Dated: February 22, 2017.
mackerel is divided into western and fish daily recreational bag limit, Karen H. Abrams,
eastern zones. The Gulf’s eastern zone provided the vessel is operating as a Acting Deputy Director, Office of Sustainable
for king mackerel is further divided into charter vessel or headboat. Charter Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
the Florida west coast northern and vessels or headboats that have a valid
[FR Doc. 2017–03783 Filed 2–22–17; 4:15 pm]
southern subzones which have separate commercial king mackerel permit are
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commercial quotas. The commercial considered to be operating as a charter
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| 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 | The rule amendments to 47 CFR 80.233, 80.1061, 95.1402 and 95.1403, published at 81 FR 90739, December 15, 2016, are effective on February 27, 2017. | |
| Contact | Cathy Williams by email at [email protected] and telephone at (202) 418-2918. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11824 | |
| CFR Citation | 47
CFR
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