83 FR 10725 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 48 (March 12, 2018)
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 48 (March 12, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-04944 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 48 (Monday, March 12, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 10725-10726] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04944] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-0745] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority 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 the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 11, 2018. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of [[Page 10726]] time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email [email protected] and to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. 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: 3060-0745. Title: Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-187. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 50 respondents; 1,536 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .25-6 hours. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or maintain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in sections 1, 4(i), and 204(a)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i) and 204(a)(3). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, recordkeeping requirement and third-party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 4,054 hours. Total Annual Cost: $701,550. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature of Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules. Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as an extension to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in order to obtain the full three year clearance. In CC Docket No. 96-187, the Commission adopted measures to streamline tariff filing requirements for local exchange carriers (LECs) pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996. In order to achieve a streamlined and deregulatory environment for LEC tariff filings, LECs are required to file tariffs electronically. Other carriers are permitted to file their tariffs electronically. There are six information collection requirements under this OMB control number: (1) Electronic filing requirement; (2) requirement that carriers desiring tariffs proposing rate decreases to be effective in seven days file separate transmittals; (3) requirement that carriers identify transmittals filed pursuant to the streamlined provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; (4) requirement that price cap LECs file their Tariff Review Plans (TRPs) prior to filing their annual access tariffs; (5) petitions and replies; and (6) standard protective orders. The information collected under the electronic filing program will facilitate access to tariffs and associated documents by the public, especially by interested persons who do not have ready access to the Commission's public reference room, and state and federal regulators. Ready electronic access to carrier tariffs should also facilitate the compilation of aggregate data for industry analysis purposes without imposing new reporting requirements on carriers. All of the requirements will be used to ensure that LECs comply with their obligations under the Communications Act of 1934, as amended and that the Commission will be able to ensure compliance within the streamlined timeframes established by the 1996 Act. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-04944 Filed 3-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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shredding; and electronic records are that they are knowledgeable about how HISTORY:
destroyed by electronic erasure. to protect PII. The FCC last gave full notice of this
Individuals interested in further system of records, FCC/OMD–16,
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
information about retention and Personnel Security Files, by publication
disposal may request a copy of the Under the authority granted to heads in the Federal Register on September
disposition instructions from the FCC’s of agencies by 5 U.S.C. 552a(k), the FCC 25, 2006 (71 FR 55787, 55790).
Records Management Office. has determined (47 CFR Section 0.561)
Federal Communications Commission.
that this system of records is exempt
ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND PHYSICAL Marlene H. Dortch,
from disclosing its notification
SAFEGUARDS: procedure for this system of records. Secretary.
1. The electronic records, data, and [FR Doc. 2018–04943 Filed 3–9–18; 8:45 am]
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
files are maintained in the FCC BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
computer network databases, which are Under the authority granted to heads
protected by the FCC’s IT privacy of agencies by 5 U.S.C. 552a(k), the FCC
safeguards, a comprehensive and has determined (47 CFR Section 0.561) FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
dynamic set of IT safety and security that this system of records is exempt COMMISSION
protocols and features that are designed from disclosing its record access [OMB 3060–0745]
to meet all Federal IT privacy standards, procedures for this system of records.
including those required by the National Information Collection Being Reviewed
CONTESTING RECORD PROCEDURE:
Institute of Standard and Technology by the Federal Communications
(NIST) and the Federal Information Under the authority granted to heads Commission Under Delegated
Security Modernization Act of 2014 of agencies by 5 U.S.C. 552a(k), the FCC Authority
(FISMA). The protocols cover all has determined (47 CFR Section 0.561)
that this system of records is exempt AGENCY: Federal Communications
electronic records, files, and data, Commission.
including those that are housed in the from disclosing its contesting record
procedure for this system of records. ACTION: Notice and request for
FCC’s computer network databases, and
those information system databases that comments.
RECORD SOURCE CATEGORIES:
are housed at the FCC’s authorized SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
Under the authority granted to heads
contractor(s). to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
of agencies by 5 U.S.C. 552a (k), the FCC
2. The paper documents and files are has determined (47 CFR Section 0.561) required by the Paperwork Reduction
stored in approved security containers, that this system of records is exempt Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
which are locked when not in use and/ from disclosing its record sources for Communications Commission (FCC or
or at the end of the business day. The this system of records. the Commission) invites the general
security containers are located in a public and other Federal agencies to
secure ‘‘non-public’’ part of the Security EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE take this opportunity to comment on the
Operations Center (SOC) office suite. All ACT: following information collection.
SOC access points are monitored and This system of records is exempt from Comments are requested concerning:
controlled. Admittance to the SOC sections (c)(3), (d), (e)(4)(G), (H), and (I), Whether the proposed collection of
office suite is limited to approved SOC and (f) of the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 information is necessary for the proper
and administrative personnel. Access to U.S.C. 552a, and from 47 CFR Sections performance of the functions of the
the IT offices is via a key and card- 0.554–0.557 of the Commission’s rules. Commission, including whether the
coded door. These provisions concern the information shall have practical utility;
3. Some paper records (limited in notification, record access, and the accuracy of the Commission’s
number and scope) are also kept in the contesting procedures described above, burden estimate; ways to enhance the
FCC’s regional offices and laboratory and also the publication of record quality, utility, and clarity of the
facilities. These records are stored in sources. The system is exempt from information collected; ways to minimize
locked metal file cabinets in locked these provisions because it contains the the burden of the collection of
rooms, which comply with Federal following types of information: information on the respondents,
security requirements. 1. Investigative material compiled for including the use of automated
4. Only SOC staff and authorized law enforcement purposes as defined in collection techniques or other forms of
contractors (including the contractors Section (k)(2) of the Privacy Act; information technology; and ways to
who maintain the FCC’s computer 2. Properly classified information, further reduce the information
network) may have access to the obtained from another Federal agency collection burden on small business
electronic data and the paper document during the course of a personnel concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
records and files. As a further measure, investigation, which pertains to national The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
access to these electronic records is defense and foreign policy, as stated in collection of information unless it
restricted to the SOC staff and Section (k)(1) of the Privacy Act; and displays a currently valid control
contractors who have a specific role in 3. Investigative material compiled number. No person shall be subject to
the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) solely for the purpose of determining any penalty for failing to comply with
process that requires their access to suitability, eligibility, or qualifications a collection of information subject to the
background investigation information for Federal civilian employment, as PRA that does not display a valid Office
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and related SOC functions. The SOC described in Section (k)(5) of the of Management and Budget (OMB)
maintains an audit trail to monitor Privacy Act, as amended. (Information control number.
access. will be withheld to the extent it DATES: Written PRA comments should
5. Furthermore, as part of these identifies witnesses promised be submitted on or before May 11, 2018.
privacy and security requirements, SOC confidentiality as a condition of If you anticipate that you will be
staff and contractors must complete providing information during the course submitting comments, but find it
training specific to their roles to ensure of the background investigation.) difficult to do so within the period of
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time allowed by this notice, you should Nature of Extent of Confidentiality: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
advise the contact listed below as soon The Commission is not requesting that COMMISSION
as possible. the respondents submit confidential
[MB Docket No. 18–11; FCC 18–2]
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to information to the FCC. Respondents
Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ may, however, request confidential Birach Broadcasting Corporation,
fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. treatment for information they believe to Applications for Renewal of Licenses
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of of AM Radio Stations WBVA, Bayside,
additional information about the the Commission’s rules. Virginia and WVAB, Virginia Beach,
information collection, contact Nicole Needs and Uses: This collection will Virginia
Ongele at (202) 418–2991. be submitted as an extension to the AGENCY: Federal Communications
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of Office of Management and Budget Commission.
its continuing effort to reduce (OMB) in order to obtain the full three ACTION: Notice.
paperwork burdens, and as required by year clearance.
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of SUMMARY: This document commences a
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the Federal In CC Docket No. 96–187, the
Commission adopted measures to hearing to determine whether the
Communications Commission (FCC or applications filed by Birach
Commission) invites the general public streamline tariff filing requirements for
Broadcasting Corporation (Birach) to
and other Federal agencies to take this local exchange carriers (LECs) pursuant
renew its licenses for AM radio stations
opportunity to comment on the to the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
WBVA, Bayside, Virginia and WVAB,
following information collections. In order to achieve a streamlined and Virginia Beach, Virginia, should be
Comments are requested concerning: deregulatory environment for LEC tariff granted. The applications have been
Whether the proposed collection of filings, LECs are required to file tariffs designated for hearing based on the
information is necessary for the proper electronically. Other carriers are stations’ extended periods of silence
performance of the functions of the permitted to file their tariffs since April 1, 2008, when Birach
Commission, including whether the electronically. There are six information became the licensee of the stations.
information shall have practical utility; collection requirements under this OMB DATES: Persons desiring to participate as
the accuracy of the Commission’s control number: (1) Electronic filing parties in the hearing shall file a
burden estimate; ways to enhance the requirement; (2) requirement that petition for leave to intervene not later
quality, utility, and clarity of the carriers desiring tariffs proposing rate than April 11, 2018.
information collected; ways to minimize decreases to be effective in seven days ADDRESSES: File documents with the
the burden of the collection of file separate transmittals; (3) Office of the Secretary, Federal
information on the respondents, requirement that carriers identify Communications Commission, 445 12th
including the use of automated transmittals filed pursuant to the Street SW, Washington, DC 20554, with
collection techniques or other forms of streamlined provisions of the a copy mailed to each party to the
information technology; and ways to Telecommunications Act of 1996; (4) proceeding. Each document that is filed
further reduce the information requirement that price cap LECs file in this proceeding must display on the
collection burden on small business
their Tariff Review Plans (TRPs) prior to front page the docket number of this
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
filing their annual access tariffs; (5) hearing, ‘‘MB Docket No. 18–11.’’
OMB Control Number: 3060–0745.
Title: Implementation of the Local petitions and replies; and (6) standard FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining protective orders. Albert Shuldiner, Media Bureau, (202)
Provisions in the Telecommunications The information collected under the 418–2700.
Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96–187. electronic filing program will facilitate SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
Form Number: N/A. access to tariffs and associated summary of the Hearing Designation
Type of Review: Extension of a documents by the public, especially by Order (Order), MB Docket No. 18–11,
currently approved collection. interested persons who do not have FCC 18–2, adopted January 19, 2018,
Respondents: Business or other for- ready access to the Commission’s public and released January 22, 2018. The full
profit. reference room, and state and federal text of the Order is available for
Number of Respondents and regulators. Ready electronic access to inspection and copying during normal
Responses: 50 respondents; 1,536 carrier tariffs should also facilitate the business hours in the FCC’s Reference
responses. compilation of aggregate data for Information Center at Portals II, CY–
Estimated Time per Response: .25–6 A257, 445 12th Street SW, Washington,
industry analysis purposes without
hours. DC 20554. The full text is also available
Obligation to Respond: Required to imposing new reporting requirements
online at http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/.
obtain or maintain benefits. Statutory on carriers. All of the requirements will
authority for this information collection be used to ensure that LECs comply Summary of the Hearing Designation
is contained in sections 1, 4(i), and with their obligations under the Order
204(a)(3) of the Communications Act of Communications Act of 1934, as 1. The Order commences a hearing
1934, as amended 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i) amended and that the Commission will proceeding before the Commission to
and 204(a)(3). be able to ensure compliance within the determine whether the applications
Frequency of Response: On occasion streamlined timeframes established by filed by Birach Broadcasting
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reporting requirement, recordkeeping the 1996 Act. Corporation (Birach) to renew the
requirement and third-party disclosure Federal Communications Commission. licenses for AM radio stations WBVA,
requirement. Bayside, Virginia (WBVA Renewal
Marlene H. Dortch,
Total Annual Burden: 4,054 hours. Application), and WVAB(AM), Virginia
Total Annual Cost: $701,550. Secretary, Office of the Secretary. Beach, Virginia (WVAB Renewal
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No [FR Doc. 2018–04944 Filed 3–9–18; 8:45 am] Application) should be granted
impact(s). BILLING CODE 6712–01–P pursuant to section 309(k)(1) of the
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| Contact | For additional information about the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. | |
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