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OMB Control No:
3060-0029
ICR Reference No:
200905-3060-003
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200811-3060-008
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
MB
Title:
Application for TV Broadcast Station License; Application for Construction Permit for Reserved Channel Noncommercial Educational (NCE) Broadcast Station; Application for Authority to Construct or ....
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Preapproved
Conclusion Date:
06/09/2009
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/05/2009
Terms of Clearance:
Pre-approval contingent upon no substantive changes to this collection after adoption of the final rule. Otherwise this collection should be re-submitted to OMB for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2012
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2009
Responses
6,480
0
6,425
Time Burden (Hours)
15,725
0
14,450
Cost Burden (Dollars)
22,660,540
0
21,869,625
Abstract:
Form 302-TV is used by licensees/ permittees of TV stations to obtain a new/modified license and/or notify the FCC of changes. Form 302-DTV is used by licensees/ permittees of DTV stations to obtain a new/modified station license, and/or to notify the FCC of certain changes in the licensed facilities of those stations. Form 340 is used to apply for authority to construct a new NCE FM, TV, and DTV station, or to make changes in the existing facilities. Form 349 is used to apply for authority to construct a new FM translator/booster station, or make changes in existing facilities. On April 7, 2009, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in the Matter of Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service and to Streamline Allotment, and Assignment Policies, MB Docket No. 09-52, FCC 09-30. In this Notice of Proposed Rule Making, the Commission proposes a number of changes to its policies and procedures in comparing mutually exclusive applications pursuant to Section 307(b). Among those changes is a new priority directed toward federally recognized Native American and Alaska Native tribes and tribal consortia.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 154(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 303
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 308
Name of Law: Communicatins Act of 1934, as amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3060-AJ23
Proposed rulemaking
74 FR 22498
05/13/2009
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
74 FR 22498
05/13/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for TV Broadcast Station License; Channel Noncommercial Educational (NCE) Broadcast Station; Application for Authority to Construct or.....
FCC Form 340
Application for Construction Permit for Reserved Channel Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Station
Application for TV Broadcast Station License; Channel Noncommercial Educational (NCE) Broadcast Station; Application for Authority to Construct or.....
FCC Form 340
Application for Construction Permit for Reserved Channel Noncommercial Educational Broadcast Station
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
6,480
6,425
0
55
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
15,725
14,450
0
1,275
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
22,660,540
21,869,625
0
790,915
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
On April 7, 2009, the Commission adopted a Notice of Proposed Rule Making in the Matter of Policies to Promote Rural Radio Service and to Streamline Allotment, and Assignment Policies, MB Docket No. 09-52, FCC 09-30 (released Apr. 20, 2009). As a result of this action, we have program changes of +1,275 burden hours and +$790,915 cost burden for this information collection.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$4,941,274
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Tom Nessinger 202 418-2709 thomas.nessinger@fcc.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/05/2009
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