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OMB Control No:
3060-0016
ICR Reference No:
201010-3060-006
Status:
Historical Inactive
Previous ICR Reference No:
200802-3060-017
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
MB
Title:
Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station, FCC Form 346, Section 74.793(d), LPTV Out-of-Core Digital Displacement Application
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:
11/26/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
10/18/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2013
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2011
Responses
3,500
0
3,500
Time Burden (Hours)
33,250
0
24,500
Cost Burden (Dollars)
19,418,000
0
10,493,000
Abstract:
On September 17, 2010, the Commission adopted the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, In the Matter of Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commissions Rules to Establish Rules for Digital Low Power Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations and to Amend Rules for Digital Class A Television Stations, MB Docket No. 03-185, FCC 10-172 (LPTV Digital Transition FNPRM). This document contains rules and policies for low power television stations (LPTV) to transition from analog to digital broadcasting. Due to the Commission proposing these rules and policies to effectuate the low power digital transition, the LPTV Digital Transition NPRM proposes new PRA burdens on licensees. The new proposed rules and policies that contain information collection requirements are as follows: 47 CFR Section 74.793(d) proposes that certain digital low power and TV translator stations will be required to submit information as to vertical radiation patterns as part of their applications (FCC Forms 346 and 301-CA) for new or modified construction permits. LPTV Out-of-Core Digital Displacement Application. The Commission proposes to require all low power station with facilities on out-of-core channels (channels 52-59) to submit a digital displacement (FCC Form 346) application proposing an in-core channel (channels 2-51, excluding channel 37) not later than June 30, 2011.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 154(i), 303, 307, 308, 309,301
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3060-AI38
Proposed rulemaking
75 FR 63766
10/18/2010
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 63766
10/18/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 63766
10/18/2010
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 Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station, FCC Form 346, Section 74.793(d), LPTV Out-of-Core Digital Displacement Application
FCC Form 346
Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station
Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a Low Power TV, TV Translator or TV Booster Station, FCC Form 346, Section 74.793(d), LPTV Out-of-Core Digital Displacement Application
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
3,500
3,500
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
33,250
24,500
0
8,750
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
19,418,000
10,493,000
0
4,375,000
4,550,000
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:
If the Commission adopts the information collection requirements pertaining to the LPTV digital transition notices contained in FCC 10-172, this information collection will have program changes/increases to the annual burden hours of 8,750 hours and $4,375,000 to the annual cost burden. Also, there will be adjustments to this information collection of $4,550,000 which are due to increases in consulting fees.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$3,515,680
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
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:
Shaun Maher 202 418-2324 smaher@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:
10/18/2010
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