OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11( c ). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This action has no effect on any current approvals. If OMB has assigned this ICR a new OMB Control Number, the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. For future submissions of this information collection, reference the OMB Control Number provided. Resubmit when proposed rule is finalized.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2010
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2010
10,612
0
10,612
5,306
0
5,306
0
0
0
On August 15, 2007, the FCC adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket 07-172, FCC 07-144. The proposed rule changes would allow AM stations to use FM translator stations to rebroadcast the AM signal locally. 47 CFR 73.1207 requires that licensees of broadcast stations obtain written permission from an originating station prior to retransmitting any program or any part thereof. A copy of the written consent must be kept in the station's files and made available to the FCC upon request. Section 73.1207 also specifies procedures that broadcast stations must follow when rebroadcasting time signals, weather bulletins, or other material from non-broadcast services. 47 CFR 73.1207 requires that licensees of broadcast stations obtain written permission from the originating station prior to retransmitting any program or any part thereof. A copy of the written consent must be kept in the stations's files and made available to the FCC upon request. 47 CFR Section 74,784 requires licensees of low power television and TV translator stations to notify the FCC when rebroadcasting programs or signals or another station and to certify that written consent has been obtained from originating station. The FCC staff use the data to ensure compliance with Section 325(a) of the Communications Act, as amended. 47 CFR Section 74.1284 requires that the licensee of a FM translator station obtain prior consent to rebroadcast programs of any FM broadcast station or other FM translator. The licensee must notify the Commission of the call letters of each station rebroadcast and must certify that written consent has been received from the licensees of that station.
US Code:
47 USC 154(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 325
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
On August 15, 2007, the Commission adopted proposed rules, FCC 07-144, that are proposing to add a new universe of filers to this information collection. Therefore, the proposed rules are proposing to add a program change to this information collection that will increase the number of respondents, responses and annual burden hours for this collection.
$4,599
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Uncollected
Lisa Scalan 202 418-2700
Reginfo record details
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:
(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;
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.
Sections 73.1207, 74.784 and 74.1284, Rebroadcasts