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.
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
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