Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License, FCC Form 303-S; Section 73.3555(d), Daily Newspaper Cross Ownership

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29607	Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0110	ICR Reference No: 200907-3060-016
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 200807-3060-006
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: MB
Title: Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License, FCC Form 303-S; Section 73.3555(d), Daily Newspaper Cross Ownership
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: 08/31/2009
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/29/2009
Terms of Clearance: Pre-approval granted contingent upon no substantive changes to the collection after the rule is finalized.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2012	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2011
Responses	3,884	0	3,217
Time Burden (Hours)	7,727	0	6,335
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,148,549	0	1,730,335

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Abstract: On June 29, 2009, the Commission adopted a Report and Order, Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172, FCC 09-59. In the Report and Order, the Commission adopted changes to the FM translator rules that would allow AM stations to use authorized FM translator stations to rebroadcast the AM signal locally, retransmitting their AM programming as a “fill-in” service. The adopted cross service translating rules limit FM translators to providing “fill-in” service only, specifically within the AM primary station’s authorized service area. In addition, the Commission limited the cross-service rule changes to “currently authorized FM translators,” that is, those translators with licenses or permit in effect as of May 1, 2009. Consistent with actions taken by the Commission in the Report and Order, the following changes are made to Form 303-S: Section V of Form 303-S, to be completed by FM and TV Translator and Low Power TV licensees only, includes a new certification concerning compliance with the AM station “fill-in” service requirements. Specifically, in the AM service, applicants certify that the coverage contour of the FM translator station is contained within the lesser of: (a) the 2 mV/m daytime contour of the AM primary station being rebroadcast, or (b) a 25-mile radius centered at the AM station’s transmitter site. The instructions for Section V have been revised to assist applicants with completing the new question. FCC Form 303-S will be used in applying for renewal of license of such FM translator stations. The Commission is revising the Form 303-S to reflect the changes in the rules applicable to FM translator stations used by AM stations to rebroadcast their AM signals.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 307 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 308 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 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AI93	Final or interim final rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 62616	11/06/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	74 FR 37706	07/29/2009
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License	FCC Form 303-S

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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	3,884	3,217	0	667	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,727	6,335	0	1,392	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,148,549	1,730,335	0	418,214	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: We have program changes to the annual burden hours and cost burden due to the Commission adopting Report and Order, Amendment of Service and Eligibility Rules for FM Broadcast Translator Stations, MB Docket No. 07-172, FCC 09-59. The annual burden hours have increased by a +1,392 hours and an increase in the cost of a +$418,214.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $128,152

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

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 07/29/2009

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