Pre-approval granted contingent upon no substantive changes to the collection after the rule is finalized.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2012
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2011
3,884
0
3,217
7,727
0
6,335
2,148,549
0
1,730,335
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 Âfill-in service. The adopted cross service translating rules limit FM translators to providing Âfill-in service only, specifically within the AM primary stationÂs authorized service area. In addition, the Commission limited the cross-service rule changes to Âcurrently 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 Âfill-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 stationÂs 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.
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
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.
$128,152
No
No
Uncollected
Uncollected
No
Uncollected
Lisa Scanlan 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.
Application for Renewal of Broadcast Station License