The terrain shielding policy requires low power television applicants to submit: detailed terrain studies; or assent of potentially affected parties and graphic depiction of terrain when intervening terrain prevents a low power television applicant from interfering with other low power television or full-power television stations. The data is used by the FCC staff to determine if adequat protection can be provided by terrain shielding and if waiver of rules is warranted.
US Code:
47 USC 154(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Due to declining waiver requests, we have reduced the number of respondents from 50 to 25. Also, there is a reduction in the number of responses of 25, to the annual burden hours of 25 hours and the annual costs of $11,250.
$12,341
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Hossein Hashemzadeh 202 418-1600
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.
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0414 (2012).doc
Terrain Shielding Policy