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###### Federal Communications Commission

# AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

# ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

# SUMMARY:

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) ways to further reduce the information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number.

# DATES:

Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before April 16, 2012. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Submit your PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via fax at 202-395-5167 or via Internet at                         *Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov*                         and to Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, via the Internet at                         *Judith-b.herman@fcc.gov.*                         To submit your PRA comments by email send them to:                         *PRA@fcc.gov.*

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Judith B. Herman, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418-0214.

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*OMB Control Number:*                     3060-0202.                

*Title:*                     Section 87.37, Developmental License.                

*Form Number:*                     N/A.                

*Type of Review:*                     Extension of a currently approved collection.                

*Respondents:*                     Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal Government.                

*Number of Respondents:*                     10 respondents; 10 responses.                

*Estimated Time per Response:*                     8 hours.                

*Frequency of Response:*                     On occasion and annual reporting requirements.                

*Obligation to Respond:*                     Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 151, 303(g) and 307(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.                

*Total Annual Burden:*                     80 hours.                

*Total Annual Cost:*                     N/A.                

*Privacy Impact Assessment:*                     N/A.                

*Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:*                     There is no need for confidentiality.                

*Needs and Uses:*                     The Commission is seeking OMB approval for an extension of this expiring information collection in order to obtain the full three year approval from them. There are no changes in the reporting requirements. There are no changes to the Commission's previous burden estimates.                

*Section 87.37 requires that a report, which shall include comprehensive and detailed information on:*

(a) The results of the operation to date;

(b) Analysis of the results obtained;

(c) Copies of any published reports;

(d) Need for continuation of the program; and

(e) Number of hours of operation on each authorized frequency during the term of the license to the date of the report, on the results of a developmental program shall be filed with and made a part of each application for renewal of authorization.

                    This showing must be signed by the applicant. In cases where no renewal is                           ( print page 8256)                        requested, such report shall be filed within 60 days of the expiration of such authorization. Matters which the applicant does not wish to disclose publicly may be so labeled, and not be publicly disclosed without permission of the applicant. The data is required to determine whether such developmental authorizations should be renewed and/or whether rulemaking proceedings should be initiated to provide generally for such operations in the Aviation Service.                

The information is used by the Commission to determine the merits of the program for which a developmental authorization was granted. If such information was not collected, the value of developmental programs in the Aviation Service would be severely limited. The Commission would have little, if any information available regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the subject developmental operations, and therefore, would be handicapped in determining whether developmental authorizations should be renewed or a rulemaking proceeding initiated to accommodate new operations in this radio service.

*OMB Control Number:*                     3060-0222.                

*Title:*                     Section 97.213, Telecommand of an Amateur Station.                

*Form Number:*                     N/A.                

*Type of Review:*                     Extension of a currently approved collection.                

*Respondents:*                     Individuals or households.                

*Number of Respondents:*                     500 respondents; 500 responses.                

*Estimated Time per Response:*                     12 minutes.                

*Frequency of Response:*                     Third party disclosure requirement.                

*Obligation to Respond:*                     Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. Sections 151-155, 301-609 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.                

*Total Annual Burden:*                     100 hours.                

*Total Annual Cost:*                     N/A.                

*Privacy Impact Assessment:*                     Yes.                

*Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:*                     There is no need for confidentiality.                

*Needs and Uses:*                     The Commission is seeking OMB approval for an extension of this expiring information collection in order to obtain the full three year approval from them. There are no changes in the third party disclosure requirement. There are no changes to the Commission's previous burden estimates.                

The third party disclosure requirement contained in 47 CFR section 97.213 consists of posting a photocopy of the amateur station license, a label with the name, address and telephone number of the station licensee, and the name of at least one authorized control operator in a conspicuous place at the station location. This requirement is necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful interference problems can be identified and to ensure that the station is operating in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

The information is used by FCC personnel during inspections and investigations to assure that remotely controlled amateur radio stations are licensed in accordance with applicable rules, statutes and treaties. In the absence of this third party disclosure requirement (posting requirement), field inspections and investigations related to harmful interference could be severely hampered and needlessly prolonged due to inability to quickly obtain vital information about a remotely controlled station.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene H. Dortch,

Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.

[FR Doc. 2012-3320 Filed 2-13-12; 8:45 am]

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