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###### Federal Communications Commission

# AGENCY:

Federal Communications Commission.

# ACTION:

Notice and request for comments.

# SUMMARY:

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. 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 collection burden on 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 control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

# DATES:

Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 11, 2012. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

# ADDRESSES:

                        Direct all PRA comments to the Federal Communications Commission via email to                         *PRA@fcc.gov*                         and                         *Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.*

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

*OMB Control Number:*                     3060-0120.                

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

*Title:*                     Broadcast EEO Program Model Report, FCC Form 396-A.                

*Form Number:*                     FCC Form 396-A.                

*Respondents:*                     Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions.                

*Number of Respondents and Responses:*                     5,000 respondents; 5,000 responses.                

*Estimated Time per Response:*                     1 hour.                

*Frequency of Response:*                     On occasion reporting requirement.                

*Obligation to Respond:*                     Required to obtain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in Sections 154(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.                

*Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:*                     There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information.                

*Total Annual Burden:*                     5,000 hours.                

*Total Annual Cost:*                     None.                

*Privacy Impact Assessment(s):*                     No impact(s).                

*Needs and Uses:*                     The Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Model Program Report, FCC Form 396-A, is filed in conjunction with applicants seeking authority to construct a new broadcast station, to obtain assignment of construction permit or license and/or seeking authority to acquire control of an entity holding construction permit or license. This program is designed to assist the applicant in establishing an effective EEO program for its station.                

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene H. Dortch,

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

[FR Doc. 2012-5898 Filed 3-9-12; 8:45 am]

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