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verification procedures. We are 

concerned about the possibility of 

waste, fraud, and abuse in this program 

by consumers and telecommunications 

carriers, in federal default states as well 

as in other states. We therefore seek 

comment on how to improve the 

certification and verification 

requirements. Commenters should 

suggest ways in which the USF 

Administrator can better ensure that 

Lifeline and Link-Up low-income 

consumers are eligible for such 

programs after their initial enrollment. 

Commenters should also discuss 

whether different methods should be 

used to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse 

in federal default states and in states 

that are not federal default states. 

IV. Procedural Matters 

A. Initial Paperwork Reduction Act 

Analysis 

36. This NOI does not contain 

proposed or modified information 

collections subject to the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’), Public 

Law 104–13. This NOI does not contain 

any new or modified ‘‘information 

collection burden for small business 

concerns with fewer than 25 

employees,’’ pursuant to the Small 

Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, 

Public Law 107–198. 

B. Ex Parte Rules 

37. This is as a ‘‘permit-but-disclose’’ 

proceeding subject to the requirements 

under section 1.1206(b) of the 

Commission’s rules. Ex parte 

presentations are permissible if 

disclosed in accordance with 

Commission rules, except during the 

Sunshine Agenda period when 

presentations, ex parte or otherwise, are 

generally prohibited. Persons making 

oral ex parte presentations are reminded 

that a memorandum summarizing a 

presentation must contain a summary of 

the substance of the presentation and 

not merely a listing of the subjects 

discussed. More than a one- or twosentence description of the views and 

arguments presented is generally 

required. Additional rules pertaining to 

oral and written presentations are set 

forth in section 1.1206(b). 

C. Filing Requirements 

38. Comments and Replies. Pursuant 

to sections 1.415 and 1.419 of the 

Commission’s rules, interested parties 

may file comments on or before the 

dates indicated on the first page of this 

document. Comments may be filed 

using: (1) The Commission’s Electronic 

Comment Filing System (‘‘ECFS’’), (2) 

the Federal Government’s eRulemaking 

Portal, or (3) procedures for filing paper 

copies. 

39. Electronic Filers: Comments may 

be filed electronically using the Internet 

by accessing the ECFS: http:// 

www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs or the Federal 

eRulemaking Portal: http:// 

www.regulations.gov. Filers should 

follow the instructions provided on the 

Web site for submitting comments. For 

ECFS filers, if multiple docket or 

rulemaking numbers appear in the 

caption of this proceeding, filers must 

transmit one electronic copy of the 

comments for each docket or 

rulemaking number referenced in the 

caption. In completing the transmittal 

screen, filers should include their full 

name, U.S. Postal Service mailing 

address, and the applicable docket or 

rulemaking number. Parties may also 

submit an electronic comment by 

Internet e-mail. To get filing 

instructions, filers should send an 

e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the 

following words in the body of the 

message, ‘‘get form.’’ A sample form and 

directions will be sent in response. 

40. Paper Filers: Parties who choose 

to file by paper must file an original and 

four copies of each filing. If more than 

one docket or rulemaking number 

appears in the caption of this 

proceeding, filers must submit two 

additional copies for each additional 

docket or rulemaking number. Filings 

can be sent by hand or messenger 

delivery, by commercial overnight 

courier, or by first-class or overnight 

U.S. Postal Service mail (although we 

continue to experience delays in 

receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All 

filings must be addressed to the 

Commission’s Secretary, Office of the 

Secretary, Federal Communications 

Commission. 

• The Commission’s contractor will 

receive hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the 

Commission’s Secretary at 236 

Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, 

Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours 

at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All 

hand deliveries must be held together 

with rubber bands or fasteners. Any 

envelopes must be disposed of before 

entering the building. 

• Commercial overnight mail (other 

than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail 

and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 

East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, 

MD 20743. 

• U.S. Postal Service first-class, 

Express, and Priority mail should be 

addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., 

Washington, DC 20554. 

41. Availability of Documents. 

Comments, reply comments, and ex 

parte submissions will be available for 

public inspection during regular 

business hours in the Commission 

Reference Center, Federal 

Communications Commission, 445 12th 

Street, SW., CY–A257, Washington, DC 

20554. These documents will also be 

available free online, via ECFS. 

Documents will be available 

electronically in ASCII, Word, and/or 

Adobe Acrobat. 

42. Accessibility Information. To 

request information in accessible 

formats (computer diskettes, large print, 

audio recording, and Braille), send an 

e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the 

Commission’s Consumer and 

Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 

418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 

(TTY). This document can also be 

downloaded in Word and Portable 

Document Format (‘‘PDF’’) at: http:// 

www.fcc.gov. 

V. Ordering Clauses 

43. Accordingly, it is ordered that, 

pursuant to sections 1, 4(i) and (j), 9, 

205, and 303(r) of the Communications 

Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 

154(i), 154(j), 159, 205, and 303(r), this 

Notice of Inquiry is hereby adopted. 

Federal Communications Commission. 

Marlene H. Dortch, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. E8–24300 Filed 10–10–08; 8:45 am] 

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 

COMMISSION 

Sunshine Act Meeting; FCC To Hold 

Open Commission Meeting 

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 in 

Nashville, TN 

October 8, 2008. 

The Federal Communications 

Commission will hold an Open Meeting 

on the subjects listed below on 

Wednesday, October 15, 2008, which is 

scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in 

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No. Bureau Subject 

1 Media .............................................................. Title: Amendment of Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission’s Rules to Establish Rules for 

Digital Low Power Television, Television Translator, and Television Booster Stations 

and to Amend Rules for Digital Class A Television Stations. 

Summary: The Commission will consider an Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, and Memorandum Opinion and Order considering issues with respect to the 

low power television digital transition. 

2 Public Safety & Homeland Security ............... Title: Improving Public Safety Communications in the 800 MHz Band; Relinquishment By 

Sprint Nextel of Channels in the Interleaved, Expansion, and Guard Bands. 

Summary: The Commission will consider an Order addressing Sprint Nextel’s June 17, 

2008 Petition for Relief regarding its 800 MHz spectrum holdings in the Interleaved 

Band (809–815/854–860 MHz), Expansion Band (815–816/860–861 MHz) and Guard 

Band (816–187/861–862 MHz). 

3 Wireless Tele-Communications ..................... Title: Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets (WT Docket No. 00–230). 

Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Order on Reconsideration concerning 

the Secondary Markets proceeding. 

4 Wireless Tele-Communications ..................... Title: Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules To Provide for Flexible Use of the 

896–901 MHz and 935–940 MHz Band Allotted to the Business and Industrial Land 

Transportation Pool. 

Summary: The Commission will consider a Report and Order whether to adopt geographic 

service licensing and competitive bidding rules for spectrum presently unencumbered 

within the spectrum currently allotted at 900 MHz for Business/Industrial Land Transportation (B/ILT) use. The Commission will also consider appropriate interference protection standards and whether the Commission should lift the ‘‘freeze’’ placed on applications for new 900 MHz B/ILT authorizations. 

5 Wireless Tele-Communications ..................... Title: EFL Realty Trust, Applications for New Licenses In the Non-SMR 900 MHz Band for 

Industrial/Business Pool, Trunked (YU) Stations at Multiple Locations. 

Summary: The Commission will consider an Order addressing the dismissal of thirteen 

applications filed by EFL Realty Trust, proposing non-Specialized Mobile Radio trunked 

service in the Industrial/Business Pool 900 MHz band. 

6 International .................................................... Title: 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review—Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 of 

the Commission’s Rules Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Satellite 

Network Earth Stations and Space Stations. 

Streamlining the Commission’s Rules and Regulations for Satellite Applications and Licensing Procedures. 

Summary: The Commission will consider an Eighth Report and Order and Order On Reconsideration concerning issues raised in the Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in this proceeding, IB Docket No. 00–248. 

7 International .................................................... Title: Second Annual Report and Analysis of Competitive Market Conditions with Respect 

to Domestic and International Satellite Communications Services 

Summary: The Commission will consider a Second Annual Report to the United States 

Congress on the status of competition in the markets for domestic and international satellite communications services, as required by Section 703 of the Communications Satellite Act of 1962, as amended. 

*The summaries listed in this notice are intended for the use of the public attending open Commission meetings. Information not summarized 

may also be considered at such meetings. Consequently these summaries should not be interpreted to limit the Commission’s authority to consider any relevant information. 

Open captioning will be provided for 

this event. Other reasonable 

accommodations for people with 

disabilities are available upon request. 

Include a description of the 

accommodation you will need including 

as much detail as you can. Also include 

a way we can contact you if we need 

more information. Make your request as 

early as possible; please allow at least 5 

days advance notice. Last minute 

requests will be accepted, but may be 

impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: 

fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & 

Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202– 

418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty). 

For a fee this meeting can be viewed 

live over George Mason University’s 

Capitol Connection. The Capitol 

Connection also will carry the meeting 

live via the Internet. To purchase these 

services, call (703) 993–3100 or go to 

http://www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu. 

Copies of materials adopted at this 

meeting can be purchased from the 

FCC’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy 

and Printing, Inc. (202) 488–5300; Fax 

(202) 488–5563; TTY (202) 488–5562. 

These copies are available in paper 

format and alternative media, including 

large print/type; digital disk; and audio 

and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, 

Inc. may be reached by e-mail at 

FCC@BCPIWEB.com. 

Additional information concerning 

this meeting may be obtained from 

Audrey Spivack or David Fiske, Office 

of Media Relations, (202) 418–0500; 

TTY 1–888–835–5322. Audio/Video 

coverage of the meeting will be 

broadcast live with open captioning 

over the Internet from the FCC’s Audio/ 

Video Events Web page at http:// 

www.fcc.gov/realaudio. 

Federal Communications Commission. 

Marlene H. Dortch, 

Secretary. 

[FR Doc. E8–24412 Filed 10–9–08; 4:15 pm] 

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Agency Information Collection 

Activities; Submission for OMB 

Review; Comment Request; Extension 

AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission 

(‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘FTC’’). 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The information collection 

requirements described below will be 


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