Federal Register #3060-0249

FCC Requests Public Comment on Broadcast Station Recordkeeping Requirements

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public input regarding its information collection requirements for broadcast station records. - Government Buyer: - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) - Purpose: - Soliciting comments on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of maintaining station records for low power TV, TV translator, TV booster, and CARS stations - Focus on reducing paperwork and improving efficiency, especially for small businesses - Requirements: - Maintenance of logs and records related to tower light functioning, transmission details, maintenance activities, and compliance with FCC regulations - Estimated annual burden: 12,751 hours - Estimated total annual cost: $6,030,000 - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - This is a request for public comment, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments on its information collection efforts as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The FCC invites comments on the necessity, utility, accuracy, and burden of the information collection, including ways to improve and reduce the burden, especially on small businesses with fewer than 25 employees. The information collection involves maintaining station records for low power TV, TV translator, TV booster stations, and CARS stations, including logs of tower light functioning and transmission details. The FCC estimates a total annual burden of 12,751 hours and a total annual cost of $6,030,000 for this collection.

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