Application for Renewal of License for AM, FM, TV, Translator, or LPTV Station

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
29603	Application for Renewal of License for AM, FM, TV, Translator, or LPTV Station Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0110	ICR Reference No: 199709-3060-013
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199605-3060-021
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Renewal of License for AM, FM, TV, Translator, or LPTV Station
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 09/24/1997
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/24/1997
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/23/1997
Terms of Clearance: The FCC shall ensure that an FCC notice is issued informing potential filers of the correct version of the FCC-303-S to use and describing how the FCC-398 can be used to meet some of the FCC filing requirements for children programming. The FCC should ensure that the PRA statement and OMB clearance information is attached to the supplement to eliminate any potential confusion. OMB is adding 1000 hours to include the burden associated with the requirement that broadcasters notify publishers of programming guides of the educational/informational nature of programming and the age groups. OMB also approves the third party notifications required by Section 73.673 (a), specifically the requirement to identify program content at the beginning of the program. The requirement of Section 73.3526 that a station maintain a point of contact for public comment is also covered. The FCC shall submit a Change Worksheet to document the burden associated with these requirements.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/1998	01/31/1998	08/31/1999
Responses	5,492	0	4,658
Time Burden (Hours)	10,190	0	6,230
Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,055,000	0	1,893,000

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Abstract: FCC-303-S is used in applying for renewal of license for an AM, FM, TV, FM/TV translator, and LPTV broadcast stations. The data is used by FCC staff to assure that necessary forms connected with renewal have been filed and that licensee continues to meet basic statutory requirements to remain a licensee. The local public notice informs the public that the station has filed for license renewal.

Emergency Justfication:

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for Renewal of License for AM, FM, TV, Translator, or LPTV Station	FCC303-S

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	5,492	4,658	0	602	232	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	10,190	6,230	0	2,857	1,103	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	3,055,000	1,893,000	0	0	1,162,000	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 09/23/1997

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