Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated

Authority

March 23, 2004.

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its

continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public

and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the

following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork

Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency 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

Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control

number. 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; and (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.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be

submitted on or before June 21, 2004. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Les

Smith, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1-

A804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies

of the information collections contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or

via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0570.

Title: Section 76.982, Continuation of Rate Agreements.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: State, local, or tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 25.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.

Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 13 hours.

Total Annual Cost: None.

Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact.

Needs and Uses: Franchise authorities that were regulating basic

cable rates pursuant to a rate agreement executed before July 1, 1990,

may continue to regulate rates during the remainder of the agreement.

Franchise authorities must notify the FCC of their intentions to

continue regulating rates under the rate agreement.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0562.

Title: Section 76.916, Petition for Recertification.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; and State,

local, or tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 10.

Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third

party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 100 hours.

Total Annual Costs: None.

Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact.

Needs and Uses: A franchising authority wishing to assume

jurisdiction to regulate basic cable service and associated equipment

rates after its request for certification has been denied or revoked,

may file a petition for recertification with the FCC. The petition must

be served on the cable operator and on any interested party that

participated in the proceeding denying or revoking the original

certification.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene H. Dortch,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 04-8843 Filed 4-19-04; 8:45 am]

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