Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by FCC For Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR Part 1320 authority, comments requested

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by FCC

For Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR Part 1320 authority,

comments requested

May 1, 1996.

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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, 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

Commissions burden estimates; (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. The FCC is reviewing the following information

collection requirements for possible 3-year extension under delegated

authority 5 CFR 1320, authority delegated to the Commission by the

Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before July 8, 1996.

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.

ADDRESS: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications,

Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to

[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies

of the information collections contact Dorothy Conway at 202-418-0217

or via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0576.

Title: Application for Renewal of Amateur Radio Station License.

Form No.: FCC 610R.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals.

Number of Respondents: 2,000.

Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.

Total Annual Burden: 168 hours.

Needs and Uses: Amateur Radio Service licensees are required to

apply for renewal of their radio station license every ten years. In

lieu of filing a ``long'' form (FCC 610), the Commission allows this

``short'' form renewal to be filed. This form is computer generated and

sent to licensees near the end of their ten year license term. They can

renew simply by signing and returning the application as opposed to

answering several questions on the ``long'' form. Commission personnel

will use this data to determine eligibility for radio station renewal

authorization and to issue a license. Data is also used by

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compliance personnel in conjunction with field engineers for

enforcement and interference resolution purposes. The data collected is

required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and

International Treaties.

A space for the applicant to provide an Internet address is being

added to the form. This will provide an additional option of reaching

the applicant should the FCC have any questions concerning the

application.

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0079.

Title: Application for An Amateur Club, Races or Military

Recreation Station License.

Form No.: FCC 610B.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 2,000.

Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.

Total Annual Burden: 168 hours.

Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require applicants to file FCC Form 610B

for new, modified, or renewed Amateur Club, Radio Amateur Civil

Emergency Service (RACES), or Military Recreation station licenses. The

data is used by Call Sign Administrators and Commission staff to

determine if the applicant is eligible for Amateur Club, RACES, or

Military Recreation Station License. The information is used in issuing

authorizations of service and is vital to maintain an acceptable

database.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 96-11523 Filed 5-8-96; 8:45 am]

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