# Notice of Public Information Collections Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-19881 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** August 6, 1996 - **Citation:** 61 FR 40843 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval July 31, 1996. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications, 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; [[Page 40844]] (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. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before September 5, 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. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected] and Timothy Fain, OMB Desk Officer, 10236 NEOB 725 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20503 or [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: On April 3, 1996 the Commission submitted the following collection to OMB for review and approval. The Commission inadvertently did not publish the Federal Register Notice request comments upon submission of this collection. Therefore we are requesting comments. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0641 Title: Amendment to Parts 2 and 90 of the Commission's Rules to provide for the use of 200 Channels outside of the Designated Filing Areas in the 896-901 MHz Bands Allotted to the Specialized Mobile Radio Pool, 2nd Order on Reconsideration & 7th R&O for the 900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service. Form No: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for- profit. Estimated Time Per Response: The Commission estimates the following: 4 hours per respondent to prepare ownership and gross revenue information for small business; 30 minutes per respondent to disclose the terms of joint bidding agreements and maintaining files on transfer of disclosure information; and 2 hours per respondent to provide information to show compliance with coverage requirements. Additionally, the Commission estimates approximately 75% of the respondents may hire a contractor to prepare the information. The time estimated for obtaining these services is 30 minutes per respondent for each requirement. Total Annual Burden: 1,139 hours. Costs to the Respondents: The Commission estimates an average salary for a contractor of $200 an hour. The cost for hiring these contractors is approximately $284,251. Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission to determine whether the applicant is legally, technically and financially qualified to be a licensee. Without such information the Commission could not determine whether to issue the licenses to the applicants that provides telecommunications services to the public and therefore fulfill its statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The information will also be used to ensure the market integrity of the auction. This collection has been revised to include the burden for any licenses that may be re- auctioned. Federal Communications Commission William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-19881 Filed 8-5-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A96-19881. Public record. Not legal advice.