Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

June 2, 1997.

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 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 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 comments should be submitted on or before July 9, 1997.

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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications

Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via

internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies

of the information collections contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval No.: 3060-0108.

Title: Emergency Alert Systems--EAS Activation Report.

Form No.: FCC 201.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit

institutions.

Number of Respondents: 14,000.

Estimated Hour Per Response: .034 (2 minutes).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 476 hours.

Needs and Uses: The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) has been

changed to the Emergency Alert System (EAS). This change required that

all EBS collections and forms be corrected to reflect the name change.

The EAS Activation Report postcard was developed as part of the EAS

planning program. The program is a tri-agency agreement between the

FCC, NOAA National Weather Service, and the Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA). The information is needed to maintain

accurate records and documentation of broadcast stations and cable

systems in compliance with FCC rules, and to enhance and encourage

participation in the national, state and local EAS. Any reduction in

the frequency of this activity would result in a proportional loss of

benefit and would cause a delay in the detection of EAS equipment

failures that would cause the loss of national, state and local

emergency messages to the public, which in turn, could cause the loss

of life and property. In keeping with the objectives of the Paperwork

Reduction Act, this collection can now be filed by electronic mail to

[email protected]

OMB Approval No.: 3060-0318.

Title: Notification of Commencement of Service or of Additional or

Modified Facilities.

Form No.: FCC 489.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 7,000.

Estimated Hour Per Response: 3.62 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 25,340 hours.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 489 is a multi-purpose form used by

commercial mobile radio service providers subject to 47 CFR Parts 22

and 24 to notify the Commission of commencement of service,

satisfaction of construction requirements, additional transmitters,

minor modifications to stations and for certain other miscellaneous

purposes. In addition to the requirements specified on the form,

applicants may be required to file exhibits and showings as specified

by the applicable rule part. The requested information is used by

Commission staff in carrying out its duties as set forth in Sections

308 and

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309 of the Communications Act of 1934. Various sections in 47 CFR Parts

22 and 24 require submission of FCC Form 489. FCC Form 489 is filed by

Public Mobile and Personal Communications Services licensees. The form

is being revised to add a space for the licensee to provide an

Internet/e-mail address and to request the licensee's Taxpayer

Identification Number. The TIN is required to comply with the Debt

Collection Improvement Act of 1996. A type of licensee ``government

entity'' is also being added to the choices prior to the signature on

the application. The burden reflects a decrease in the number of

respondents from 10,000 to 7,000 and a decrease in total burden hours

from 36,200 to 25,340 (3.62 hours per form). This is attributed to an

adjustment and re-evaluation of receipts.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97-14952 Filed 6-6-97; 8:45 am]

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