# Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-17532 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** July 7, 1997 - **Citation:** 62 FR 36283 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission June 27, 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 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 comments should be submitted on or before September 5, 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.: 3060-0621. Title: Rules and Requirements for Broadband PCS Licenses. Form No.: N/A Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 12,000. Estimated Hour Per Response: .50-20 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting and recordkeeping requirement. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 13,000 hours. Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission in carrying out its duties to determine the technical, legal, and other qualifications of applicants to obtain a broadband Personal Communications Service license. The information is also used to determine whether grant of an application will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity. The staff uses the information to ensure that licensees who acquire their licenses through competitive bidding are not unjustly enriched by premature transfer of their licenses. Without this information, the Commission could not fulfill its statutory responsibilities. OMB Control No.: 3060-0508. Title: Rewrite and Update of Part 22. Form No.: N/A Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 20,860. Estimated Hour Per Response: .25-600 hours. Estimated Annual Burden: 76,140 hours. Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting and recordkeeping requirement. Needs and Uses: The information collections contained in Part 22 are used by the Commission in carrying out its duties to determine the technical, legal [[Page 36284]] and other qualifications of applicants to operate a station in the Public Mobile services. The information is also used to determine whether grant of an application will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity. The staff uses the information to ensure that applicants and licensees comply with ownership and transfer restrictions. Without this information, the Commission could not fulfill its statutory responsibilities. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0261. Title: Section 90.215, Transmitter measurements. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 129,900. Estimated Hour Per Response: .033 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 4,287 hours. Needs and Uses: This information collection requires technical measurements on each transmitter upon initial installation. This information helps assure proper operation of transmitters, thereby reducing instances of interference. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0295. Title: Sections 90.607(b)(1) and (c)(1), Supplemental information to be furnished by applicants for facilities under this subpart. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 2,028. Estimated Hour Per Response: .025 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 507 hours. Needs and Uses: This information collection requires certain applicants requesting 800 MHz facilities to furnish a list of any other licensed facilities they hold within 40 miles of the applied for base station. This information is used to determine if an applicant's proposed system is necessary in light of communications facilities it already owns. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0624. Title: Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Establish New Personal Communications Services. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 1,782. Estimated Hour Per Response: 15.1 hours. Frequency of Response: 1, 5, or 10 years, depending on the license. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 26,843 hours. Needs and Uses: This information collection requires all narrowband PCS licensees, except for paging response channel licensees, to file materials that show their compliance with the construction requirements of this service. These requirements were adopted to ensure that licensees quickly construct their systems and that the systems serve significant areas. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-17532 Filed 7-3-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-17532. Public record. Not legal advice.