Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, 5 CFR 1320 Authority; Comments Requested

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

Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated

Authority, 5 CFR 1320 Authority; Comments Requested

July 28, 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, Pub. L. 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should

submit comments by September 30, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Judy Boley, Federal Communications

Commission, 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 Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval No.: 3060-0132.

Title: Supplemental Information--72-76 MHz Operational Fixed

Stations.

Form Number: FCC Form 1068-A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-

profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 300.

Estimate Hour Per Response: .50 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 150 hours.

Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that the applicant agrees to

eliminate any harmful interference caused by the operation to TV

reception on either channel 4 or 5 that might develop. This form is

required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; International

Treaties and FCC Rules, 47 CFR Part 90.257.

FCC staff will use the data to determine if the information

submitted will meet the FCC rule requirements for the assignment of

frequencies in the 72-76 MHz band.

OMB Approval No.: 3060-0021.

Title: Civil Air Patrol Radio Station License.

Form Number: FCC Form 480.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 12.

Estimate Hour Per Response: .84 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 1 hour.

Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants file the FCC Form

480 to apply for a new, renewed, or modified Civil Air Patrol Radio

Station License. This form is required by the Communications Act of

1934, as amended; International Treaties and FCC Rules, 47 CFR Parts

1.922, 87.21, and 87.31.

The data will be used by Commission personnel to evaluate the

application to issue licenses, to provide information for enforcement

and rulemaking proceedings and to maintain a current inventory of

licensees.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97-20257 Filed 7-31-97; 8:45 am]

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