Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for

Review and Approval

August 19, 1997.

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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 24,

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

Commission, 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 collection(s) contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0767.

Title:

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit; individuals or

households.

Number of Respondents: 44,000.

Estimated Time Per Response: Ownership and Gross Revenues

Information--.5 to 4 hours; Disclosure of Terms of Joint Bidding

Agreements--.5 hours; Maintaining Ownership and Gross Revenues

Information--4 hours per response and 5 year retention; Transfer

Disclosure--.5 hours.

Cost to Respondents: $45,734,700.

Total Annual Burden: 764,500 hours.

Needs and Uses: The ownership, gross revenues and joint bidding

agreement information portions of this collection 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 provide telecommunications, multi-channel video

programming distribution and other communications 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 future

auctions. Likewise, the information collected in connection with

Sec. 1.2111(a) of the Commission's rules 47 CFR 1.2111(a) will be used

to maintain the market integrity of future auctions and prevent unjust

enrichment.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97-22480 Filed 8-22-97; 8:45 am]

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