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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

Federal Communications Commission

September 15, 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 November 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

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

internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via

internet at [email protected].

OMB Approval No.: 3060-0192.

Title: Section 87.103, Posting station license.

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; individuals or

households; state, local or tribal government, not-for-profit

institutions.

Number of Respondents: 47,800.

Estimated Hour Per Response: .250 hours per response.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.

Cost to Respondents: N/A.

Estimated Total Annual Burden: 11,950 hours.

Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping requirement contained in Section

87.103 is necessary to demonstrate that all transmitters in the

Aviation Service are properly licensed in accordance with the

requirements of Section 201 of the Communications Act of 1934, as

amended, 47 U.S.C. 301, No. 2020 of the International Radio

Regulations, and Article 30 of the Convention on International Civil

Aviation. This requirement is necessary so that quick resolution of any

harmful interference problems can be achieved and to ensure that the

station is operating in accordance with the appropriate rules,

statutes, and treaties.

Federal Communications Commission.

Shirley Suggs,

Chief, Publications Branch.

[FR Doc. 97-25123 Filed 9-22-97; 8:45 am]

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