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

October 29, 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 December 8,

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., NW., 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 Control Number: 3060-0589.

Title: FCC Remittance Advice and Continuation Sheet.

Form Number: FCC Form 159/159-C.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for-

profit; not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 635,738.

Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 hours.

Cost to Respondents: N/A.

Total Annual Burden: 317,869 hours.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 159/159-C is required for payment of

regulatory fees and for use when paying for multiple filings with a

single payment instrument, or when paying by credit card. The forms

require specific information to track payment history, to facilitate

the efficient and expeditious processing of collections by a lockbox

bank. The forms were revised to include Taxpayer Identification Number

(TIN) which is used for anyone who requests services from the FCC. The

Taxpayer Identification Number is required by the Debt Collection

Improvement Act of 1996.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Acting Secretary.

[FR Doc. 97-29301 Filed 11-5-97; 8:45 am]

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