# Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-4030 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** February 19, 1997 - **Citation:** 62 FR 7457 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirements Submitted to OMB for Emergency Review and Approval 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 collections, 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 penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not diplay a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed collection 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 estimates; (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 information techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before February 26, 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 Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected] and Timothy Fain, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-3561 or via internet at [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Dorothy Conway at 202-418-0217or via internet to [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0343. Title: Section 25.140 - Qualifications of Satellite Space Station Licensees. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Provision to existing collection. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other for- profit; Small businesses and organizations. Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated time per response: 100 hours. Total Annual Burden: 2500 hours. Estimated Cost per Respondent: Based on the assumption that applicants will hire outside counsel at an approximate cost of $150 per hour, it is estimated that the cost per submission will be $150,000.00. Needs and Uses The collections of information contained in Part 25 are used by Commission staff in carrying out its duties as set forth in Section 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 308 and 309, to determine the technical, legal and other qualifications of an applicant to operate a satellite space station. The one-step financial showings, including amendments to pending applications filed under this policy, will be used by the Commission to determine whether applicants are qualified to construct, launch and operate satellite space station facilities in order to provide timely service to the public. The information collected is used to determine whether the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served, in accordance with Section 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 309. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0108. Title: Emergency Alert System Activation Report. Form No.: Form 201. Type of Review: Revision to existing collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 13,000 with an estimated 1,300 annual responses. Estimated time per response: 2 minutes. Total Annual Burden: 42 hours. Estimated Cost per Respondent: 0 costs. Needs and Uses: The information is needed to maintain accurate records and documentation of broadcast stations and cable systems in compliance with FCC rules, locat Emergency Alert System (EAS) equipment failures, and to enhance and encourage participation in the national, state and local EAS. [[Page 7458]] Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-4030 Filed 2-18-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A97-4030. Public record. Not legal advice.