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

April 20, 1998.

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 May 26, 1998.

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 No.: 3060-0756.

Title: Procedural Requirements and Policies for Commission

Processing of Bell Operating Company Applications for the Provision of

In-Region, InterLATA Services Under Section 271 of the Communications

Act.

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit; state, local or tribal

governments.

Number of Respondents: 75.

Estimated Time Per Response: 250 hours average time per response.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Cost to Respondents: N/A.

Total Annual Burden: 18,820 hours.

Needs and Uses: In a Public Notice released 9/19/97, the

Commission revised various procedural requirements and policies

relating to the Commission's processing of Bell Operating Company (BOC)

applications to provide in-region, interLATA services pursuant to

section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Section 271

provides for applications on a state-by-state basis. The Public Notice

requires that applicants file an original and 11 copies of each

application, together with one copy on a computer diskette. The

applications each will consist of a stand-alone, principal document

with supporting documentation such as records of state proceedings,

interconnection agreements, affidavits, etc. Each application will also

include written consultations from state regulatory commissions and the

U.S. Department of Justice.

OMB Control No.: 3060-0355.

Title: Rate of Return Reports.

Form No.: FCC Forms 492, 492-A.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

Number of Respondents: 107.

Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours average time per response.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; on occasion and

annual reporting requirement.

Cost to Respondents: N/A.

Total Annual Burden: 856 hours.

Needs and Uses: Filing of FCC Form 492 and FCC Form 492-A is

required by Section 65.600 of the FCC Rules. Filing of the FCC Form 492

on an annual basis is required from each local exchange carrier or

group of affiliated carriers which is not subject to Sections 61.41

through 61.49 of the Commission's Rules and which has filed individual

access tariffs during the enforcement period. Each local exchange

carrier or group of affiliated carriers subject to the previously

stated sections shall file the FCC Form 492-A report with the

Commission for the calendar year. These carriers are also required to

file within 15 months after the end of each calendar year a report

reflecting any

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corrections or modifications. The forms are necessary to enable the

Commission to monitor the access tariffs and price cap earnings, and to

enforce rate of return prescriptions. A copy of each report must be

retained in the principal office of the respondent and shall be filed

in such manner as to be readily available for reference and inspection.

The Commission does not specify a retention period.

The data is used by staff members for enforcement purposes and by

the public in analyzing the industry. The reports are also used by the

Commission in the tariff review process and provide both the Commission

and the carriers with an early warning system if rate adjustments are

necessary to correct significant targeting errors.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-10929 Filed 4-23-98; 8:45 am]

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