# Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-10929 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** April 24, 1998 - **Citation:** 63 FR 20406 ## Text 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 [[Page 20407]] 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] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-10929. Public record. Not legal advice.