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 27, 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 June 3, 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.: 3060-0313.

Title: Section 76.207, Political File.

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

Number of Respondents: 5,375.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.

Cost to Respondents: $10,750. The photocopying and stationery costs

associated with this recordkeeping requirement are estimated to be $2

per system (5,375 x $2. = $10,750).

Total Annual Burden: 5,375 hours.

Needs and Uses: Section 76.207 requires every cable television

system to keep and permit public inspection of a complete record

(political file) of all requests for cable cast time made by or on

behalf of candidates for public office, together with an appropriate

notation showing the disposition made by the system of such requests,

the charges made, if any, if the request is granted. The disposition

includes the schedule of time purchased, when the spots actually aired,

the rates charged, and the classes to time purchased. Also, when free

time is provided for use by or on behalf of candidates, a record of the

free time provided is to be placed in the political file. The data are

used by the public in order to assess the amount of money expended and

time allotted to a political candidate to ensure that equal access was

afforded to other legally qualified candidates for public office.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-11733 Filed 5-1-98; 8:45 am]

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