Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

May 13, 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 July 20, 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 Approval Number: 3060-0430.

Title: 47 CFR 1.1206, Permit-but-disclose proceedings.

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, individuals or

households, not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, State,

Local, or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 10,000 responses.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1/2 hour.

Estimated Cost per Respondent: $25/response.

Total Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Needs and Uses: The Commission's rules require that a public record

be made of ex parte presentations (i.e., written presentations not

served on all parties to the proceeding or oral presentations as to

which all parties have not been given notice and an opportunity to be

present) to decision-making personnel in ``permit-but-disclose''

proceedings, such as notice-and-comment rule makings and declaratory

ruling proceedings. Persons making such presentations must file two

copies of written presentations and two copies of a memorandum

reflecting new data or arguments in oral presentations no later than

the next business day after the presentation. Effective June 30, 1998,

if ex parte presentations are filed electronically, only one copy need

be filed. Parties to permit-but-disclose proceedings, including

interested members of the public, use information regarding ex parte

presentations to respond to the arguments made and data presented in

the presentations. The responses may then be used by the Commission in

its decision-making. The availability of the ex parte materials helps

ensure that the interested persons have fair notice of presentations

made to the Commission and the development of a complete record.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-13465 Filed 5-20-98; 8:45 am]

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