Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

May 27, 1998.

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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, 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should

submit comments [insert date 60 days from publication in Federal

Register].

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Judy Boley, Federal Communications

Commissions, 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 collections contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0139.

Title: Application for Antenna Structure Registration.

Form No.: FCC 854.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals, Businesses or other for-profit; Non-

profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 4,500.

Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 2,250 hours.

Needs and Uses: Section 303(q) of the Communications Act, as

amended, authorizes the Commission to require the painting and/or

illumination of radio towers in cases where there is a reasonable

possibility that an antenna structure may cause a hazard to air

navigation.The data collected is required by the Communications Act of

1934, as amended; FCC Rules Section 1.61(a), 17.4, 21.11(g),25.113(c),

73.3533(c), 74.551(c), 74.651(d), 74.1251(d), 78.109(c), 95.83(a)(3),

97.15(d).

This FCC form is to be used for the purpose of registering

structures used for wire or radio communication services within the

United States, or to make changes to an existing registered structure,

or to notify the Commmission of the dismantlement of a structure. The

Commission staff will evaluate the antenna data submitted by the tower

owner and determine if Part 17 rule requirements are met and if any

obstruction painting and/or lighting will be necessary. The tower owner

will receive notification that the Commission has registered the

structure, modification or dismantlement on FCC Form 854R, Antenna

Structure Registration. Owners of new and modified towers must notify

the Commission within 24 hours of construction completion and/or

disposition of structure, using a portion of the FCC Form 854R which is

detachable.

The Commission is in the final phase of completing the initial two

year registration period for the revised antenna structure registration

process. The form's data collection remains the same, however, we

estimate a significant decrease (adjustment) in the number of total

respondents from 43,000 to 4,500 and a decrease in the total annual

burden from 21,500 hours to 2,250 hours as a result of a re-evaluation

of receipts due to the program change implemented two years ago.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-14690 Filed 6-2-98; 8:45 am]

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