# Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-15774 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Notice - **Published:** June 15, 1998 - **Citation:** 63 FR 32660 ## Text FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission June 5, 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, Pub. L. 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 August 14, 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 No.: 3060-0031. Title: Application for Consent to Assignment of Broadcast License Construction Permit or License. Form No.: FCC 314. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 1,400. Estimated Hours Per Response: 11-41 hours (1 hour contract time AM/ FM/TV assignments, 10 hours AM/FM assignments, 40 hours TV assignments). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Cost to Respondents: $5,300,200. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,400. Needs and Uses: FCC Form 314 is required to be filed when applying for consent for assignment of an AM, FM or TV broadcast station construction permit or license. In addition, the applicant must notify the Commission when consummation of an approved assignment of a broadcast station construction permit or license is completed. On 3/7/96, the Commission adopted an Order which amended the Commission's rules to eliminate current national multiple radio ownership restrictions and to relax local radio ownership restrictions (the ``radio contour overlap'' rule). This action was necessary to conform the rules to Sections 202(a) and 202(b)(1) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This action will revise the Exhibit dealing with market and audience share information. This collection also includes the third party disclosure requirement of Section 73.3580. This section requires local public notice in a newspaper of general circulation of the filing of all applications for assignment of license/permit. This notice must be completed within 30 days of the tendering of the application. This notice must be published at least twice a week for two consecutive weeks in a three-week period. A copy of this notice must be placed in the public inspection file along with the application. Additionally, an applicant for assignment of license must broadcast the same notice over the station at least once daily on four days in the second week immediately following the tendering for filing of the application. The data is used by FCC staff to determine whether the applicants meet basic statutory requirements to become a Commission licensee/ permittee. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0032. Title: Application for Consent to Transfer of Control of Corporation Holding Broadcast Construction Permit or License. Form No.: FCC 315. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 1,400. Estimated Hours Per Response: 11-41 hours (1 hour contract time AM/ FM/TV assignments, 10 hours AM/FM assignments, 40 hours TV assignments). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Cost to Respondents: $5,300,200. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,400. Needs and Uses: FCC Form 315 is required to be filed when applying for transfer of control of corporation holding an AM, FM or TV broadcast station construction permit or license. In addition, the applicant must notify the Commission when consummation of an approved transfer of control of a broadcast station construction permit or license is completed. On 3/7/96, the Commission adopted an Order which amended the Commission's rules to eliminate current national multiple radio ownership restrictions and to relax local radio ownership restrictions (the ``radio contour overlap'' rule). This action was necessary to conform the rules to [[Page 32661]] Sections 202(a) and 202(b)(1) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This action will revise the Exhibit dealing with market and audience share information. This collection also includes the third party disclosure requirement of Section 73.3580. This section requires local public notice in a newspaper of general circulation of the filing of all applications for transfer of control of license/permit. This notice must be completed within 30 days of the tendering of the application. This notice must be published at least twice a week for two consecutive weeks in a three-week period. A copy of this notice must be placed in the public inspection file along with the application. Additionally, an applicant for transfer of control of license must broadcast the same notice over the station at least once daily on four days in the second week immediately following the tendering for filing of the application. The data is used by FCC staff to determine whether the applicants meet basic statutory requirements to become a Commission licensee/ permittee. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-15774 Filed 6-12-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A98-15774. Public record. Not legal advice.