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

July 17, 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before August 24,

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 Les Smith, Federal Communications

Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via

internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies

of the information collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via

internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0089.

Title: Application for Land Radio Station Authorization in the

Maritime Services.

Form No.: FCC 503.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; Businesses or other for-

profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal

Government.

Number of Respondents: 700.

Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Cost to Respondents: $76,224 ($115 application fee for a new

station; $90 application fee to modify an existing land station;

postage).

Total Annual Burden: 525 hours.

Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants file FCC Form 503

when applying for a new station or when modifying an existing land

radio station in the Maritime Mobile Service or an Alaska Public Fixed

Station. This form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as

amended, International Treaties, and FCC Rules--47 CFR Parts 1.922,

80.19, and 80.29. The data collected are necessary to evaluate a

request for station authorization in the Maritime Services or an Alaska

Public Fixed Station, to issue licenses, and to update the database to

allow proper management of the frequency spectrum. FCC Form 503 is

being revised to collect Antenna Structure Registration Number/or FCC

Form 854 File Number, and Internet or E-mail address of the applicant.

Due to changes in the antenna clearance procedures, we no longer need

to collect certain antenna information, such as the name of the nearest

aircraft landing area and the distance and the direction to the nearest

runway. The instructions are being edited accordingly.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-19715 Filed 7-23-98; 8:45 am]

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