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

August 17, 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, 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 by October 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications

Commission, 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: 3060-0374.

Title: Section 73.1690, Modification of Transmission Systems.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 650 (300 AM station + 350 FM/TV station

licensees).

Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 to 3.0 hours (3 hours/respondent

for AM stations; 0.5 hours/respondent for FM/TV stations).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 1,075 hours.

Estimated Cost per Respondent: $0.

Needs and Uses: Section 73.1690(e) requires AM, FM and TV station

licensees to prepare an informal statement or diagram describing any

electrical and mechanical modification to authorized transmitting

equipment that can be made without prior Commission approval provided

that equipment performance measurements are made to ensure compliance

with FCC rules. This informal statement or diagram is to be retained at

the transmitter site as long as the equipment is in use. The data are

used by broadcast licensees to provide prospective users of the

modified equipment with necessary information.

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0216.

Title: Section 73.3538, Application to Make Changes in an Existing

Station.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 150 (60 AM + 90 AM/FM/TV station licensees).

Estimated Time Per Response: 1 to 8 hours (1 hour for AM/FM/TV

stations; 8 hours for AM stations).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 570 hours.

Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.

Needs and Uses: Section 73.3538(b) requires a broadcast station to

file an informal application to make the following changes in a station

authorization: (1) to specify new AM station directional antenna field

monitoring point; and (2) to modify or discontinue the obstruction

marking or lighting of an antenna supporting structure. The data are

used by FCC staff to: (1) establish a monitoring point that will be

used to guarantee the proper performance of a directional antenna in

FCC monitoring activities and to ensure that no interference is caused

to other stations; and (2) to ensure that the modification or

discontinuance of the obstruction marking or lighting will not cause a

menace to air navigation. The data are then extracted for inclusion in

a modified license to operate the station.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-22514 Filed 8-20-98; 8:45 am]

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