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

August 24, 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, 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 information techniques or other forms of information

technology.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 19,

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,

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: 3060-0171.

Title: Section 73.1125, Station Main Studio Location.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 165 (155 notifications + 10 waiver

requests).

Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5-2.0 hours (0.5 hours/notification;

2.0 hours/waiver request).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 98 hours.

Cost to Respondents: $11,900 ($690 filing fee/request; consulting

engineer and attorney fees).

Needs and Uses: Section 73.1125 requires licensees of AM, FM or TV

broadcasting stations to notify the FCC when stations relocate their

main studios. These data are used by the FCC to assure that stations

are located within the boundaries specified in the rule. The data

received as justification for waiver of Section 73.1125 will enable the

FCC staff to determine whether the circumstances are sufficient to

warrent waiver of the main studio rules.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-25044 Filed 9-17-98; 8:45 am]

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