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

September 30, 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, 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should

submit comments December 7, 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., NW., 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: 3060-0184.

Title: Section 73.1740, Minimum Operating Schedule.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 350.

Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 175 hours.

Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.

Needs and Uses: Section 73.1740 requires licensees of commercial

broadcast stations to notify the FCC in Washington, DC, when events

beyond their control make it impossible to continue operation or to

adhere to the required operating schedules set forth in this section.

In addition, the FCC must be notified when normal operation is resumed.

No further authority is needed for limited operation or discontinued

operation for a period not exceeding 30 days. Should events beyond the

licensees control make it impossible for compliance within the required

30-day time period, an informal written request shall be submitted to

the FCC requesting the amount of additional time that the licensee

deems necessary. The data are used by FCC staff to authorize

temporarily a limited operation or a discontinuance of operation.

OMB Number: 3060-0449.

Title: Section 1.65(c) Substantial and Significant Changes in

Information Furnished by Applicants to the Commission.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 6.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: Annually.

Total Annual Burden: 9 hours.

Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.

Needs and Uses: Section 1.65(c) requires broadcast permittees and

licensees to report annually any finding or adverse final action that

involves conduct bearing on their character qualifications. This

information enables the Commission to determine whether broadcast

permittees and licensees maintain the requisite character

qualifications to be a broadcast permittee or licensee during their

license term.

OMB Number: 3060-0180.

Title: Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entitites.

Number of Respondents: 550.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 275 hours.

Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.

Needs and Uses: This information collection requires the permittee

of a new broadcast station to notify the FCC of its plans to conduct

equipment tests for the purpose of making adjustments and measurements

as may be necessary to assure compliance with the terms of the

construction permit and applicable engineering standards. The data are

used by FCC staff to assure compliance with the terms of the

construction permit and applicable engineering standards.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-26641 Filed 10-5-98; 8:45 am]

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