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

October 15, 1998.

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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 December 21, 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: 3060-0065.

Title: Application for New or Modified Radio Stations Authorization

Under Part 5 of the FCC Rules--Experimental Radio Service (Other than

Broadcast).

Form Number: FCC Form 442.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit

institutions; State, Local or Tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 700.

Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.

Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Estimated Cost Per Respondent: None.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 442 is required to be filed by Sections

5.55(a), (b), and (c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations by applicants

requiring an FCC license to operate a new or modified experimental

radio station. The data supplied by this form are used by

communications clerks, legal instruments examiners and engineers of the

FCC to determine: (1) if the applicant is eligible for an experimental

license; (2) the purpose of the experiment; (3) compliance with the

requirements of Part 5 of the FCC Rules; and (4) if the proposed

operation will cause interference to existing operations. The FCC could

not grant an experimental license without the information contained on

this form. Revision of the form is not required.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-28133 Filed 10-19-98; 8:45 am]

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