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

October 27, 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 December 2,

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., 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 Control Number: 3060-0834.

Title: Reconsideration of Rules and Policies for the 220-222 MHz

Radio Service, PR 89-552, GN 93-252, PR 93-253.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; Individuals or

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

Government.

Number of Respondents: 3,005.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.5-1.0 hours per licensee to

coordinate minor modifications of the authorizations; 12 hours per

licensee to seek a waiver of Section 90.729(b)).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third

party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 44,850 hours.

Cost to Respondents: None.

Needs and Uses: The information collected will be used by the

Commission to verify licensee compliance with Commission rules and

regulations and to ensure the integrity of the 220 MHz service, and to

ensure that licensees continue to fulfill their statutory

responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-29256 Filed 10-30-98; 8:45 am]

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