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

December 16, 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

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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: Written comments should be submitted on or before January 25,

1999. 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., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via

the 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

the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0180.

Title: Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

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

profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 550.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 275 hours.

Total Annual Cost: None.

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. 98-34117 Filed 12-23-98; 8:45 am]

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