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

April 7, 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

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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: Written comments should be submitted on or before May 14, 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 Judy Boley, 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 collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control No.: 3060-0444.

Title: 220 and 800 MHz Construction Letter.

Form No.: FCC Form 800A.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for-

profit.

Number of Respondents: 11,500.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Cost to Respondents: N/A.

Total Annual Burden: 11,500 hours.

Needs and Uses: Licensees are required to provide this information

to verify a station has been placed into operation. The form has been

revised to clarify the types of uses of the form and frequency of use.

Except under limited circumstances, certain Part 90 licenses may not be

transferred or assigned unless the underlying facility is constructed.

This form will also be used to determine compliance with the

Commission's construction rules when this information is not available

for either a previous submission, manual records, or currently in the

licensing database.

OMB Control No.: 3060-0813.

Title: Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility

with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems.

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for-

profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal

governments.

Number of Respondents: 42,031 respondents; 125,996 responses.

Estimated Time Per Response: .25 - 20 hours (range).

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; third party disclosure;

quarterly and one time reporting requirements.

Cost to Respondents: $7,050,000.

Total Annual Burden: 194,457 hours.

Needs and Uses: The Commission requested and received emergency

OMB approval for several burdens placed on the wireless E911 industry

and on government entities and phone systems. Most of these public

burdens are one time rather than ongoing requirements, and are minimal

to ensure the rapid implementation of the technologies needed to bring

emergency help to wireless callers throughout the United States. The

Commission is now seeking three year approval of this information

collection.

Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-9700 Filed 4-13-98; 8:45 am]

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