Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection Being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

April 12, 1999.

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: Written comments should be submitted on or before June 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

Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, 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: 3060-0801.

Title: Amendment of the Commission's Rules Regarding Installment

Payment Financing for Personal Communications (PCS) Licensees.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 750.

Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hours.

Frequency of Responses: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 187.5 hours

Total Annual Costs: None.

Needs and Uses: The Fourth Report and Order, in WT Docket No. 97-

82, 47 CFR 1.2105(a)(2)(xi), 24.709(a)(5), requires each applicant for

C Block Broadband PCS Spectrum to attach to its short-form application

a statement indicating (under penalty of perjury) whether or not the

applicant has ever been in default on any FCC licensees or has ever

been delinquent on any non-tax debt owed to any Federal agency. This

information allows the FCC to determine the amount of the upfront

payment to be paid by each applicant and will help ensure that C Block

Auctions are conducted fairly and efficiently, thereby speeding the

flow of payments to the U.S. Treasury and accelerating the provision of

PCS Spectrum to the public.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-10361 Filed 4-23-99; 8:45 am]

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