Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB

for Review and Approval.

April 29, 1999.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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 10, 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, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, S.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: 3060-0084.

Title: Ownership Report for Noncommercial Educational Station.

Form Number: FCC 323-E.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 2,368.

Estimate Time Per Response: 30 mins. (0.5 hours).

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; Biennially; On occasion; and

Upon renewal reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 1,184 hours.

Total Annual Costs: 1,658,000.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 323-E is filed by a licensee/permittee of

noncommercial AM, FM, and TV stations when the original construction

permit is granted; on the date the licensee/permittee applies for a

station license; in conjunction with the station's renewal application;

and every two years thereafter. The data are used by FCC staff to

determine if a licensee/permittee is abiding by the FCC's multiple

ownership rules.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0405.

Title: Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in an

FM Translator or FM Booster Station.

Form Number: FCC 349.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 1,000.

Estimate Time Per Response: 3.0 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion reporting

requirements; Third party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 3,000 hours.

Total Annual Costs: 2,398,000.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 349 is used to apply for authority to

construct a new FM transitor or FM booster broadcast station, or to

make changes in existing facilities. The data are used by FCC staff to

ensure that applicants meet basic statutory requirements and will not

cause interference to other licensed broadcast services.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-11791 Filed 5-10-99; 8:45 am]

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