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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

May 11, 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, Pub. L. 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 July 19, 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, SW, Room 1 A-804, 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 Approval Number: 3060-0003.

Title: Application for Amateur Operator/Primary Station License.

Form Number: FCC 610.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households.

Number of Respondents: 79,000.

Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes (0.33 hours).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 26,070 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $207,600.

Needs and Uses: FCC Rules, 47 CFR 97.17, 97.19, and 97.519; the

Communications Act of 1934, as amended; and International Treaties

require that applicants file the FCC 610 to apply for a new or modified

Amateur operator/primary station license. Form 610 may also be used to

renew an Amateur operator/primary station license. Commission staff use

the data to determine eligibility for radio station

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authorization and to issue radio station/operator licenses. Data are

also used by Compliance personnel in conjunction with Field Engineers

for enforcement and interference resolution purposes. The Commission

implemented a program change in which it has eliminated mailing of FCC

Form 610R, and applicants may choose to file for renewal electronically

via the VEC program or file FCC Form 610 manually.

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0069.

Title: Application for Commercial Radio Operator License.

Form Number: FCC 756.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households.

Number of Respondents: 13,250.

Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 4,373 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $212,000.

Needs and Uses: Form 756 is used by the FCC, as authorized under

Section 303(l)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to

issue radio operator licenses to those persons found to be qualified.

To properly identify oneself for an operator's license, applicants must

provide their full name, date of birth, and a recent photograph. (A

photograph is required of applicants for radiotelegraph licenses in

accordance with Paragraph 3870 of Article 55 of the International Radio

Regulations.) The form is being revised to delete the payment

information, since this information is already being collected when an

applicant files FCC Form 159 (Fee Remittance Advice) to make a payment

to the FCC.

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0139.

Title: Application for Antenna Structure Registration.

Form Number: FCC 854/854R.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; Businesses or other for-

profit entities; Non-profit institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal

Government.

Number of Respondents: 9,000.

Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third

party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 6,750 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $181,800.

Needs and Uses: FCC Forms 854/854R are to register structures used

for wire or radio communication services within the United States, or

to make changes to an existing registered structure, or to notify the

Commission of the dismantlement of a structure. This revision seeks

approval to combine FCC Forms 854ULS and 854-O due to the costs

involved in programming separate forms for electronic filing. FCC

854ULS will collect Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the antenna

structure owner. Additionally, the form collects a Sub-Group

Identification Number (SGIN) in cases where an entity such as a

governmental entity or academic institution is divided into separate

groups where each is responsible for its own registration. Antenna

structure owners will be required to file either the current form or

the new form, depending upon the timeframe in which the Antenna

Structure Registration database is converted to ULS. Owners will be

required to file the current form 854 until such time as a public

notice is issued announcing conversion to ULS and requirements to begin

using the Form 854ULS, then Form 854 process will no longer be

available.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-12409 Filed 5-17-99; 8:45 am]

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