Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR Part 1320 Authority, Comments Requested

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal

Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR

Part 1320 Authority, Comments Requested

May 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(s), 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 July 20, 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 1 A-804, 445 Twelfth 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 Approval Number: 3060-0204.

Title: Section 90.38(b), Physically Handicapped ``Special

Eligibility Showing.''

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households.

Number of Respondents: 20.

Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 1 hour.

Total Annual Cost: $50.

Needs and Uses: Section 90.38(b) provides that persons claiming

eligibility in the Special Emergency Radio Service on the basis of

being physically handicapped must present a physician's statement

indicating that they are handicapped. Submission of this information is

necessary to ensure that the frequencies are reserved for licensing to

handicapped individuals. Commission personnel use the data to determine

applicant eligibility.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-12798 Filed 5-20-99; 8:45 am]

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