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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

June 3, 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 August 9,

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, 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: 3060-0718.

Title: Part 101 governing the Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio

Services.

Form Number: Not applicable.

Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.

Respondents: Businesses; not-for-profit institutions; state, local

or tribal government.

Number of Respondents: 1,025 respondents and 19,000 recordkeepers.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1.77 hours per response and 120 hours

per recordkeepers. This reflects an annual estimate of 1,025

respondents making various filings and an estimated 19,000 licensees

maintaining records.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping Reporting, on occasion.

Total Annual Burden: 1489 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $90,624.

Needs and Uses: The information requirements are used to determine

technical, legal, and other qualifications of applicants to operate a

station in the public and private operational fixed services. The

information is also used to ensure the applicants and licensees comply

with the ownership and transfer restrictions imposed by Section 310 of

the Act, 47 U.S.C. Section 310. Without this information, the

Commission would not be able to carry out its statutory

responsibilities.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-14720 Filed 6-9-99; 8:45 am]

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