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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A99-148

## Record

- **Collection:** Federal Register
- **Document type:** Notice
- **Published:** January 6, 1999
- **Citation:** 64 FR 878

## Text

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

December 24, 1998.
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 February 5,
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., 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: 3060-0289.
Title: Section 76.601, Performance tests.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 10,838.
Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5--70.0 hours.
Frequency of Response: Semi-annually; On occasion reporting
requirements; Third party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 328,379 hours.
Total Annual Costs: $2,760.
Needs and Uses: Section 76.601 requires every cable system operator
to maintain a current listing of the cable television channels which
that system delivers to its subscribers. Section 76.601(c) and (d)
requires cable systems with over 1,000 subscribers to conduct semi-
annual proof of performance tests and triennial proof of performance
tests for color testing. Section 76.601 also states that prior to
additional testing pursuant to Section 76.601(d), the local franchising
authority shall notify the cable operator who will be allowed thirty
days to come into compliance with any perceived signal quality problems
which need to be corrected. The performance test data and channel
listings are used in field inspections by Commission staff and
franchise authorities to ensure that an acceptable quality signal is
being provided to cable subscribers, and to ensure that there are no
signal leakage problems which could cause interference with over-the-
air radio frequencies involving safety-of-life functions (i.e., police,
fire, forestry, aeronautical, amateur radio).

[[Page 879]]

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-148 Filed 1-5-99; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P

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