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

July 21, 1999.

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 August 30,

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: 3060-0003.

Title: Application Form 610 for Amateur Operator/Primary Station

License.

Form Number: FCC 610.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households.

Number of Respondents: 79,000.

Estimate Time Per Response: 20 mins. (0.33 hrs.).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 26,070 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $208,000.

Needs and Uses: FCC's 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 Form 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

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

also used by Compliance and Information Bureau 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 610 R, and applicants may choose to file

for renewal electronically via the VEC program or file FCC Form 610

manually.

OMB Control 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.

Estimate Time Per Response: 20 mins. (0.33 hrs.).

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 4,373 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $211,749.

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

Section 303 (1) (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.) This 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.

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Federal Communications Commission.

William F. Caton,

Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-19473 Filed 7-29-99; 8:45 am]

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