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

August 2, 1999.

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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, 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 September 16,

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: 3060-0718

Title: Part 101 Governing the Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio

Service

Form Number: N/A

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit

institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Government.

Number of Respondents: 1,025.

Estimate Time Per Response: 1.77 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion reporting

requirements

Total Annual Burden: 1,609 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $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. 99-21206 Filed 8-16-99; 8:45 am]

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