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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

September 9, 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 November 15,

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, SW, 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 Approval Number: 3060-0057.

Title: Application for Equipment Authorization 47 CFR 2.911,

2.963(a), 2.983, 2.1033(a).

Form Number: FCC 731.

Type of Review: Extension of an Existing Collection.

Respondents: Business or other for profit.

Number of Respondents: 5,600.

Estimated Time Per Response: 18-30 hours.

Total Annual Burden: 134,400 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $200 per respondent.

Needs and Uses: Commission rules require approval prior to

marketing of equipment regulated under certain Part 15 and Part 18 rule

sections, based on showing of compliance with technical standards

established in the Rules for each device operated under the applicable

Rule part. Rules governing certain equipment operating the licensed

service also require equipment authorization as established in the

procedural Rules in Part 2. Such a showing of compliance aids in

controlling potential interference to radio communications, and the

data gathered, as is necessary may be used for investigating complaints

of harmful interference.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-24033 Filed 9-14-99; 8:45 am]

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