Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, Comments Requested

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated

Authority, 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(s), 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 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

Commission, Room 1 A-804, 445 Twelfth Street, SW, 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: 3060-0178.

Title: Section 73.1560 Operating Power and Mode Tolerances.

Form Number: None.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit.

Number of Respondents: 280.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency of Response: Reporting, on occasion.

Annual Burden: 280 hours.

Annual Costs: $0.

Needs and Uses: Section 73.1560(d) requires that licensees of AM,

FM or TV stations file a notification with the FCC in Washington, DC

when operation at reduced power will exceed ten consecutive days and

upon restoration of normal operations. If causes beyond the control of

the licensee prevent restoration of authorized power within a 30 day

period, an informal written request must be made for any additional

time as may be necessary to restore normal operations. The data is used

by FCC staff to maintain accurate and complete technical information

about a station's operation. In the event that a complaint is received

from the public regarding a station's operation, this information is

necessary to provide an accurate response.

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Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-24034 Filed 9-14-99; 8:45 am]

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