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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

Review and Approval

November 9, 1999.

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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, 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 December 17,

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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications

Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554 or

via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies

of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control No.: 3060-0584.

Title: Administration of U.S. Certified Accounting Authorities in

the Maritime and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Radio Services.

Form No.: FCC Forms 44 and 45.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit, individuals or

households.

Number of Respondents: 25 respondents; 50 total annual responses.

Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.

Frequency of Response: Semi-annual and annual reporting

requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 150 hours.

Total Annual Cost: 0.

Needs and Uses: Title 47, Part 3 established final rules related to

the administration of accounting authorities. The rules are required to

ensure adherence to international settlement procedures. The collection

requirement will provide information necessary to determine whether an

applicant is qualified to act as an accounting authority.

On July 13, 1999, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and

Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in IB Docket No. 98-96, which

stated that a proposal was adopted to withdraw the

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Commission as a nation-wide clearinghouse for settling accounts for

maritime mobile, maritime satellite, aircraft and handheld terminal

radio services. The function will be phased out over a three-year

period and turn over the collection to private accounting authorities.

The information will be used by the Commission to determine the

eligibility of applicants for certification as accounting authorities,

to create internal studies of settlement activities and ensure

compliance, and to identify accounting authorities to the International

Telecommunications Union for disclosure in their List of Ship Stations

Report.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-30044 Filed 11-16-99; 8:45 am]

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