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

January 25, 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 March 11,

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, 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-XXXX.

Title: Section 95.833, Construction Requirements.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: New collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Individuals

or households.

Number of Respondents: 900.

Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion reporting

requirements within 5 and 10 years of license grant; Third party

disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 900 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $0.

Needs and Uses: The requirement contained in Section 95.833 is

necessary for 218-219 MHz service system licensees to file a report

within five and ten years of license grant to demonstrate that they

provide substantial service to its service areas. This collection,

which is currently in the rules, has been waived by an Order released

on January 14, 1998, (DA 98-59), for all licensees pending resolution

of the construction requirement by the current Notice of Proposed

Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 98-169, FCC 98-228. No collection has been

made. The NPRM proposes to reduce the regulatory burden on licensees by

extending the filing of a report from three years to five years. The

information is used by the Commission staff to assess compliance with

218-219 MHz Service construction requirements, and to provide adequate

spectrum for the service. This will facilitate spectrum efficiency and

competition by the 218-219 MHz Service licensees in the wireless

marketplace. Without this information, the FCC would not be able to

carry out its statutory responsibilities.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-3025 Filed 2-8-99; 8:45 am]

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