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

November 15, 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, 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 January 24,

2000. 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, Room 1 A-804, 445 Twelfth 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: 3060-0288.

Title: Special Temporary Authority (Cable Television Relay

Stations), Section 78.33.

Form Number: Not applicable.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 35.

Estimated Time Per Response: 4 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 140 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $4,585.

Needs and Uses: 47 CFR section 78.33 permits cable television relay

station operators to file informal requests for special temporary

authority (STA) to install and operate equipment in a manner different

from the way authorized in the station license. STAs may also be

requested by cable operators and equipment suppliers to conduct a field

surveys to determine necessary data in connection with the preparation

of a formal application for installation of a radio system, as well as

to conduct equipment, program, service, and path tests. The data

submitted will be used by Commission staff to ensure that granting such

requests for STA will not cause interference to established stations

and that the requests meet the Commission's technical standards.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-30572 Filed 11-23-99; 8:45 am]

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