Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

February 11, 1999.

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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 April 23,

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, 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: 3060-0174.

Title: Section 73.1212, Sponsorship identification; list retention;

related requirements.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 13,956.

Estimated time per response: 4.0 hours (avg.).

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion reporting

requirements; Third party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 55,832 hours.

Total Annual Costs: None.

Needs and Uses: Section 73.1212 requires a broadcast station to

identify the sponsor(s) of any matter for which consideration is

provided. For matter advertising commercial products or services,

generally the mention of the name of the product or service constitutes

sponsorship identification. In addition, when an entity rather than an

individual sponsors the broadcast of matter that is of a political or

controversial nature, the licensee is required to retain a list of the

executive officers, or board of directors, or executive committee,

etc., of the organization paying for such matter. Sponsorship

announcements are waived with respect to the broadcast of ``want ads''

sponsored by an individual but the licensee shall maintain a list

showing the name, address, and telephone number of each such

advertiser. These lists shall be made available for public inspection.

The data are used by the public so that they may know by whom they are

being persuaded.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-4255 Filed 2-19-99; 8:45 am]

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