Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR 1320 Authority

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated

Authority 5 CFR 1320 Authority

March 10, 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 May 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications

Commission, Room 1-A804, 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: 3060-0243.

Title: Section 74.551 Equipment Changes.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

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Number of Respondents: 1.

Estimated time per response: 0.5 hours.

Total Annual Burden: 0.5 hours.

Total Annual Cost: $100.

Needs and Uses: Section 74.551(b) requires licensees of aural

broadcast studio transmitter links (STL) or intercity relay stations to

notify the Commission in writing of minor equipment changes that can be

made without prior Commission authorization upon completion of such

changes. The data are used by FCC staff to assure that the changes made

comply with the rules and regulations.

OMB Control Number: 3060-0245.

Title: Section 74.537, Temporary Authorizations.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 12.

Estimated time per response: 1.5 hours.

Total Annual Burden: 18 hour.

Total Annual Cost: $600.

Needs and Uses: Section 74.537 requires licensees of an aural

broadcast studio transmitter link (STL) or intercity relay station to

file an informal request for special temporary authorization for

operations of a temporary nature. The data are used by FCC staff to

insure that the temporary operation of an STL or intercity relay

station will not cause interference to existing stations.

Federal Communications Commission

William F. Caton,

Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-6325 Filed 3-15-99; 8:45 am]

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