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

March 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, 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 19,

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, Room 1-804, 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 collections contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or

via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0804.

Title: Universal Service--Health Care Providers Universal Service

Program.

Form Number(s): FCC 465, FCC 466, FCC 467, and FCC 468.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; and Businesses or other

for-profit entities;.

Number of Respondents: 18,400.

Estimated Time per Response: 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion reporting

requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 121,500 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $270,000.

Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted rules providing support for

all telecommunications services, limited distance charges, and Internet

access for all health care providers. Health care providers who want to

participate in the universal service program must file the following

forms. FCC Form 465 to request eligible services; FCC Form 466 to

certify that the most cost effective method of providing the services

has been requested; FCC Form 467 to confirm the receipt of the

requested services; and FCC Form 468 to ensure that the proper amount

of universal service support has been calculated. All the information

is used to administer the universal service health care program.

Federal Communications Commission.

Shirley S. Suggs,

Chief, Publications Branch.

[FR Doc. 99-6730 Filed 3-18-99; 8:45 am]

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