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 17, 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 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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications

Commission, Room 1-C804, 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 collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or

via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0404.

Title: Application for an FM Translator or FM Booster Station.

Form Number: FCC Form 350.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit

institutions, state, local or tribal government.

Number of Respondents: 560.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1.0 hours per response.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 560 hours.

Total Annual Cost: N/A.

Needs and Uses: On October 22, 1998, the Commission adopted a

Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43 and 94-149, which among other

things, substantially revised the FCC Form 350 to facilitate electronic

filing by replacing narrative exhibits with the use of certifications

and an engineering technical box. The Commission also deleted and

narrowed overly burdensome questions. The FCC 350 will be supplemented

with detailed instructions to explain processing standards and rule

interpretations to help ensure that applicants certify accurately.

These changes will reduce applicant filing burdens in the preparation

and submission of exhibits in support of applications. In addition,

these changes will streamline the Commission's processing of FCC 350

applications. The Commission has also adopted a formal program of pre-

and post-application grant random audits to preserve the integrity of

our streamlined application process.

Licensees and permittees of FM Translator or FM Booster stations

are required to file FCC Form 350 to obtain a new or modified station

license. The data will be used by FCC staff to confirm that the station

has been built to terms specified in the outstanding construction

permit. Data is then extracted from the FCC 350 for inclusion in the

subsequent license to operate the station.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-7170 Filed 3-23-99; 8:45 am]

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