Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

Federal Communications Commission.

March 24, 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 June 1, 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: 3060-0878.

Title: Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Outlines Guidelines For

Wireless E911 Rule Waivers For Handset-Based Approaches To Phase II

Automatic Location Identification (ALI) Requirements, Public Notice, CC

Docket No. 94-102.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: New collection.

Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 50.

Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.

Frequency of Response: One time filing requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 200 hours.

Total Annual Costs: None.

Needs and Uses: The information filed as part of a petition for

waiver will be used to ensure timely compliance with the Commission's

E911 regulations, provide the Commission with current information on

the status of ALI technology, and thus ensure the dependability and

responsiveness of critical E911 services.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-8043 Filed 3-31-99; 8:45 am]

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