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.

April 5, 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 May 13, 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, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, 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: 3060-0674.

Title: Section 76.931, Notification of Basic Tier Availability, and

Section 76.932, Notification of Proposed Rate Increase.

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.

Number of Respondents: 11,365.

Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third

party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 25,572 hours.

Total Annual Costs: None.

Needs and Uses: Section 76.931 states that a cable operator shall

provide written notification to subscribers of the availability of

basic tier service by November 20, 1993, or three billing cycles from

September 1, 1993, and to new subscribers at the time of installation.

This notification is to include the following information: (a) that

basic tier service is available; (b) the cost per month for basic tier

service; and (c) a list of all services included in the basic service

tier. Section 76.932 states that a cable operator shall provide written

notice to subscribers of any increase in the price to be charged for

the basic service tier or associated equipment at least 30 days before

any proposed increase is effective. These notice requirements ensure

that subscribers are made aware of the price and availability of basic

cable service and ensure that subscribers are given due notice of rate

increases with basic cable service.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-9073 Filed 4-12-99; 8:45 am]

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