Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

April 6, 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

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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 14, 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, 445 12th Street, SW, 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 Approval Number: 3060-0079.

Title: Application for An Amateur Club, RACES, or Military

Recreation Station License.

Form Number: FCC 610B.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 600.

Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.

Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.

Total Annual Cost: None.

Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require applicants to file FCC Form 610B

for new, modified, or renewed Amateur Club, Radio Amateur Civil

Emergency Service (RACES), or Military Recreation Station Licenses. The

data are used by Call Sign Administrators and Commission staff to

determine if the applicant is eligible for Amateur Club, RACES, or

Military Recreation Station License. The information is used in issuing

authorizations of service and is vital to maintain an acceptable

database.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-9075 Filed 4-12-99; 8:45 am]

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