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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection being Reviewed by the

Federal Communications Commission

April 7, 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, Pub. L. 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 18, 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 Control Number: 3060-0697.

Title: Revision of Part 22 and Part 90 of the Commission's Rules to

Facilitate Future Development of Paging Systems (Proposed Rule).

Form Number: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals and Households, Business or other for-

profit.

Number of Respondents: 1,275.

Estimated Time per Response: 3.22 hours (avg.).

Frequency of Responses: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 4,100 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $1,007.

Needs and Uses: The information will be used to update the

Commission's licensing database and thereby facilitate the successful

coexistence of wide-area and incumbent (site-based) paging licensees;

to ensure that incumbents are timely notified of possible relocation,

thus allowing relocation to occur in an orderly, efficient, and

expedient manner; and to determine whether an applicant is eligible for

special provisions for small businesses.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-9632 Filed 4-16-99; 8:45 am]

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