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

January 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 February 16,

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., 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: 3060-0028.

Title: Application for Authorization in the Auxiliary Broadcast

Services.

Form Number: FCC 313.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; State, Local,

or Tribal Government.

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Number of Respondents: 1,500.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1.0 to 5.166 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.

Total Annual Burden: 4,625 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $902,400.

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 313 is used by licensees or permittees of

AM, FM, and TV broadcast stations and eligible networks when applying

for a remote pickup, aural microwave, television microwave, and other

various auxiliary broadcast stations. Statutory authority for this

collection of information is contained in Sections 154(I) and 308 of

the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. This form is required by 47

CFR 73.3511 and 73.3533. This form has been revised to delete the fee

payment information as FCC Form 159, Fee Remittance Advice, is now

required with any payment to the FCC. The Fee Remittance Advice

duplicates this information. Due to changes in the Antenna Structure

Registration procedures under Part 17 of the FCC Rules, this form will

collect the seven digit antenna structure registration number assigned

by the Commission. This form has also been revised to collect metric

measurements only. These changes should not affect the estimated

average burden per respondent.

The information will be used by the Commission to determine if the

proposal will meet statutory requirements; to determine eligibility for

a license; to aid in frequency spectrum management; and to ensure

interference will not be caused by existing stations. The data will be

used to issue an authorization and may be used for enforcement purposes

when necessary.

Federal Communications Commission.

Magalie Roman Salas,

Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-976 Filed 1-14-99; 8:45 am]

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