Agency information collection activities: Submission for OMB review; comment request,

[Federal Register: January 19, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 11)]

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

January 12, 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

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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 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, S.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to lesmith@fcc.gov.

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 lesmith@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control Number: 3060-0841.

Title: Public Notice--Additional Processing Guidelines for DTV.

Form Number(s): FCC 301 and FCC 340.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not-for- profit institutions.

Number of Respondents: 75.

Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours.

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure.

Total Annual Burden: 225 hours.

Total Annual Costs: $270,000.

Needs and Uses: The Commission released a public notice on August 10, 1998, that explains how ``nonchecklist'' applications (i.e., applications that do not conform to certain criteria to enable fast- track processing) will be processed for DTV station construction permits. This public notice explains what should be included in engineering showings and other types of application exhibits and cover letters. This public notice for ``nonchecklist'' applications should help to resolve processing uncertainties, enable the preparation of complete and quality applications, and hasten the authorization of DTV service. The data provided will be used by FCC staff to ensure that interference to other DTV and NTSC stations is minimized.

Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary.

[FR Doc. 99-1081Filed1-15-99; 8:45 am]

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