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

[Federal Register: April 14, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 71)]

[Notices]

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

April 7, 1998. 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(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction

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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 14, 1998. 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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to jboley@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via internet at jboley@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control No.: 3060-0444.

Title: 220 and 800 MHz Construction Letter.

Form No.: FCC Form 800A.

Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit.

Number of Respondents: 11,500.

Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Cost to Respondents: N/A.

Total Annual Burden: 11,500 hours.

Needs and Uses: Licensees are required to provide this information to verify a station has been placed into operation. The form has been revised to clarify the types of uses of the form and frequency of use. Except under limited circumstances, certain Part 90 licenses may not be transferred or assigned unless the underlying facility is constructed. This form will also be used to determine compliance with the Commission's construction rules when this information is not available for either a previous submission, manual records, or currently in the licensing database. OMB Control No.: 3060-0813.

Title: Revision of the Commission's Rules to Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Emergency Calling Systems.

Form No.: N/A.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal governments.

Number of Respondents: 42,031 respondents; 125,996 responses.

Estimated Time Per Response: .25 - 20 hours (range).

Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; third party disclosure; quarterly and one time reporting requirements.

Cost to Respondents: $7,050,000.

Total Annual Burden: 194,457 hours.

Needs and Uses: The Commission requested and received emergency OMB approval for several burdens placed on the wireless E911 industry and on government entities and phone systems. Most of these public burdens are one time rather than ongoing requirements, and are minimal to ensure the rapid implementation of the technologies needed to bring emergency help to wireless callers throughout the United States. The Commission is now seeking three year approval of this information collection.

Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary.

[FR Doc. 98-9700Filed4-13-98; 8:45 am]

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