[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55286-55287]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26521]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated
Authority, Comments Requested
October 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(s), 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
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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 December 13,
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, Room 1 A-804, 445 Twelfth Street, SW, 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: 3060-0473.
Title: Section 74.1251 Technical and equipment modifications.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 200 FM translator stations (100
certifications of new installations; 100 notifications of change in
primary FM station being retransmitted).
Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hour per certification/
notification.
Annual Burden: 50.
Annual Costs: $0.
Needs and Uses: Upon replacement of a transmitter that can be
completed without FCC approval, Section 74.1251(b)(1) requires that the
licensee place in the station records a certification that the new
installation complies in all respects with all technical requirements
and terms of the station authorization. Section 74.1251(c) requires FM
translator licensees to notify the FCC, in writing, of changes in the
primary FM station being retransmitted. The certification of the new
installation are used by licensees to provide prospective users of the
modified equipment with necessary information. If no such information
exists, any future problems could prove difficult to solve and could
result in electronic frequency interference for long periods of time.
The notification of changes in the primary FM station being
retransmitted is used by FCC staff to keep records up-to-date and to
ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0181.
Title: Section 73.1615, Operation during modification of
facilities.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 110.
Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes-1 hour.
Total Annual Burden: 59 hours.
Needs and Uses: Section 73.1615(c) requires notification to the FCC
by a licensee of an AM, FM, or TV station when it is in the process of
modifying existing facilities as authorized by a construction permit
and it becomes necessary to either discontinue operation or to operate
with temporary facilities. If such licensee needs to discontinue
operations or operate with temporary facilities for more than 30 days,
then an informal letter request must be sent to the FCC prior to the
30th day. Section 73.1615(d) requires the licensee of an AM station
holding a construction permit which authorizes both a change in
frequency and directional facilities to obtain authority from the FCC
prior to using any new installation authorized by the permit, or using
temporary facilities. This request is to be made by letter 10 days
prior to the date on which the temporary operation is to commence. The
letter shall describe the operating modes and facilities to be used.
The data is used by FCC staff to maintain complete technical records
and to ensure that interference will not be caused to other licensed
broadcast facilities.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0347.
Title: Section 97.311 Spread spectrum.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of existing collection.
Respondents: Individuals, or households.
Number of Respondents: 10.
Estimated Time Per Response: 6 seconds per response.
Total Annual Burden: 1 minute.
Needs and Uses: The record keeping requirement contained in Section
97.311 is necessary to document all spread spectrum transmissions by
amateur radio operators. This information must be provided to the
District Director when deemed necessary and consist of a computer file
that is generated when spread spectrum transmissions are made. This
requirement is necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful
interference problems can be achieved and to ensure that the station is
operating in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-26521 Filed 10-8-99; 8:45 am]
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