98-28133. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 202 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 56025]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28133]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

October 15, 1998.

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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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments by December 21, 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via 
internet to [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via 
internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0065.
    Title: Application for New or Modified Radio Stations Authorization 
Under Part 5 of the FCC Rules--Experimental Radio Service (Other than 
Broadcast).
    Form Number: FCC Form 442.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents: 700.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Estimated Cost Per Respondent: None.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 442 is required to be filed by Sections 
5.55(a), (b), and (c) of the FCC Rules and Regulations by applicants 
requiring an FCC license to operate a new or modified experimental 
radio station. The data supplied by this form are used by 
communications clerks, legal instruments examiners and engineers of the 
FCC to determine: (1) if the applicant is eligible for an experimental 
license; (2) the purpose of the experiment; (3) compliance with the 
requirements of Part 5 of the FCC Rules; and (4) if the proposed 
operation will cause interference to existing operations. The FCC could 
not grant an experimental license without the information contained on 
this form. Revision of the form is not required.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-28133 Filed 10-19-98; 8:45 am]
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