98-26641. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 193 (Tuesday, October 6, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 53670]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-26641]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

September 30, 1998.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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, Pub. L. 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 December 7, 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 
Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., 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: 3060-0184.
    Title: Section 73.1740, Minimum Operating Schedule.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 350.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 175 hours.
    Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.
    Needs and Uses: Section 73.1740 requires licensees of commercial 
broadcast stations to notify the FCC in Washington, DC, when events 
beyond their control make it impossible to continue operation or to 
adhere to the required operating schedules set forth in this section. 
In addition, the FCC must be notified when normal operation is resumed. 
No further authority is needed for limited operation or discontinued 
operation for a period not exceeding 30 days. Should events beyond the 
licensees control make it impossible for compliance within the required 
30-day time period, an informal written request shall be submitted to 
the FCC requesting the amount of additional time that the licensee 
deems necessary. The data are used by FCC staff to authorize 
temporarily a limited operation or a discontinuance of operation.

    OMB Number: 3060-0449.
    Title: Section 1.65(c) Substantial and Significant Changes in 
Information Furnished by Applicants to the Commission.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 6.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: Annually.
    Total Annual Burden: 9 hours.
    Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.
    Needs and Uses: Section 1.65(c) requires broadcast permittees and 
licensees to report annually any finding or adverse final action that 
involves conduct bearing on their character qualifications. This 
information enables the Commission to determine whether broadcast 
permittees and licensees maintain the requisite character 
qualifications to be a broadcast permittee or licensee during their 
license term.

    OMB Number: 3060-0180.
    Title: Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entitites.
    Number of Respondents: 550.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 275 hours.
    Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection requires the permittee 
of a new broadcast station to notify the FCC of its plans to conduct 
equipment tests for the purpose of making adjustments and measurements 
as may be necessary to assure compliance with the terms of the 
construction permit and applicable engineering standards. The data are 
used by FCC staff to assure compliance with the terms of the 
construction permit and applicable engineering standards.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-26641 Filed 10-5-98; 8:45 am]
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