[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 63316]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-30220]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) submitted to OMB for
Review and Approval.
November 4, 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 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 information techniques or other forms of information
technology.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications,
Room 234, 1919 M St., NW, 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: 3060-0665.
Title: Section 64.707, Public Dissemination of Information by
Providers of Operator Services.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 436.
Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third
party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 1,744 hours.
Cost to Respondents: None.
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 64.707, requires that operator service
providers (OSPs) regularly publish and make available at no cost upon
request from consumers written materials that describe any changes in
operator services and choices available to consumers. A statute, 47
U.S.C. 226 (d)(4)(B), required adoption of this rule. This requirement
was a response to a widespread failure of operator service providers to
provide information necessary for informed consumer choice in the
marketplace. OSPs have provided this information primarily to consumers
in the form of a written report that will be regularly updated at the
OSP's discretion. Consumers will use this information to increase their
knowledge of the choices available to them in the operator service
marketplace.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0653.
Title: Section 64.703 (b), Consumer Information `` Posting by
Aggregators.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 56,200.
Estimated Time per Response: 3.67 hours (avg.).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third
party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 206,566 hours.
Cost to Respondents: None.
Needs and Uses: As required by 47 U.S.C. 226 (c)(1)(A), Section
64.703 (b) of the Commission's rules provides that aggregators
(providers of telephones to the public or transient users) must post in
writing, on or near such phones, information about presubscribed
operator services, rates, carrier access, and the FCC address to which
consumers may direct complaints. The Commission proposes to modify
Section 64.703 to establish a 30-day time limit for updating consumer
information posting on aggregator telephones.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-30220 Filed 11-10-98; 8:45 am]
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