[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 219 (Monday, November 15, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61851-61852]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-29629]
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Public Telecommunications Facilities Program Grant Monitoring
ACTION: Proposed collection; comments requested.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on
proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(2)(A).
DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before January 14,
2000.
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room
5027, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230 (or via
the Internet LEngelme@doc.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions
should be directed to Clifton Beck, NTIA, Room H-4888, U.S. Department
of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Abstract
The purpose of the Public Telecommunications Facilities Program is
to assist, through matching funds, in the planning and construction of
public telecommunications facilities in order to achieve the following
objectives:
Extend delivery of public telecommunications services to
as many citizens in the United States as possible by the most efficient
and economical means, including the use of broadcast and nonbroadcast
technologies;
Increase public telecommunications services and facilities
available to, operated by, and owned by minorities and women; and
Strengthen the capability of existing public radio and
television stations to provide public telecommunications services to
the public.
II. Method of Collection
The reporting requirements associated with this request have been
reduced by 10% from the previous request approved by OMB in 1996
through the elimination of the requirements for initial liens and
insurance certificates. The collection continues to be by mail. Reports
submitted by the grantees include:
Construction schedule/planning timetable (one time)
Performance reports (quarterly)
Close-out materials after completion of the project (one time)
Annual reports for the duration of the government's interest
in the equipment (annually for ten-year period)
III. Data
OMB Number: 0660-0001.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Regular submission.
Affected Public: Public Telecommunications Facilities Program grant
recipients (who may be non-profit corporations, public and private
universities and colleges, state and local government agencies).
Burden Hours Calculations/Reporting
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Hours Number of Burden
Requirement grantee grantees hours
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Construction Schedule/Planning 10 150 1,500
Timetable.......................
Performance Reports.............. (1) 350 1,400
Close-outs....................... 24 130 3,120
Draft Planning Report............ 40 10 400
Final Planning Report............ 10 10 100
Annual Reports................... 1 1,300 1,300
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Total........................ ........... ........... 7,820
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1 1 x 4/year.
Estimated Total Annual Cost to the Public: Cost to respondents is
consistent with their normal administrative overhead. Respondents will
not have to purchase equipment or material to provide information.
IV. Request for Comments
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden
(including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on respondents, including through the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
Comments submitted in response to the notice will be summarized
and/or included in the request for OMB approval of the information
collection; they also will become a matter of public record.
Dated: November 8, 1999.
Linda Engelmeier,
Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of the Chief Information
Officer.
[FR Doc. 99-29629 Filed 11-12-99; 8:45 am]
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