99-31059. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 229 (Tuesday, November 30, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 66915]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-31059]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for 
Review and Approval

November 22, 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 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 30, 
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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554 or 
via the Internet to [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via the Internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0573.
    Title: Application for Franchise Authority Consent to Assignment or 
Transfer of Control of Cable Television Franchise.
    Form No.: FCC Form 394.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, state, local or tribal 
governments.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000 respondents; 1,000 total annual 
responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1-5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 7,000 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $377,000.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 394 is a standardized form that is 
completed by cable operators in connection with the transfer of control 
of cable television systems. The form is used by cable operators to 
apply for local franchise authority (LFA) approval to assign or 
transfer control of a cable television system.
    The data are used by the LFA's to restrict profiteering 
transactions and other transfers that are likely to adversely affect 
cable rates or service in the franchise area.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-31059 Filed 11-29-99; 8:45 am]
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