96-31651. Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 241 (Friday, December 13, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 65574]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-31651]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

December 9, 1996.
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 February 11, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, 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 Dorothy Conway at 
202-418-0217 or via internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0049.
    Title: Application for Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
    Form No.: FCC 753.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Number of Respondents: 12,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 3,960 hours.
    Needs and Uses: In accordance with the Communications Act, 
applicants must possess certain qualifications in order to qualify for 
a radio operator license. The data submitted on FCC Form 753 aids the 
Commission in determining whether the applicant possesses these 
qualifications. The form is required by FCC Rules 47 CFR Parts 13 and 
1.83. The data will be used to identify the individuals to whom the 
license is issued and to confirm that the individual possesses the 
required qualifications for the license.
    The form will be revised to include a space for the applicant to 
provide an Internet address, as well as a Social Security Number. The 
Commission is required to collect a Social Security Number to comply 
with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.
    The Commission eliminated the need to hold a Restricted 
Radiotelephone Operator Permit for Broadcast use, therefore, the number 
of filings has been significantly reduced.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-31651 Filed 12-12-96; 8:45 am]
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