98-33227. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 241 (Wednesday, December 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69288-69289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-33227]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

December 8, 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(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)

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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 on or before February 16, 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commissions, Room A1804, 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 collections contact Les Smith at [phone] or 
via the Internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0600.
    Title: Application to Participate in an FCC Auction.
    Form Numbers: FCC 175 and FCC 175-S.
    Type of Review: Extension of an existing collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 12,400.
    Estimated Time per Response: 45 mins. for Form 175; 15 mins. for 
Form 175-S.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 15,600 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $3,120,000.
    Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission to 
determine if the applicant is legally, technically, and financially 
qualified to participate in an FCC auction. The rules and requirements 
are designed to ensure that the competitive bidding process is limited 
to serious qualified applicants and to deter possible abuse of the 
bidding and licensing process. The Commission plans to use this form 
for all upcoming auctions and reauctions.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-33227 Filed 12-15-98; 8:45 am]
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