97-4503. Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 8447]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-4503]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

February 19, 1997.
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, 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 clarify 
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 April 28, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal 
Communications Commissions, 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-XXXX.
    Title: Marketing of RF Devices Prior to Equipment Authorization 
(Section 2.803).
    Form No.: None.
    Type of Review: New Collection.
    Respondents: Business/For Profit Institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 6,000.
    Estimated time per response: .5.
    Total annual burden: 3,000.
    Needs and Uses: FCC rules permit the display and advertising of 
radio frequency devices prior to equipment authorization or a 
determination of compliance with the rules, providing that the 
advertising or display contains a conspicuous notice as specified by 
the rules. The notice that must be displayed is defined in Section 
2.803(c). A notice that applies specifically to prototype equipment is 
defined in Section 2.803(c)(1). In addition, as defined in Section 
2.803(c)(2) any RF device that is offered for sale to specific entities 
defined in the rule part, prior to equipment authorization or a showing 
of compliance, must be accompanied by a written notice that the 
equipment is subject to the FCC rules and will comply with all FCC 
rules prior to delivery. The information is disclosed to third parties 
to ensure that they are fully aware of the FCC's requirement for the 
responsible party to fully comply with the Commission Rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-4503 Filed 2-24-97; 8:45 am]
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