[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12801-12802]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-6659]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for
Review and Approval
March 6, 1998.
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, 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) 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 April 15,
1998. 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 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via
internet to jboley@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or
via internet at jboley@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060-0110.
Title: Application for Renewal of License for AM, FM, TV,
Translator or LPTV Station.
Form No.: FCC Form 303-S.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 5,492.
Estimated Time Per Response: 2.67-11.25 hours (0.67-1.25 hours
respondent; 0-10 hours for an attorney).
Frequency of Response: Upon license expiration.
Cost to Respondents: $3,054,891.
Total Annual Burden: 9,190 hours.
Needs and Uses: The FCC 303-S is used in applying for renewal of
license for an AM, FM, TV, FM/TV Translator and LPTV broadcast
stations. The data is used by FCC staff to assure that necessary forms
connected with renewal have been filed and that the licensee continues
to meet the basic statutory requirements to remain a licensee. The
local public notice informs the public that the station has filed for
license renewal.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0594.
Title: Cost of Service Filing for Regulated Cable Services.
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Form No.: FCC Form 1220.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit; state, local or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 30 (20 cable operators + 10 LFAs.)
Estimated Time Per Response: 4-80 hours (avg).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Cost to Respondents: $120,000.
Total Annual Burden: 1,640 hours.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 1220 is used by cable operators to
demonstrate their costs of providing cable service in order to justify
rates above levels determined under the Commission's benchmark
methodology. Operators file FCC Form 1220 with local franchise
authorities (LFAs) or the Commission where the Commission has assumed
jurisdiction when justifying rates based on cost of service. FCC Form
1220 may also be filed as part of an operator's response to a complaint
filed with the Commission about programming service rates and
associated equipment when justifying rates based on cost of service.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0601.
Title: Setting Maximum Initial Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable
Services.
Form No.: FCC Form 1200.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit, state, local, or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 150 (100 cable operators + 50 LFAs).
Estimated Time Per Response: 2-10 hours (avg.).
Frequency of Response: One time reporting requirement.
Cost to Respondents: $75,500.
Total Annual Burden: 1,100 hours.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 1200 is used by cable operators to justify
the reasonableness of rates in effect on or after May 15, 1994. Cable
operators submit this form to local franchising authorities (LFAs) or
the Commission in situations where the Commission has assumed
jurisdiction. Cable operators also file FCC Form 1200 with the
Commission when responding to a complaint filed with the Commission
about cable programming services rates and associated equipment.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-6659 Filed 3-13-98; 8:45 am]
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