99-6833. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 54 (Monday, March 22, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 13796]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-6833]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

March 10, 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, 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 April 21, 
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, 445 12th Street, S.W., 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: 3060-0856.
    Title: Universal Service--School and Libraries Universal Service 
Program Reimbursement Forms.
    Form Number(s): FCC 472, FCC 473, and FCC 474.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 61,800.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.0 to 1.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping. Annually and on occasion 
reporting requirements. Third party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 88,050 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted rules providing for all 
telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections 
for all eligible schools and libraries. The Telecommunications Act of 
1996 comtemplates that discounts on eligible services shall be provided 
to schools and libraries, and that service providers shall seek 
reimbursement for the amount of the discounts. FCC Forms 473 and 474 
facilitate the reimbursement process. FCC Form 472 allows providers to 
confirm that they are actually providing the discounted services to 
eligible entities.

Federal Communications Commission.
Shirley S. Suggs,
Chief, Publications Branch.
[FR Doc. 99-6833 Filed 3-19-99; 8:45 am]
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