04-8843. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority

[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 76 (Tuesday, April 20, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 21099]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-8843]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated 
Authority

March 23, 2004.
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, 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before June 21, 2004. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Les 
Smith, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1-
A804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to [email protected]

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Les Smith at [phone] or 
via the Internet at [email protected]

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0570.
    Title: Section 76.982, Continuation of Rate Agreements.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: State, local, or tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 13 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact.
    Needs and Uses: Franchise authorities that were regulating basic 
cable rates pursuant to a rate agreement executed before July 1, 1990, 
may continue to regulate rates during the remainder of the agreement. 
Franchise authorities must notify the FCC of their intentions to 
continue regulating rates under the rate agreement.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0562.
    Title: Section 76.916, Petition for Recertification.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; and State, 
local, or tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 100 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact.
    Needs and Uses: A franchising authority wishing to assume 
jurisdiction to regulate basic cable service and associated equipment 
rates after its request for certification has been denied or revoked, 
may file a petition for recertification with the FCC. The petition must 
be served on the cable operator and on any interested party that 
participated in the proceeding denying or revoking the original 
certification.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-8843 Filed 4-19-04; 8:45 am]
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