98-11443. Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 23787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-11443]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

April 23, 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, 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments by June 29, 1998.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Judy Boley, Federal Communications 
Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via 
internet to [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via internet at [e-mail]. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0089.
    Title: Application for Land Radio Station Authorization in the 
Maritime Services.
    Form No.: FCC 503.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals and households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 2,926.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,195 hours.
    Frequency of Response:  On occasion reporting requirement.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants file FCC 503 when 
applying for a new station or when modifying an existing land radio 
station in the Maritime Mobile Service or an Alaska Public Fixed 
Station. This form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended; International Treaties and FCC Rules - 47 CFR Parts 1.922, 
80.19 and 80.29. The data collected is necessary to evaluate a request 
for station authorization in the Maritime Services or an Alaska Public 
Fixed Station, to issue licenses, and to update the database to allow 
proper management of the frequency spectrum.FCC Form 503 is being 
revised to collect Antennna Structure Registration Number/or FCC Form 
854 File Number; and Internet or E-Mail address of applicant. Due to 
changes in the antenna clearance procedures we no longer need to 
collect certain antenna information, such as name of the nearest 
aircraft landing area and distance and direction to nearest runway. The 
instruction are being edited accordingly.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-11443 Filed 4-29-98; 8:45 am]
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