E6-6685. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested  

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    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 (PRA) of 1995, Public Law No. 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 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 July 3, 2006. 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:

    You may submit your Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments by email or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0647.

    Title: Annual Survey of Cable Industry Prices.

    Form Number: Not applicable.

    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, Local or Tribal Government.

    Number of Respondents: 758.

    Estimated Time per Response: 2-7 hours.

    Frequency of Response: Annual Reporting Requirement.

    Total Annual Burden: 6,822 hours.

    Total Annual Cost: None.

    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).

    Needs and Uses: This data collection represents a small number of supplemental questions needed to complete the 2006 report on cable industry prices. The Commission received OMB approval for the Annual Survey of Cable Industry Prices on February 7, 2006. Section 623(k) of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 requires the Commission to publish an annual statistical report on average rates for basic cable service, cable programming service, and equipment. The report must compare the prices charged by cable operators subject to effective competition and those not subject to effective competition. The data from these supplemental questions are needed to complete this report.

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    Federal Communications Commission.

    William F. Caton,

    Deputy Secretary.

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    [FR Doc. E6-6685 Filed 5-2-06; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 6712-10-P

Document Information

Published:
05/03/2006
Department:
Federal Communications Commission
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
E6-6685
Dates:
Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before July 3, 2006. 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.
Pages:
26089-26089 (1 pages)
EOCitation:
of 2006-04-26
PDF File:
e6-6685.pdf