03-11492. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

April 23, 2003.

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:

Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit comments July 8, 2003. 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 Judy B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1-C804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Judy B. Herman at 202-418-0214 or via the Internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Control No.: 3060-0919.

Title: CORES Certification Form.

Form No.: FCC Form 162.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for profit, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or tribal government.

Number of Respondents: 200.

Estimated Time Per Response: .084 hours (5 minutes).

Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 17 hours.

Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.

Needs and Uses: This form will be used in the transition period to certify entities FCC Registration Number (FRN). The FRN will affect approximately 60 public-use application forms and will require the forms to change. During the transition period the FCC Form 162 will be kept in effect until all FCC forms have been updated with an FRN block. Once the application forms have been updated, this information collection will be canceled. The information will be used by the FCC for the purpose of collecting and reporting on any delinquent amounts arising out of such person's relationship with the Commission. The FRN will be used solely by the Commission as the unique business account number for identification purposes only.

Federal Communications Commission.

Marlene H. Dortch,

Secretary.