98-14456. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 29994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14456]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

May 22, 1998.

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 comments should be submitted on or before July 2, 1998. 
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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications 
Commission, 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 collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060-0185.
    Title: Section 73.3613, Filing of Contracts.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 3,180.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .75 hours reporting requirement (.25 
hours licensee/0.5 hours contract time); 0.5 hours recordkeeping 
requirement.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; 
recordkeeping requirement.
    Cost to Respondents: $74,000.
    Total Annual Burden:  1,450 hours.
    Needs and Uses:  Section 73.3613 requires licensees of TV and low 
power TV broadcast stations to file network affiliation contracts with 
the FCC. All broadcast stations are required to file contracts relating 
to ownership or control and personnel. Radio licensees are required to 
file time brokerage agreements which result in arrangement being 
counted in compliance with local and national radio multiple ownership 
rules. Certain contracts must be retained at the station. Data is used 
by FCC staff to assure that the licensee maintains full control over 
the station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-14456 Filed 6-1-98; 8:45 am]
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