98-14457. Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 2, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29993-29994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14457]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

May 22, 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 August 3, 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: 3060-0600.
    Title: Application to Participate in an FCC Auction.
    Form No.: FCC 175/FCC 175-S.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 12,400.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 8,100 hours.
    Frequency of Response:  On occasion.

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    Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission to 
determine if the applicant is legally, technically and financially 
qualified to participate in an FCC auction. The rules and requirements 
are designed to ensure that the competitive bidding process is limited 
to serious qualified applicants and deter possible abuses of the 
bidding and licensing process. The information will also be used to 
ensure that licensees that acquire their licenses through competitive 
bidding are not unjustly enriched by the premature transfer of their 
licenses. The Commission plans to use this form for all upcoming 
auctions.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-14457 Filed 6-1-98; 8:45 am]
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