[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35587-35588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17278]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of proposed information collections contained in 1998
Biennial Review - Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules; Comments
Requested
June 19, 1998.
SUMMARY: On June 11, 1998, the Federal Communications Commission
(Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rule making (NPRM) in MM
Docket No. 98-93 (FCC No. 98-117) in the matter of 1998 Biennial
Regulatory Review - Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules. The summary
of the NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 22, 1998. The
NPRM contains proposed information collections subject to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval. 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 PRA
that does not display a valid control number. The NPRM has been
submitted to OMB for review under Section 3507(d) of the PRA.
The Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork
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burdens, invites the general public and OMB to comment on the proposed
information collections contained in the Notice, as required by the
PRA. 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 August 31,
1998. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed, you should
advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to the Office of the
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW.,
Washington, D.C. 20554. In addition to filing comments with the
Secretary, copies should be submitted to Les Smith, Federal
Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M Street, NW., Washington,
D.C. 20554, or via the Internet to lesmith@fcc.gov and to Timothy Fain,
OMB Desk Officer, 10236 NEOB, 725 - 17th Street, NW., Washington, D.C.
20503 or via the Internet to fain_t@al.eop.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the proposed information collection(s), contact Les Smith at 202-
418-0217 or via internet at lesmith@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval Number: None.
Title: NPRM - Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and
74 of the Commission's Rules.
Form Number: FCC 301, FCC 302-FM, FCC 302-AM, FCC 303-S, FCC 340,
FCC 349, FCC 350.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 4,650.
Estimated Time Per Response: 2.5 hours to 1,106 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Cost to Respondents: $28,672,625 (Consulting engineers and attorney
fees).
Total Annual Burden: 28,639 hours.
Needs and Uses: On June 11, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking in MM Docket No. 98-93 (FCC 98-117) in the
matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlining of Radio
Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules. The
summary of this NPRM was published in the Federal Register on 6/22/98.
This rulemaking proceeding was initiated to obtain comments concerning
the Commission's proposed amendment of certain technical rules and
policies governing the radio broadcast services--in order to enhance
opportunities for improvement of facilities and service and eliminate
unnecessary administrative burdens and delays, while maintaining the
technical integrity of the radio broadcast services. This review was
undertaken in conjunction with the Commission's current efforts to
streamline its existing rules and eliminate unnecessary or redundant
procedural requirements.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-17278 Filed 6-29-98; 8:45 am]
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