[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30517-30518]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-14491]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission.
June 1, 1999.
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, 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 August 9,
1999. 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.
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ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications
Commissions, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, Washington, DC 20554
or via the Internet to lesmith@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collections contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or
via the Internet at lesmith@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0309.
Title: Section 74.1281 Station Records.
Form Number: None.
Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions, state, local or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 3,150 FM translator and FM booster stations.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour per station.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping.
Total Annual Burden: 3,150.
Needs and Uses: Section 74.1281 requires that licensees of FM
translator/booster stations maintain adequate records. These records
include the current instrument of authorization, official
correspondence with FCC, maintenance records, contracts, permission for
rebroadcasts and other pertinent documents. They also include entries
concerning any extinguishment or improper operation of tower lights.
The data is used by FCC staff in investigations to assure that the
licensee is operating in accordance with the technical requirements as
specified in the FCC Rules and with the station authorization, and is
taking reasonable measures to preclude interference to other stations.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-14491 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am]
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