[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 110 (Monday, June 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31429-31430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14952]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission
June 2, 1997.
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 collections, 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 9, 1997.
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
Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via
internet to jboley@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collections contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or
via internet at jboley@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval No.: 3060-0108.
Title: Emergency Alert Systems--EAS Activation Report.
Form No.: FCC 201.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 14,000.
Estimated Hour Per Response: .034 (2 minutes).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 476 hours.
Needs and Uses: The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) has been
changed to the Emergency Alert System (EAS). This change required that
all EBS collections and forms be corrected to reflect the name change.
The EAS Activation Report postcard was developed as part of the EAS
planning program. The program is a tri-agency agreement between the
FCC, NOAA National Weather Service, and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). The information is needed to maintain
accurate records and documentation of broadcast stations and cable
systems in compliance with FCC rules, and to enhance and encourage
participation in the national, state and local EAS. Any reduction in
the frequency of this activity would result in a proportional loss of
benefit and would cause a delay in the detection of EAS equipment
failures that would cause the loss of national, state and local
emergency messages to the public, which in turn, could cause the loss
of life and property. In keeping with the objectives of the Paperwork
Reduction Act, this collection can now be filed by electronic mail to
[email protected]
OMB Approval No.: 3060-0318.
Title: Notification of Commencement of Service or of Additional or
Modified Facilities.
Form No.: FCC 489.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 7,000.
Estimated Hour Per Response: 3.62 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Estimated Total Annual Burden: 25,340 hours.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 489 is a multi-purpose form used by
commercial mobile radio service providers subject to 47 CFR Parts 22
and 24 to notify the Commission of commencement of service,
satisfaction of construction requirements, additional transmitters,
minor modifications to stations and for certain other miscellaneous
purposes. In addition to the requirements specified on the form,
applicants may be required to file exhibits and showings as specified
by the applicable rule part. The requested information is used by
Commission staff in carrying out its duties as set forth in Sections
308 and
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309 of the Communications Act of 1934. Various sections in 47 CFR Parts
22 and 24 require submission of FCC Form 489. FCC Form 489 is filed by
Public Mobile and Personal Communications Services licensees. The form
is being revised to add a space for the licensee to provide an
Internet/e-mail address and to request the licensee's Taxpayer
Identification Number. The TIN is required to comply with the Debt
Collection Improvement Act of 1996. A type of licensee ``government
entity'' is also being added to the choices prior to the signature on
the application. The burden reflects a decrease in the number of
respondents from 10,000 to 7,000 and a decrease in total burden hours
from 36,200 to 25,340 (3.62 hours per form). This is attributed to an
adjustment and re-evaluation of receipts.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-14952 Filed 6-6-97; 8:45 am]
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