[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 146 (Friday, July 30, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41427-41428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-19473]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB
for Review and Approval
July 21, 1999.
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: Written comments should be submitted on or before August 30,
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.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications
Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, S.W., 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: 3060-0003.
Title: Application Form 610 for Amateur Operator/Primary Station
License.
Form Number: FCC 610.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 79,000.
Estimate Time Per Response: 20 mins. (0.33 hrs.).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 26,070 hours.
Total Annual Costs: $208,000.
Needs and Uses: FCC's Rules, 47 CFR 97.17, 97.19, and 97.519; the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended; and International Treaties
require that applicants file the FCC Form 610 to apply for a new or
modified Amateur Operator/Primary Station License. Form 610 may also be
used to renew an Amateur Operator/Primary Station License. Commission
staff use the data to determine eligibility for radio station
authorization and to issue radio station/operator licenses. Data are
also used by Compliance and Information Bureau personnel in conjunction
with Field Engineers for enforcement and interference resolution
purposes. The Commission implemented a program change in which it has
eliminated mailing of FCC Form 610 R, and applicants may choose to file
for renewal electronically via the VEC program or file FCC Form 610
manually.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0069.
Title: Application for Commercial Radio Operator License.
Form Number: FCC 756.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 13,250.
Estimate Time Per Response: 20 mins. (0.33 hrs.).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 4,373 hours.
Total Annual Costs: $211,749.
Needs and Uses: Form 756 is used by the FCC, as authorized under
Section 303 (1) (1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to
issue radio operator licenses to those persons found to be qualified.
To properly identify oneself for an operator's license, applicants must
provide their full name, date of birth, and a recent photograph. (A
photograph is required of applicants for radiotelegraph licenses in
accordance with Paragraph 3870 of Article 55 of the International Radio
Regulations.) This form is being revised to delete the payment
information, since this information is already being collected when an
applicant files FCC Form 159 (Fee Remittance Advice) to make a payment
to the FCC.
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Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-19473 Filed 7-29-99; 8:45 am]
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