[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 20, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Page 43058]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-21225]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission
August 14, 1996.
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 clarify
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 October 21, 1996.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal
Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC
20554 or via internet to dconway@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collections contact Dorothy Conway at 202-418-0217
or via internet at dconway@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 17, 1996, the Commission adopted the
First Report and Order amending its rules and policies regarding the
use of the 28 GHz frequency band for satellite space station and Local
Multipoint Distribution Services, known as the 28 GHz band segmentation
plan. Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the Commission's
Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallocate
the 29.5-30.0 Ghz Frequency Band, to Establish Rules and Policies for
Local Multipoint Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services,
CC Docket No. 92-297, FCC 96-311 (released July 22, 1996). Due to an
administrative oversight the information collections contained in this
order were not submitted to OMB with the Commission's request for
approval of the collection during the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
stage.
This information collection will be used by the Commission, and
other applicants and/or licensees in the 28 GHz band, to ensure the
technical coordination of systems that are designated to share the same
band segment in the 28 GHz band. Without such information the
Commission could not implement the band plan as set forth in the First
Report and Order and Fourth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
OMB Approval Number: New.
Title: 28 GHz Band Segmentation Plan.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other for-
profit; Small businesses and organizations.
Number of Respondents: 15 submitting paperwork approximately 4
times per year.
Estimated time per response: 1.5 hours.
Total Annual Burden: 90 hours.
Estimated cost per respondent: Based on the assumption that
applicants will hire outside counsel at an approximate cost of $150 per
hour, it is estimated that the cost per submission will be $300.00.
Needs and Uses: The collections of information contained in Parts
25 and 101 are used by Commission staff in carrying out its duties as
set forth in Section 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 308 and 309, to determine the technical
qualifications of an applicant to operate a station and will be used by
the Commission to verify that licensees are fully coordinated with
other users in the band. The information collected is used to determine
whether the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-21225 Filed 8-19-96; 8:45 am]
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