98-22514. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 162 (Friday, August 21, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 44860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-22514]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

August 17, 1998.
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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments by October 20, 1998. 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 234, 1919 M St., N.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via 
Internet to [e-mail].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via 
Internet at [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0374.
    Title: Section 73.1690, Modification of Transmission Systems.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 650 (300 AM station + 350 FM/TV station 
licensees).
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 to 3.0 hours (3 hours/respondent 
for AM stations; 0.5 hours/respondent for FM/TV stations).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,075 hours.
    Estimated Cost per Respondent: $0.
    Needs and Uses: Section 73.1690(e) requires AM, FM and TV station 
licensees to prepare an informal statement or diagram describing any 
electrical and mechanical modification to authorized transmitting 
equipment that can be made without prior Commission approval provided 
that equipment performance measurements are made to ensure compliance 
with FCC rules. This informal statement or diagram is to be retained at 
the transmitter site as long as the equipment is in use. The data are 
used by broadcast licensees to provide prospective users of the 
modified equipment with necessary information.

    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0216.
    Title: Section 73.3538, Application to Make Changes in an Existing 
Station.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 150 (60 AM + 90 AM/FM/TV station licensees).
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 to 8 hours (1 hour for AM/FM/TV 
stations; 8 hours for AM stations).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 570 hours.
    Estimated Cost to Respondents: $0.
    Needs and Uses: Section 73.3538(b) requires a broadcast station to 
file an informal application to make the following changes in a station 
authorization: (1) to specify new AM station directional antenna field 
monitoring point; and (2) to modify or discontinue the obstruction 
marking or lighting of an antenna supporting structure. The data are 
used by FCC staff to: (1) establish a monitoring point that will be 
used to guarantee the proper performance of a directional antenna in 
FCC monitoring activities and to ensure that no interference is caused 
to other stations; and (2) to ensure that the modification or 
discontinuance of the obstruction marking or lighting will not cause a 
menace to air navigation. The data are then extracted for inclusion in 
a modified license to operate the station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-22514 Filed 8-20-98; 8:45 am]
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