98-20874. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 150 (Wednesday, August 5, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 41850]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-20874]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

July 29, 1998.

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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments October 5, 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 
Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., 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].
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0062
    Title: Application for Authorization to Construct New or Make 
Changes In an Instructional Television Fixed and/or Response 
Station(s), or to Assign or Transfer Such Station(s)
    Form Number: FCC 330
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions, state, local or tribal 
government
    Number of Respondents: 500
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 hours (1 hour/respondent; 6 hours/
contract engineer; 3 hours/contract attorney)
    Total Annual Burden: 500 hours
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Estimated Cost to Respondents: $675,000
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 330 is used to apply for authority to 
construct a new or make changes in an Instructional Television Fixed or 
response station and low power relay station, or for consent to license 
assignment or transfer of control.
    The Commission has revised the FCC Form 330 to facilitate 
electronic application processing by replacing narrative exhibits with 
a series of ``yes/no'' questions.
    The data are used by FCC staff to determine if the applicant meets 
basic statutory requirements and is qualified to become a licensee of 
the Commission.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-20874 Filed 8-4-98; 8:45 am]
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