[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 184 (Tuesday, September 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49685-49686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-25202]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated
Authority 5 CFR 1320 Authority, Comments Requested
September 17, 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 collection(s), 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
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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 November 24, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Judy Boley, Federal Communications
Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via
internet to jboley@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via
internet at jboley@fcc.gov.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0202.
Title: Section 87.37 Developmental license.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, individuals or
households, state, local or tribal government, not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 12.
Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hour per response.
Total Annual Burden: 96 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement contained in
Section 87.37 is needed to gather data on developmental programs for
which a developmental authorization was granted to determine whether
the developmental authorization should be renewed or whether to
initiate proceedings to include such operations with in the normal
scope of the Aviation Services. If the information was not collected
the value of developmental programs in the Aviation Service would be
severely limited.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0222.
Title: Section 97.213 Remote control of a station.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households.
Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated Time Per Response: .2 hour per response
Total Annual Burden: 100 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping requirement in Section 97.213
consist of posting a photocopy of the station license, a label with the
name, address and telephone number of the station licensee, and the
name of at least one authorized control operator. The requirement is
necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful interference problems
can be achieved and to ensure that the station is operating in
accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0259.
Title: Section 90.263 Substitution of frequencies below 25 MHz.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, state, local or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 60.
Estimated Time Per Response: .5 hour per response.
Total Annual Burden: 30 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement contained in
Section 90.263 is needed to require applicants to provide a
supplemental information showing that the proposed use of frequencies
below 25 MHz are needed from a safety standpoint and that frequencies
above 25 MHz will not meet the operational needs of the applicant. The
information is used to evaluate the applicant's need for such
frequencies and the interference potential to other stations operating
on the proposed frequencies.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0264.
Title: Section 80.413 On-board station equipment records.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, individuals or
households, state, local or tribal government, not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 1,000.
Estimated Time Per Response: 2 hour per response.
Total Annual Burden: 2,000 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping requirement contained in Section
80.413 is needed to demonstrate that all on-board repeaters and
transmitters are properly operating pursuant to a station authorization
issued by the FCC. The information is used by FCC Compliance and
Information Bureau personnel during inspections and investigations to
determine what mobile units and repeaters are associated with on-board
stations aboard a particular vessel.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0297.
Title: Section 80.503 Cooperative use of facilities.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, individuals or
households, state, local or tribal government, not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Time Per Response: 16 hour per response.
Total Annual Burden: 1,600 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping requirements contained in Section
80.503 are needed to ensure licensees which share private facilities
operate within the specified scope of service, on a non-profit basis,
and do not function as communications common carriers providing ship-
shore public correspondence services. The information is used by FCC
Compliance and Information Bureau personnel during inspection and
investigations to insure compliance with applicable rules.
Federal Communications Commission.
Shirley Suggs,
Chief, Publications Branch.
[FR Doc. 97-25202 Filed 9-22-97; 8:45 am]
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