98-26149. Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 189 (Wednesday, September 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 52268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-26149]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

September 24, 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 November 30, 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., 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: 3060-0841.
    Title: Public Notice--Additional Processing Guidelines for DTV 
(nonchecklist applications).
    Form Number: FCC 301 and FCC 340.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 75.
    Estimated Hours Per Response: 3 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Cost to Respondents: $270,000.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 225 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission released a public notice on August 
10, 1998, that explains how ``nonchecklist'' applications (i.e., 
applications that do not conform to certain criteria to enable fast-
track processing) will be processed for DTV station construction 
permits. This public notice explains what should be included in 
engineering showings and other types of application exhibits and cover 
letters. This public notice for ``nonchecklist'' applications should 
help to resolve processing uncertainties, enable the preparation of 
complete and quality applications, and hasten the authorization of DTV 
service. The data provided will be used by FCC staff to ensure that 
interference to other DTV and NTSC stations is minimized.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-26149 Filed 9-29-98; 8:45 am]
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