[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 71137-71138] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-33978] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission December 17, 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(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 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 on or before February 23, 1999. 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 A1804, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or via the Internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0020. Title: Application for Ground Station Authorization in the Aviation Services. Form Numbers: FCC 406. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households; State, Local or Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 1,600. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 1,600 hours. Total Annual Costs: $146,000. [[Page 71138]] Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require the collection of this information on new, modifications, renewal with modifications, and assignments of ground station authorizations. Data are used to update the existing database to ensure the most efficient use of the frequency spectrum. Data are also used by Compliance personnel in conjunction with Field Engineers for enforcement and interference resolutions. Applicants may also use Form 406 to renew an authorization when the renewal application generated by the FCC (FCC Form 452R) is not required by the applicant. The data collected are required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, International Treaties, and FCC Rules 47 CFR parts 1.922, 1.924, 87.21, and 87.31. This collection is being revised to delete the fee payment blocks (i.e., Fee Type Code, Fee Multiple, and Fee Due). FCC Form 159, Fee Remittance Advice, is required to be submitted with any payment to the FCC. FCC Form 159 duplicates the fee payment information. A space has been added for the applicant to provide the FCC an e-mail address. The number of responses and estimated burden remain unchanged. OMB Control Number: 3060-0134. Title: Application for Renewal of Private Radio Station License. Form Numbers: FCC 574R. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; Individuals or households; State, Local or Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 84,000. Estimated Time per Response: 20 minutes. (0.33 hrs). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 27,720 hours. Total Annual Costs: $4,960,000. Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that radio station licensees renew their radio station authorization every five or ten years, depending upon the type of license held (i.e., CMRS or PMRS). The data collected are used by FCC staff to update the existing database which ensures the most efficient use of the frequency spectrum. Data are also used by Compliance personnel in conjunction with Field Engineers for enforcement and interference resolutions. Licensees may also use this form upon receipt from the Commission to cancel an authorization they do not wish to renew. At the time of renewal, licensees may opt to use this form to indicate a change of mailing address, change of licensee name (without change to corporate structure, ownership, or control), or change the number of mobile units. The data collected are required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, International Treaties, and FCC Rules 47 CFR parts 1.922, 90.119, 90.135, 90.157, 95.89, 95.103, and 95.107. This collection is being revised to remove the fee payment blocks (i.e., Fee Type Code, Fee Multiple, and Fee Due). FCC Form 159, Fee Remittance Advice, is required to be submitted with any payment to the FCC. FCC Form 159 duplicates the fee payment information. This change does not significantly affect the number of responses and the estimated burden. This data collection may be submitted electronically via the FCC's interactive Form 900, which is available from the FCC's Internet site. OMB Control Number: 3060-0443. Title: Conditional Temporary Authorization to Operate a Part 90 Radio Station. Form Numbers: FCC 572C. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments. Number of Respondents: 17,023. Estimated Time per Response: 6 minutes (0.10 hrs.). Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; on occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 1,702 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants complete FCC Form 572C if they wish to have immediate authorization to operate 2-way radio equipment in Part 90 radio services below 470 MHz or in the 929- 930 MHz band. To be eligible for conditional authority, an applicant that has satisfied the frequency coordination requirements and filed the requisite FCC license application must certify on FCC Form 572C that it meets specified conditions that demonstrate the application can be routinely granted because it raises no special issues. The Refarming (PR Docket No. 92-235, Second Report and Order, released on March 12, 1997, changed the rules to institute a ten business day waiting period in the refarming bands after coordination prior to when an applicant could operate pursuant to conditional temporary authority. This form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, International Treaties, and FCC Rules 47 CFR parts 1.922 and 90.159. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-33978 Filed 12-22-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P