[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 21, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69938-69939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29771]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB
for Review and Approval
November 7, 2000.
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: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 21,
2000. 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 1-A804, 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: 3060-0016.
Title: Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a
Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster Station.
Form Number: FCC 346.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions; and State, local, or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 1,200.
Estimate Time Per Response: 7 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third
party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 6,400.
Total Annual Costs: $3,597,600.
Needs and Uses: Licensees/permittees/applicants use FCC Form 346
when applying for authority to construct or make changes in a Low Power
Television, TV Translator, or TV Booster broadcast station. Applicants
are subject to the third party disclosure requirement of 47 CFR Section
73.3580. Within 30 days of tendering of the application, applicants are
required to publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation when
filing all applications for new or major changes in facilities--the
notice to appear at least twice weekly for two consecutive weeks in a
three week period. In addition, a copy of the notice must be maintained
along with the application. The Commission uses FCC Form 346 to
determine if an applicant is qualified, meets basic statutory and
treaty requirements, and will not cause interference to other
authorized broadcast services.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0934.
Title: Application for Equipment Authorization, 47 CFR Sections
2.960, 2.962, 68.160, and 68.162.
Form Number: FCC 731 TC.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 25.
Estimate Time Per Response: 4 hours (multiple responses/annum).
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 6,400.
Total Annual Costs: $175,000.
Needs and Uses: Commission rules that require approval prior to
marketing
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of equipment FCC rules under 47 CFR Part 15 and Part 18 require a
``showing of compliance'' with technical standards before certain
equipment can be marketed. A showing of compliance aids in controlling
potential radio communication interference and in investigating
interference complaints. Equipment that operates in the licensed
service also requires authorization under 47 CFR Part 2 and Part 68. In
a 1998 Report and Order, Gen. Doc. 98-68, the FCC adopted rules to
permit private sector firms, known as Telecommunications Certification
Body(s) (TCB), to approve equipment for marketing. The rule changes
also established guidelines for Mutual Recognition Agreements with
foreign trade partners. Once approved by the accrediting body, and
``designated'' by the Commission, the TCBs may accept Form 731 filings
from the public and evaluate the compliance of the equipment with the
Commission's Rules and technical standards. Upon the determination that
the equipment complies and should receive a grant, the TCB is required
to electronically submit the Form 731 information and the information
required for grant to the Commission via the Internet.
OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
Title: Redesignation of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket
Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Ka-band, and the
Allocation of Additional Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite-Service Use.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimate Time Per Response: 1 to 4 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third
party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 553 hours.
Total Annual Costs: None.
Needs and Uses: Information collection requirements contained in
this collection will serve to enable the efficient use of spectrum for
existing and future users. The information requirements will also help
facilitate the negotiation process among entities for transition of the
18.58-19.3 GHz band from terrestrial fixed services to fixed-satellite
service.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-29771 Filed 11-20-00; 8:45 am]
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