[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 2, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 14572-14573] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-7964] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval March 27, 1996. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications, 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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, 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 Commissions burden estimates; (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 May 2, 1996. 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. ADDRESS: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected] and Timothy Fain, OMB Desk Officer, 10236 NEOB 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the [[Page 14573]] information collections contact Dorothy Conway at 202-418-0217 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: N/A. Title: Part 101 governing the Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services. Form No: Not applicable. Type of Review: New collection consolidating existing collections. Respondents: Businesses; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 1,025 respondents and 19,000 recordkeepers. Estimated Time Per Response: 1.77 hours per response and 120 hours per recordkeepers. This reflects an annual estimate of 1,025 respondents making various filings and an estimated 19,000 licensees maintaining records. Total Annual Burden: 1609. Total estimated cost: $90,624. Needs and Uses: The information requirements are used to determine technical, legal, and other qualifications of applicants to operate a station in the public and private operational fixed services. The information is also used to ensure the applicants and licensees comply with the ownership and transfer restrictions imposed by Section 310 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. Section 310. Without this information, the Commission would not be able to carry out its statutory responsibilities. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-7964 Filed 4-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F