[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 136 (Monday, July 15, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 36882-36883] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-17883] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval July 8, 1996. 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction [[Page 36883]] 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 clarify 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 September 13, 1996. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Timothy Fain, Office of Management and Budget, Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-3561 or via internet at [email protected], and Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Dorothy Conway at 202-418-0217 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: New collection. Title: Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), CC Docket No. 90- 571, MO&O (Coin Sent-Paid Order). Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: New Collection Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 30 respondents for the 12 and 18 month reports; 3,000 respondents for the disclosure requirement. Estimated Time Per Response: 7 hours per response for the 12 month report, 9 hours per response for the 18 month report and 2.5 hours per respondent to comply with the disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 7,980. Needs and Uses: In Memorandum Opinion and Order, (Order) issued in CC Docket No. 90-571 , the Bureau suspended the coin sent-paid requirement until August 26, 1997. This Order requires that payphones be made accessible to TRS users pursuant to the alternative plan proposed and during the continued suspension, outlined in paragraph 18 of the attached Order. In addition, carriers must make either calling cards or prepaid (debit) cards available to TRS users. TRS providers and/or carriers must also implement programs to educate TRS users about these alternative payment methods. The Bureau also required that Petitioners work with any other interested parties that wish to participate, to prepare and file a joint status report with the Commission on August 26, 1996 (twelve month status report) and February 26, 1997 (eighteen month status report). The twelve month status report must address the following issues: (1) Implementation and effectiveness of the alternative payment methods, i.e., free local calling, and calling cards and/or prepaid cards for toll calls; (2) implementation and effectiveness of consumer education and card distribution programs; (3) coordination with the TRS user community; and (4) identification of any problem areas and corrective actions taken or proposed. The eighteen month status report must address issues (1) through (4) above, as well as the following: (5) technical feasibility of developing and implementing TRS coin sent-paid service; (6) estimated costs of developing and implementing TRS coin sent-paid service; (7) any significant difference, in technical feasibility or cost, between the provision of TRS coin sent-paid service for local calls and the provision of such service for toll calls; (8) data on call volume and payment methods for TRS and non-TRS payphone calls, including, to the extent feasible, data on both local and long distance calls; and (9) to the extent not provided in response to item (8) above, data indicating long term trends in the demand for coin sent-paid service. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0003. Title: Application for Amateur Operator/Primary Station License. Form No.: FCC 610. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 93,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes. Total Annual Burden: 15,438. Needs and Uses: Fcc Rules require that applicants file the FCC 610 to apply for a new, renewed or modified license. The form is required by the Communications of 1934 as amended. The form is being revised to include a space for applicants to provide an internet address and newly implemented antenna registration numbers. No other changes are being proposed to this form. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-17883 Filed 7-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P