[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 241 (Friday, December 13, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 65574] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-31651] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission December 9, 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 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 February 11, 1997. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., 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: 3060-0049. Title: Application for Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. Form No.: FCC 753. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals. Number of Respondents: 12,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes. Total Annual Burden: 3,960 hours. Needs and Uses: In accordance with the Communications Act, applicants must possess certain qualifications in order to qualify for a radio operator license. The data submitted on FCC Form 753 aids the Commission in determining whether the applicant possesses these qualifications. The form is required by FCC Rules 47 CFR Parts 13 and 1.83. The data will be used to identify the individuals to whom the license is issued and to confirm that the individual possesses the required qualifications for the license. The form will be revised to include a space for the applicant to provide an Internet address, as well as a Social Security Number. The Commission is required to collect a Social Security Number to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. The Commission eliminated the need to hold a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit for Broadcast use, therefore, the number of filings has been significantly reduced. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-31651 Filed 12-12-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P