[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 156 (Wednesday, August 13, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 43328-43329] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-21367] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval August 7, 1997. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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(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 [[Page 43329]] 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 September 12, 1997. 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 Judy Boley, 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 collection(s) contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0774. Title: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96-45. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit; not-for-profit institutions; state or local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 5,565,451. Estimated Time Per Response: 3.1 hours (avg.). Cost to Respondents: N/A. Total Annual Burden: 1,784,220 hours. Needs and Uses: Congress has directed the Commission to implement a new set of universal service support mechanisms that are explicit and sufficient to advance the universal service principles enumerated in Section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and such other principles as the Commission believes are necessary and appropriate for the protection of the public interest, convenience and necessity, and are consistent with the Act. In the Report and Order, the Commission promulgates the rules and requirements to preserve and advance universal service. The collections are necessary to implement Section 254. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-21367 Filed 8-12-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P