[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 176 (Thursday, September 11, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 47810-47811] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-24008] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval September 4, 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; [[Page 47811]] (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 October 14, 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-XXXX. Title: Section 68.110(c)--Availability of Inside Wiring Information. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 200. Estimated Time Per Response: 6 hours. Cost to Respondents: The Commission estimates that the annual cost to all respondents to maintain existing records for future disclosure upon request is $5,000. Based on 200 carriers within the 50 states, this represents only $25 per carrier in additional storage and retrieval costs. Total Annual Burden: 1,200 hours. Needs and Uses: The Commission amended the rule defining the demarcation point to: (1) clarify the location, within 12 inches at the point at which it enters the customer's premises; (2) indicate only major additions or rearrangements of existing wire are to be treated as new installations; (3) allow owners of multiunit buildings to restrict their customers access to only that wiring within a tenant's individual unit; and (4) require telephone companies to provide building owners with all available information regarding carrier installed wiring on the customer's side of the demarcation point. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-24008 Filed 9-10-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P