[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 80 (Monday, April 27, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 20631-20632] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-11099] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission April 20, 1998 SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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 June 26, 1998. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Judy Boley, Federal Communications Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected]. [[Page 20632]] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0827. Title: Request for Radio Station License Update. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals and households; business or other for- profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 172,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes. Total Annual Burden: 86,000 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Needs and Uses: The information obtained will be used to update the Commission's databases to ensure that each license reflects the correct administrative and technical data. The request also reminds licensees of the requirements to file applications for modification, if needed, to submit invalid licenses for cancellation and to keep the Commission informed of any changes in mailing address. This verification and collection of information is being done at this time in preparation of the conversion to the Universal License System. It is the Commission's goal to have the most accurate, up-to-date information available prior to conversion of data. OMB Approval Number: 3060-XXXX. Title: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - MDS and ITFS Two-Way Transmissions. Form No.: FCC Form 304 and FCC Form 330. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 3,550. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Estimated Time Per Response: 5 - 55 hours. Total Annual Burden: 17,750 hours. Cost to Respondents: $8,155,000. Needs and Uses: The Commission has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in MM Docket No. 97-217 and has published in the Federal Register a summary (62 FR 60025, 11/6/97) of this rulemaking to determine whether, and if so, how, to amend its rules to promote the ability of MDS and ITFS licensees to provide two-way digital services. The objective of this proceeding is to encourage the efficient use of the spectrum allotted to MDS and ITFS by simplifying our current two- way licensing system and providing greater flexibility in the use of the allotted spectrum where such flexibility would best serve the needs of the public. In addition, we intend to enhance the competitiveness of the wireless cable industry and the resultant choices available to consumers, and to increase Internet access for educational institutions and their students via ITFS frequencies. OMB Approval Number: 3060-XXXX. Title: Application for Transfer of Control of Multipoint Distribution Service Authorization. Form No.: FCC Form 306. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 20. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Estimated Time Per Response: 58 hours (2.0 hours-licensee; 15.2 hours-transferor; 40.8 hours-transferree). Total Annual Burden: 110 hours. Cost to Respondents: $211,190. Needs and Uses: The Commission has developed a new FCC Form 306 application which streamlines the application process for transfer of control of a Multipoint Distribution Service (``MDS'') authorization. This new form will replace FCC Form 704 (3060-0048) for MDS facilities governed by 47 CFR Part 21. The new FCC Form 306 will collect only the information required to evaluate a proposed transferee's qualifications to become a Commission MDS licensee. This new form has been developed to accommodate electronic filing of a transfer of control of an authorization for MDS applicants. FCC Form 306 is to be used to apply for authority to transfer control of an MDS authorization pursuant to 47 CFR Sections 21.11, 21.38, and 21.39. The data is used by FCC staff in determining if the applicant is qualified to become a Commission licensee or permittee and to carry out the statutory provisions of Section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0010. Title: Ownership Report. Form No.: FCC Form 323. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 10,020. Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting requirement. Estimated Time Per Response: 1 -7 hours (1 hour certifications (0.5 hours-respondent/0.5 hours attorney); 7 hours annual reports and all other reports (1 hour-respondent/6 hours attorney)). Total Annual Burden: 9,106 hours. Cost to Respondents: $10,258,410. Needs and Uses: Each permittee of a commercial AM, FM, TV and international broadcast station shall file an Ownership Report (FCC Form 323) within 30 days of the date of grant by the FCC of an application for an original construction permit or the consummation, pursuant to Commission consent, of a transfer of control or an assignment of license. A permittee is also required to file another report or to certify that it has reviewed its current Report on file and that it is accurate, in lieu of filing a new report, when the permittee applies for a station license. Each licensee of a commercial AM, FM and TV broadcast station shall file a Report annually. Each licensee with a current and unamended Report on file at the Commission may certify that it has reviewed its current Report and that it is accurate, in lieu of filing a new Report. The data is used by FCC staff to determine whether the licensee/permittee is abiding by the multiple ownership requirements as set down by the Commission's Rules and is in compliance with the Communications Act. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-11099 Filed 4-24-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F