[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 102 (Thursday, May 28, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 29217-29218] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-14096] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval May 19, 1998. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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, and utility, 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 information techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before June 29, 1998. If [[Page 29218]] 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 Les Smith, 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 collection, contact Les Smith at 202-418-0214 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0560. Title: Section 76.911, Petition for reconsideration of certification. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; State, local and tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 45 [(20 petitions x 2 parties) + 5 competing operators]. Estimated Time Per Response: 2-10 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third party disclosure. Cost to Respondents: $410 (postage and stationery costs). Total Annual Burden: 410 hours. Needs and Uses: Section 76.911 states that a cable operator, or other interested party, may challenge a franchising authority's certification by filing a petition for reconsideration. The petition may allege either that the cable operator is not subject to rate regulation because effective competition exists, or that the franchising authority does not meet the Commission's certification standards. The burden associated with the petition process was not previously accounted for in this collection; therefore, this collection has been revised. Section 76.911(b)(2) also states that if evidence establishing effective competition is not otherwise available, then cable operators may request from a competitor information regarding the competitor's reach and number of subscribers. A competitor must respond to such request within 15 days and such responses may be limited to numerical totals. Commission staff use information derived from petitions for reconsideration of certification to resolve disputes concerning the presence or absence of effective competition in franchise areas and to determine whether there are grounds for denying franchising authority certifications to regulate rates. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-14096 Filed 5-27-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-10-P