[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 166 (Thursday, August 27, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 45813-45814] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-23020] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval August 20, 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 collection(s), 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, 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 September 28, 1998. 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications, Room [[Page 45814]] 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 collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0214. Title: Section 73.3526, Local Public Inspection File of Commercial Stations. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 11,518 (10,321 commercial radio stations + 1,197 commercial television stations). Estimated Time Per Response: 1.0-2.5 hours (1.0 hour/commercial television stations for ``must-carry/retransmission'' consent; 2.0 hours/radio stations and 2.5 hours/television stations for public inspections). Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden: 1,288,844 hours. Cost to Respondents: $0. Needs and Uses: Section 73.3526 requires each licensee/permittee of a commercial AM, FM or TV broadcast station to maintain a file for public inspection. The contents of the file vary according to the type of service and status. The data are used by the public and the FCC staff to evaluate information about the station's performance. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0215. Title: Section 73.3527, Local Public Inspection File of Noncommercial Educational Stations. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 2,272 (2,272 noncommercial educational radio and television stations + 15 noncommercial television stations with ``must carry'' status). Estimated Time Per Response: 1-2 hours (1 hour/noncommercial educational television stations for ``must-carry'' status; 2 hours/ noneducational radio and television stations). Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden: 236,303 hours. Cost to Respondents: $0. Needs and Uses: Section 73.3527 requires each noncommercial educational broadcast station licensee/permittee to maintain a file for public inspection. The contents of the file vary according to the type of service and status. The data are used by the public and the FCC staff in field investigations to evaluate information about the station's performance. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-23020 Filed 8-26-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-10-P