[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 63315] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-30217] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission. November 4, 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 January 11, 1999. 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 below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commissions, 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 collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX. Title: Section 95.861, Interference. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Existing collection in use without OMB control number. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 400. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occassion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 200 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Needs and Uses: The notification requirement contained in Section 95.861 requires 218-219 MHz licensees to notify all households located both within a TV Channel 13 Grade B predicted contour and an 218-219 MHz system service area of the potential for interference to Channel 13 TV reception. OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX. Title: Proposed Section 95.833, Construction requirements (WT Docket 98-169). Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 900. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: Information is filed within five and ten years of license grant. Total Annual Burden: 900 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Needs and Uses: The requirement contained in Section 95.861 is necessary for 218-219 MHz Service system licensees to file a report within five and ten years of license grant to demonstrate that they provide substantial service to its service areas. This collection, which is currently in the rules, has been waived by an Order released on January 14, 1998, (DA 98-59), for all licensees pending resolution of the construction requirement by the current Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WT Docket No. 98-169, FCC 98-228. No collection have been made. The NPRM proposes to reduce the regulatory burden on licensees by extending the filing of a report from three years to five years. Federal Communications Commission. Shirley S. Suggs, Chief, Publications Branch. [FR Doc. 98-30217 Filed 11-10-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P