[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 225 (Monday, November 23, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 64715] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-31207] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval November 12, 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, 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 23, 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 Commissions, 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 collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via Internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0623. Title: Application for Mobile Radio Service Authorization or Rural Radiotelephone Service Authorization. Form Number: FCC 600. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; Federal Government; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 54,143. Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 to 7.0 hours. Total Annual Burden: 121,846 hours. Total Annual Cost: $25,769,685 (Legal/engineering consultants, filing fees, and postage). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Needs and Uses: This form is used by various applicants in accordance with 47 CFR Part 22 (Public Mobile Services), Part 24 (Personal Communications Services), Part 74 (Remote Pickup and Low Power Broadcast Auxiliary), Part 90 (Land Mobile) and Part 95 (IVDS). Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 309(j), as amended. FCC Form 600 was previously filed by winners of FCC auctions (long form application filed by Broadband and Narrowband PCS, IVDS, Cellular Unserved, 900 MHz SMR), and it is anticipated that it would be used for several upcoming auctions. However, with the development of the Universal Licensing System (ULS), auction winners are now filing FCC Form 601 in lieu of FCC Form 600. Therefore, the number of respondents and burden hours have been adjusted for several of the auctions where estimates were previously provided for using the Form 600, as well as an adjustment in receipts for other services. We estimate a decrease in the number of annual respondents from 194,769 to 54,153 and a total annual burden decrease from 779,076 hours to 216,612 hours as the result of a program change. We have re- evaluated the respondent costs and adjusted the total to reflect correctly the contracting expenses. This form will eventually be replaced by FCC Form 601 upon conversion of all radio services to ULS which currently use FCC Form 600. The information will be used by the Commission to determine whether the applicant is legally, technically, and financially qualified to be licensed. It will also be used to update the database and to provide for proper use of the frequency spectrum. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-31207 Filed 11-20-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P