[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 113 (Monday, June 14, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 31864-31865] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14981] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority; Comments Requested June 4, 1999. 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, 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 August 13, 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 listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1 A-804, 445 Twelfth Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the 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 the Internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0326. Title: Section 73.69 Antenna Monitors. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection. [[Page 31865]] Respondents: Business or other for-profit. Number of Respondents: 20 AM Licensees. Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour per 73.69(d)(1); 2 hours per 73.69(d)(5). Frequency of Response: On occasion. Total Annual Burden: 30. Total Annual Costs: None. Needs and Uses: Section 73.69(c) requires AM station licensees with directional antennas to file an informal request to operate without required monitors with the Mass Media Bureau in Washington, DC, when conditions beyond the control of the licensee prevent the restoration of an antenna monitor to service within a 120 day period. Section 73.69(d)(1) requires that AM licensees with directional antennas request and obtain temporary authority to operate with parameters at variance with licensed values when an authorized antenna monitor is replaced pending issuance of a modified license specifying new parameters. Section 73.69(d)(5) requires AM licensees with directional antennas to submit an informal request for modification of license to the FCC within 30 days of the date of antenna monitor replacement. Station licensees must operate in accordance with station licenses. The data collected by Section 73.69(c) is used by the FCC Engineer to grant continued approval to operate without the required monitors. The data collected by Section 73.69(d)(1) is used by FCC staff to grant interim authority to licensees to operate in variance of the station license. The data collected by Section 73.69(d)(5) is used by FCC staff to issue a modified license. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-14981 Filed 6-11-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P