[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 28 (Friday, February 11, 2005)] [Notices] [Pages 7266-7267] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 05-2502] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested January 28, 2005. 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 (PRA) of 1995, Pub. L. No. 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 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before April 12, 2005. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to Leslie.S[email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or via the Internet at Leslie.S[email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0065. Title: Application for New or Modified Radio Stations Authorization Under part 5 of the FCC Rules--Experimental Radio Service, FCC Form 442. Form Number: FCC 442. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions; and State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 700. Estimated Time per Response: 4 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: Applicants that require an FCC license to operate a new or modified experimental radio station must file FCC Form 442, as required by 47 CFR sections 5.55 (a), (b), and (c) and 5.59 of FCC Rules. The FCC's clerks, legal instruments examiners, and engineers used the data supplied by [[Page 7267]] applicants in FCC Form 442 to determine: if the applicant is eligible for an experimental license; the purpose of the experiment; compliance with the requirements of part 5 of the FCC Rules; and if the proposed operation will cause interference to existing operations. Thus, the FCC cannot grant an experimental license without the information contained on this form. Applicants now file FCC Form 442 electronically. OMB Control Number: 3060-0068. Title: Application for Consent to Assign an Experimental Authorization, FCC Form 702. Form Number: FCC 702. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit; Not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 10. Estimated Time per Response: 0.6 hour. (36 mins.). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 6 hours. Total Annual Cost: $550. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The FCC Rules, 47 CFR Section 5.59, require that applicants for Experimental Radio Service file FCC Form 702 when the legal right to control the use and operation of a station is to be transferred, as a result of a voluntary act (contract or other agreement); of an involuntary act (death or legal disability) of the grantee of a station authorization; by involuntary assignment of the physical property constituting the station under a court decree in bankruptcy proceedings or other court order; or by operation of law in any other manner. Applicants now file FCC Form 702 electronically. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05-2502 Filed 2-10-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P