[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 27 (Wednesday, February 9, 1994)]
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[FR Doc No: 94-2932]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to Office of
Management and Budget for Review
February 3, 1994.
The Federal Communications Commission has submitted the following
information collection requirement to OMB for review and clearance
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3507).
Copies of this submission may be purchased from the Commission's
copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc., 2100 M
Street NW., suite 140, Washington, DC 20037, (202) 857-3800. For
further information on this submission contact Judy Boley, Federal
Communications Commission (202) 632-0276. Persons wishing to comment on
this information collection should contact Timothy Fain, Office of
Management and Budget, room 3235 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-
3561.
Please note: The Commission has requested expedited OMB review of
this item by February 18, 1994, under the provisions of 5 CFR 1320.18.
OMB Number: None
Title: FCC Remittance Advice and Continuation Sheet
Action: New collection
Form Numbers: FCC Form 159 and FCC form 159-S
Respondents: Individuals or households and businesses or other for-
profit (including small businesses)
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement
Estimated Annual Burden: 210,000 responses; .25 hours average burden
per response; 52,500 hours total annual burden
Needs and Uses: The Commission has implemented provisions contained
in Section 6003(a) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993,
(Pub. L. 103-66 102-121) approved 8/10/93, which adds a new Section 9
to the Communications Act. This new Section 9 authorizes the Commission
to assess and collect annual regulatory fees to recover costs incurred
in carrying out its enforcement activities, policy and rulemaking
activities, user information services, and international activities. A
lockbox bank will be used to collect the regulatory fees. The FCC Forms
159 and 159-S will be used to collect required financial data which
will be key entered into the FCC's database. The data captured from the
forms will be used for administrative purposes including issuing
refunds, responding to public and operational inquiries, monitoring
installment payments, and ensuring full payment by all required to pay.
The forms will be used primarily for remitting ``Section 9'' regulatory
fees. The forms will be used to enhance the collection of fines or
debts due the FCC. The form will also be used by current filers of FCC
Form 155 filing multiple applications in the same lockbox, and
applicants paying by credit card. In the later two cases, only the FCC
Form 159 would be filed out so as not to collect duplicative
information. Without this information the Commission's ability to
verify proper and full payment would be significantly reduced. The
information will establish an audit trail of each transaction (which we
currently do not have) so that we can be in full compliance with
established financial procedures.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
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Federal Communications Commission Instructions for Using FCC Form 159
(Remittance Advice) and FCC Form 159-S (Supplemental Remittance Advice)
FCC Form 159 and FCC Form 159-S must be used for remitting any type
of fee, fine or debt due the FCC. The form will also be used for
applicants filing multiple applications in the same lockbox, and
applicants paying by credit card. The following information is provided
to assist you in completing FCC Forms 159 & 159-S.
(1) FCC Account No.--This is a personal identification number that
must consist of ten digits. You have three options to create this FCC
Account Number. Option 1--You may use your taxpayer identification
number (TIN) with a prefix of ``E'' (for employer) (i.e., E123456789).
Option 2--Your Social Security Number (SSN) with a prefix of ``T'' (for
taxpayer) (i.e., T123456789). Option 3--You may use your ten-digit
telephone number (i.e., 5551234567). Your same number must be used each
time you are paying for single or multiple fee.
(2) Total Amount Paid.--Enter the total amount of your remittance.
(3) Payor Name.--Enter the name of the person or company (i.e.,
maker of the check) responsible for payment. Enter an individual name
(last, first, middle initial). If a company, enter the name which is
used commercially.
(4) Address (Line 1).--The street address or post office box number
to which correspondence should be sent.
(5) Address (Line 2).--This line may be used if further
identification of the address is required.
(6) City.--The name of the city associated with the given street
address.
(7) State.--If you are based in the United States of America, enter
the appropriate two-digit state abbreviation as prescribed by the U.S.
Post Office. If you are based outside the United States of America,
leave this section blank.
(8) Zip Code.--Enter the appropriate five or nine-digit zip code
prescribed by the U.S. Post Office. If address is foreign, enter the
appropriate zip (postal) code.
(9) Telephone Number.--Enter the payor's ten-digit daytime
telephone number, including area code. For foreign telephone numbers
include the appropriate country dialing access code, as if you were
calling from the United States. [For example a United Kingdom number
would have the prefix (011-44) followed by the number within the UK.]
This number should tell us where you can be reached during normal
business hours in case the need arises.
(10) Country Code.--This section is only for those customers based
outside the United States of America. Enter the country's appropriate
country code here.
(11) Name of Applicant, Licensee, Regulatee or Debtor.--Enter the
name (last, first, middle initial) of the applicant as it appears on
the original being submitted. If company, enter name which is used
commercially. Each applicant must be listed separately if multiple
applications are submitted. If the Applicant, Licensee or Regulatee is
the same as the payor it is not necessary to fill out this section.
(12) FCC Call Sign/Other Identifier.--Enter an applicable call sign
or unique FCC identifier, if any, as shown on your enclosed
correspondence.
(13) Zip Code.--Enter the Applicant, Licensee or Regulatee's five
or nine-digit zip code prescribed by the U.S. Post Office. If address
is foreign, enter the appropriate country code here. It is not
necessary to complete this section if the Payor is the same as the
Applicant, Licensee or Regulatee.
(14) Payment Type Code.--Beginning with the first box, enter
correct Payment Type Code(s) from the instructional guide. Incorrect
Payment Type Codes may result in your application or filing being
returned to you without further processing. Each Payment Type code must
be listed separately on the Remittance Advance Form. If concurrent
actions are necessary on the same application, place any additional
codes in the next ``Item Information'' payment type code block and
repeat your FCC Call Sign or other ID. It is not necessary to fill out
the applicant's name and address again.
(15) Quantity.--Enter the number of actions required with this
submission. Refer to the particular services for further instructions
concerning multiple requests.
(16) Amount.--Enter the amount of the fee required for the Payment
Type Code used.
(17) FCC Code 1.--Used for special filings. Code will be defined in
Public Notice if it is to be used.
(18) FCC Code 2.--(Same as item 17).
(19, 20, 21) Applicant Address.--If the same as Payor address leave
these sections blank. If multiple payment codes have been used for the
same Applicant, Licensee or Regulatee it is not necessary to complete
these sections more than once. However, these sections must be
completed the first time. If different from Payor address follow item
(4, 5, 6, 7).
(22) Credit Card Data.--If remitting payment by credit card
``mark'' the appropriate block for the type of credit card being used--
Master Card or Visa only. Enter your credit card number and expiration
date. If any area required for credit card approval is incomplete, the
application will be returned unprocessed.
(23) Authorized Signature.--Sign and date the Remittance Advice
Form to authorize all credit card payments. The application will not be
processed further if it is not signed here.
FCC Supplemental Remittance Advice (FCC Form 159-S).--Use this form
for any additional services required with this filing.
Checks must be drawn on a U.S. Bank and denominated in U.S.
currency. No checks drawn on a foreign bank will be accepted.
Special Note
If the Applicant, Licensee, Regulatee or Debtor is the same as the
payor, it is not necessary to fill out blocks 11, 13, 19, 29, & 21.
However, you must complete all information regarding FCC codes in
blocks 12, & 14. FCC codes in blocks 17 & 18 will only be completed
when required by public notice). Payment information in blocks 14, 15 &
16 must also be completed.
If more than one fee payment is being made for an individual or
organization on the same application, move to the next available ``Item
Information'' section. It is only necessary to complete those sections
requesting Name (block 11), Zip Code (block 13), FCC codes (blocks 12 &
14). Complete blocks 17 & 18 as instructed above. Payment Information
in blocks 14, 15, & 16 must also be completed. It is not necessary to
fill out the applicant's address again (blocks 19, 20 & 21).
If more than one payment is being made on the same application,
each for a different individual or organization, then it is necessary
to also fill out the blocks requesting the applicant's name and
address.
[FR Doc. 94-2932 Filed 2-8-94; 8:45 am]
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