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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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