[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 91 (Thursday, May 9, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21179-21180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-11523]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by FCC 
For Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR Part 1320 authority, 
comments requested

May 1, 1996.

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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, 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 
Commissions burden estimates; (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. The FCC is reviewing the following information 
collection requirements for possible 3-year extension under delegated 
authority 5 CFR 1320, authority delegated to the Commission by the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before July 8, 1996. 
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.

ADDRESS: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications, 
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 Dorothy Conway at 202-418-0217 
or via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0576.
    Title: Application for Renewal of Amateur Radio Station License.
    Form No.: FCC 610R.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 168 hours.
    Needs and Uses: Amateur Radio Service licensees are required to 
apply for renewal of their radio station license every ten years. In 
lieu of filing a ``long'' form (FCC 610), the Commission allows this 
``short'' form renewal to be filed. This form is computer generated and 
sent to licensees near the end of their ten year license term. They can 
renew simply by signing and returning the application as opposed to 
answering several questions on the ``long'' form. Commission personnel 
will use this data to determine eligibility for radio station renewal 
authorization and to issue a license. Data is also used by

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compliance personnel in conjunction with field engineers for 
enforcement and interference resolution purposes. The data collected is 
required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and 
International Treaties.
    A space for the applicant to provide an Internet address is being 
added to the form. This will provide an additional option of reaching 
the applicant should the FCC have any questions concerning the 
application.

OMB Approval Number: 3060-0079.
    Title: Application for An Amateur Club, Races or Military 
Recreation Station License.
    Form No.: FCC 610B.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 168 hours.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require applicants to file FCC Form 610B 
for new, modified, or renewed Amateur Club, Radio Amateur Civil 
Emergency Service (RACES), or Military Recreation station licenses. The 
data is used by Call Sign Administrators and Commission staff to 
determine if the applicant is eligible for Amateur Club, RACES, or 
Military Recreation Station License. The information is used in issuing 
authorizations of service and is vital to maintain an acceptable 
database.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-11523 Filed 5-8-96; 8:45 am]
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