[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 162 (Tuesday, August 20, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 43058] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-21225] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission August 14, 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 information collection, 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 clarify 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit comments October 21, 1996. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commission, 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: On July 17, 1996, the Commission adopted the First Report and Order amending its rules and policies regarding the use of the 28 GHz frequency band for satellite space station and Local Multipoint Distribution Services, known as the 28 GHz band segmentation plan. Rulemaking to Amend Parts 1, 2, 21, and 25 of the Commission's Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallocate the 29.5-30.0 Ghz Frequency Band, to Establish Rules and Policies for Local Multipoint Distribution Service and for Fixed Satellite Services, CC Docket No. 92-297, FCC 96-311 (released July 22, 1996). Due to an administrative oversight the information collections contained in this order were not submitted to OMB with the Commission's request for approval of the collection during the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking stage. This information collection will be used by the Commission, and other applicants and/or licensees in the 28 GHz band, to ensure the technical coordination of systems that are designated to share the same band segment in the 28 GHz band. Without such information the Commission could not implement the band plan as set forth in the First Report and Order and Fourth Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. OMB Approval Number: New. Title: 28 GHz Band Segmentation Plan. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; Business or other for- profit; Small businesses and organizations. Number of Respondents: 15 submitting paperwork approximately 4 times per year. Estimated time per response: 1.5 hours. Total Annual Burden: 90 hours. Estimated cost per respondent: Based on the assumption that applicants will hire outside counsel at an approximate cost of $150 per hour, it is estimated that the cost per submission will be $300.00. Needs and Uses: The collections of information contained in Parts 25 and 101 are used by Commission staff in carrying out its duties as set forth in Section 308 and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 308 and 309, to determine the technical qualifications of an applicant to operate a station and will be used by the Commission to verify that licensees are fully coordinated with other users in the band. The information collected is used to determine whether the public interest, convenience and necessity will be served. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-21225 Filed 8-19-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P