[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 4, 1996)] [Notices] [Pages 46644-46645] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-22428] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission August 26, 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 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit comments by November 4, 1996. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., 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 No.: None. Title: Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace, [[Page 46645]] CC Docket No. 96-61 (Integrated Rate Plans). Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: New Collection. Respondents: businesses or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 6. Estimated Hour Per Response: 70 hours. Total Annual Burden: 720 hours. Needs and Uses: Section 254(g) of the 1934 Communications Act, as amended, and our rules extend rate integration to all U.S. territories and possessions. We will require certain carriers to submit no later than February 1, 1997, preliminary plans to achieve rate integration by August 1, 1997, and final plans no later than June 1, 1997. These plans will permit the Commission to review progress toward achieving rate integration. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-22428 Filed 9-3-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P