[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 15, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 2157] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-928] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by FCC For Extension Under Delegated Authority 5 CFR 1320 Authority, Comments Requested January 7, 1997. 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 March 17, 1997. 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. 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: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0602. Title: Section 76.917 Notification of certification withdrawals. Type of Review: Extension of existing collection. Respondents: State, local or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated Time Per Response: .5 hours. Total Annual Burden: 13 hours. Cost to Respondents: Postage and stationery costs are estimated at an average of $1 per notification. 25 notifications x $1 = $25. Needs and Uses: Section 76.917 of the Commission's rules requires a local franchising authority (``LFA'') that has been certified to regulate basic service tier (``BST'') cable rates to notify the Commission if it no longer intends to regulate BST cable rates. This notification shall include the LFA's determination that rate regulation no longer serves the best interests of local cable subscribers and that the LFA has received no consideration for its withdrawal of certification. The notifications are used by the Commission to readily determine the extent of basic service tier BST rate regulation of cable systems and to be aware of circumstances where certified LFAs no longer intend to regulate BST cable rates. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary, [FR Doc. 97-928 Filed 1-14-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F