[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 9430-9431] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5091] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission February 24, 1997. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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 May 2, 1997. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal Communications Commissions, 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.: 3060-0536. Title: Rules and Requirements for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Interstate Cost Recovery. Form No.: FCC Form 431. Type of Review: Extension. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 5000 respondents. Estimate Hour Per response: 3.1 hours per response (avg.). [[Page 9431]] Total Annual Burden: 15,593 hours. Needs and Uses: Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) requires the Commission to ensure that telecommunications relay services are available, to the extent possible, to individuals with hearing and speech disabilities in the United States. To fulfill this mandate, the Commission adopted rules that require the provision of TRS service beginning July 26, 1993. The Commission set minimum standards for TRS providers and established a shared-funding mechanism (TRS Fund) for recovering the costs of providing interstate TRS. The Commission also appointed the National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA) the TRS Fund administrator, and directed NECA to establish a non-paid, voluntary advisory committee to monitor cost recovery matters. The Commission's rules require all carriers providing interstate telecommunications services to contribute to the TRS Fund. The amount contributed is the product of the carrier's gross interstate revenues for the previous year and a contribution factor determined annually by the Commission. Contributions are calculated in accordance with a TRS Fund Worksheet which is prepared each year by the Commission and published in the Federal Register. Payments from the fund are made to eligible TRS providers and are designed to cover the reasonable costs incurred in providing interstate TRS service. See 47 CFR Sections 64.601.64.608 for rules and requirements governing telecommunications relay services. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0104. Title: Temporary Permit to Operate a Part 90 Radio Station. Form No.: FCC 572. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit; Individuals or households; State or Local Governments; Non-profit institutions. Number of Recordkeepers: 2,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 6 minutes (.10). Total Annual Burden: 200 hours. Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants complete FCC Form 572 if they wish to have immediate authorization to operate 2-way radio equipment already authorized in Part 90 radio services. This form is required by the Communications Act, International Treaties and FCC Rules 47 CFR Parts 1.922, and 1.925, 90.119, 90.159, 90.437 and 90.657. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0025. Title: Application for Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit-- Limited Use. Form No.: FCC 755. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals. Number of Respondents: 1,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes (.33). Total Annual Burden: 330 hours. Needs and Uses: In accordance with the Communications Act, applicants must possess certain qualifications in order to qualify for a radio operator license. The data will be used to identify the individuals to whom the license is issued and to confirm that the individual possesses the required qualifications for the license. Applicants using this form are not eligible for employment in the United States but need an operator permit because they hold an Aircraft Pilot Certificate which is valid in the U.S. and need to operate aircraft radio stations; or they hold an FCC radio station license and will use the permit for operation of that particular station. The number of respondents has been increased from 800 to 1,000, attributed to a re-evaluation of receipts. The form is being revised to add a space for the applicant to provide an Internet address. This will provide an additional option of reaching the applicant should the FCC have any questions concerning the application. The drug certification is being incorporated into the certification text prior to applicant signature and the requirement to check a ``yes/no'' block eliminated. The request for applicant's mailing address ``state'' is being changed to ``state/country'' to accomodate foreign mailing addresses. The Commission will redact the applicant birthdate from information available for public view. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-5091 Filed 2-28-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P