[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 55 (Friday, March 21, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Page 13613]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-7178]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

March 17, 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 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 [insert date 60 days from publication in Federal 
Register].

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Dorothy Conway, Federal 
Communications Commissions, 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: 3060-0068.
    Title: Application for Consent to Assignment of Radio Station 
Construction Authorization or License (For Stations in Services Other 
Than Broadcast).
    Form No.: FCC 702.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other For-Profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.
    Needs and Uses: This collection of information is used to request 
Commission approval of assignment of radio station construction 
authorization or license.
    The form is required by Section 310(d) of the Communications Act; 
and FCC Rules - 47 CFR Parts 5.55, 21.11, 21.38, 21.39, 23.50, 25.118 
and 101.15.
    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. In addition, the Commission is required to collect the 
Taxpayer Identification Number to comply with the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0481.
    Title: Application for Renewal of Private Radio Station License.
    Form No.: FCC 452R.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals, State or Local Governments, Business or 
other For-Profit, Non-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 2,700.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 448 hours.
    Needs and Uses: Aviation Ground and Marine Coast Radio Station 
licensees are required to apply for renewal of their radio station 
authorization every five years.
    The form is required by the Communications Act; International 
Treaties and FCC Rules - 47 CFR Parts 1.926, 80.19 and 87.21.
    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. In addition, the Commission is required to collect the 
Taxpayer Identification Number to comply with the Debt Collection 
Improvement Act of 1996.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-7178 Filed 3-20-97; 8:45 am]
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