[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 78 (Wednesday, April 23, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19752-19753]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-10492]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collections Submitted to OMB for 
Review and Approval

April 16, 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.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before May 23, 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., N.W., Washington, DC 
20554 or via internet to [email protected] and Timothy Fain, OMB Desk 
Officer, 10236 NEOB 725 17th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20503 or 
[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: 3060-0049.
    Title: Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
    Form No.: FCC Form 753.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 19,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 6,270 hours.
    Total Costs to all Respondents: $540,000. $45 filing for each new 
or replacement license for commercial use.
    Needs and Uses: The data collected on the FCC form 753 is used to 
determine the qualifications of a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator 
applicant. The form is required by FCC Rules 47 CFR Part 13 and 1.83. 
The data will be used to identify the individuals to whom the license 
is issued. The form is being revised to include a space for the 
applicant to provide an internet address, as well as a Social Security 
Number. The Commission is required to collect an SSN to comply with the 
Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0141.
    Title: Application for Renewal of Private Operational Fixed 
Microwave Radio Station License.
    Form No.: FCC Form 402R.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information 
collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 4,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,320 hours.
    Total Costs to all Respondents: $900,000. $225 filing for each 
applicant.
    Needs and Uses: In accordance with FCC Rules Microwave radio 
station licensees are required to apply for renewal of their radio 
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authorization every 5 years. The data is being used to determine 
eligibility for a renewed authorization and by Compliance personnel in 
conjunction for field enforcement purposes. The form is being revised 
to include a space for the applicant to provide an internet address, as 
well as a Social Security Number. The Commission is required to collect 
an SSN to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-10492 Filed 4-22-97; 8:45 am]
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