[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 110 (Monday, June 9, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 31429-31430]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-14952]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

June 2, 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 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 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before July 9, 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 Judy Boley, 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 Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    OMB Approval No.: 3060-0108.
    Title: Emergency Alert Systems--EAS Activation Report.
    Form No.: FCC 201.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 14,000.
    Estimated Hour Per Response: .034 (2 minutes).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 476 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The Emergency Broadcast System (EBS) has been 
changed to the Emergency Alert System (EAS). This change required that 
all EBS collections and forms be corrected to reflect the name change. 
The EAS Activation Report postcard was developed as part of the EAS 
planning program. The program is a tri-agency agreement between the 
FCC, NOAA National Weather Service, and the Federal Emergency 
Management Agency (FEMA). The information is needed to maintain 
accurate records and documentation of broadcast stations and cable 
systems in compliance with FCC rules, and to enhance and encourage 
participation in the national, state and local EAS. Any reduction in 
the frequency of this activity would result in a proportional loss of 
benefit and would cause a delay in the detection of EAS equipment 
failures that would cause the loss of national, state and local 
emergency messages to the public, which in turn, could cause the loss 
of life and property. In keeping with the objectives of the Paperwork 
Reduction Act, this collection can now be filed by electronic mail to 
[email protected].

    OMB Approval No.: 3060-0318.
    Title: Notification of Commencement of Service or of Additional or 
Modified Facilities.
    Form No.: FCC 489.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 7,000.
    Estimated Hour Per Response: 3.62 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 25,340 hours.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 489 is a multi-purpose form used by 
commercial mobile radio service providers subject to 47 CFR Parts 22 
and 24 to notify the Commission of commencement of service, 
satisfaction of construction requirements, additional transmitters, 
minor modifications to stations and for certain other miscellaneous 
purposes. In addition to the requirements specified on the form, 
applicants may be required to file exhibits and showings as specified 
by the applicable rule part. The requested information is used by 
Commission staff in carrying out its duties as set forth in Sections 
308 and

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309 of the Communications Act of 1934. Various sections in 47 CFR Parts 
22 and 24 require submission of FCC Form 489. FCC Form 489 is filed by 
Public Mobile and Personal Communications Services licensees. The form 
is being revised to add a space for the licensee to provide an 
Internet/e-mail address and to request the licensee's Taxpayer 
Identification Number. The TIN is required to comply with the Debt 
Collection Improvement Act of 1996. A type of licensee ``government 
entity'' is also being added to the choices prior to the signature on 
the application. The burden reflects a decrease in the number of 
respondents from 10,000 to 7,000 and a decrease in total burden hours 
from 36,200 to 25,340 (3.62 hours per form). This is attributed to an 
adjustment and re-evaluation of receipts.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-14952 Filed 6-6-97; 8:45 am]
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