[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 5, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42123-42124]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-20517]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated 
Authority 5 CFR 1320 Authority, Comments Requested

July 30, 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 collection(s), as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 October 6, 1997.

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.: 3060-0347.

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    Title: Section 97.311, Spread Spectrum.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Estimate Hour Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 25 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping requirement contained in Section 
97.311 is necessary to document all spread spectrum transmissions by 
amateur radio operators. It consists of a technical description of the 
transmission signal, pertinent parameters describing the transmitted 
signal, general description of information, method and frequencies used 
for station identification and date of beginning and date of ending use 
of each type of transmitted signal. This requirement is necessary so 
that quick resolution of any harmful interference problems can be 
achieved and to ensure that the station is operating in accordance with 
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-20517 Filed 8-4-97; 8:45 am]
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