[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 197 (Friday, October 10, 1997)] [Notices] [Pages 53004-53005] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-26876] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission October 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 collection(s), 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 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and 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 November 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., NW., Washington, DC 20554 or via internet to [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via internet at [email protected]. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0795. Title: ULS TIN Registration and FCC Form 606. Form No.: FCC Form 606. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; business or other for- profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 411,000. Estimated Hour Per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: One time filing requirement. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 411,000 hours. Needs and Uses: The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) is currently developing a Universal Licensing System (ULS) expected to be implemented in mid November 1997. This ULS will eventually replace 10 separate licensing databases and provide for universal licensing forms and data collection for the many services that the Wireless Bureau provides. The ULS will be driven by applicants Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), which could be a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number. We are requesting an extension of the emergency approval to require existing licensees to provide WTB with their TIN and list of call signs in order to populate ULS and establish a unique sequential number for each licensee. A licensee may have multiple licenses under different names and addresses all covered under the same TIN number. Only one unique sequential number will be assigned to cover all of the licensees licenses which could be in various names, radio services and addresses. The actual TIN will not be displayed to the public, but instead, the unique sequential number will be used to service inquiries. The WTB strongly encourages submission of this information electronically and has developed an interactive electronic application for this purpose which is the FCC Form 606. A series of public notices will be issued and this information will be collected gradually, by radio service. The information collected in the application will be used to populate the ULS and to assign a unique identifier to each licensee for interaction with the ULS. Assignment of the unique identifier will be automatically generated by the system. This information will also be used to match records in the licensing database to the Collection System records to validate payment for applications and for Debt Collection purposes. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0793. Title: Procedures for States Regarding Lifeline Consents, Adoption of Intrastate Discount Matrix for Schools and Libraries, and Designation of Eligible Telecommunications Carriers. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 890. Estimated Hour Per Response: 1.25 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion filing requirement; annually. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 1,120 total annual burden hours for all collections. Needs and Uses: On May 8, 1997, the Commission released Federal- State Joint Board on Universal Service, Report and Order, CC Docket No. 96-45, FCC 97-157 (Order). In that Order, the Commission adopted rules providing funding for discounts to eligible schools and libraries. The Commission also adopted rules mandating that state commissions designate common carriers as eligible telecommunications carriers for service areas selected by state commissions in accordance with section 214(e). In a Public Notice, the Common Carrier Bureau announced procedures states must follow in order to receive universal service support. OMB Approval No.: 3060-0756. Title: Procedural Requirements and Policies for Commission Processing of InterLATA Services Under Section 271 of the Communications Act. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 75. Estimated Hour Per Response: 250 hours (avg). Frequency of Response: On occasion filing requirement. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 18,820 total annual burden hours for all collections. Needs and Uses: In a Public Notice released 9/19/97, the Commission revised various procedural requirements and policies relating to the Commission's processing of Bell operating company applications to provide in-region, interLATA services pursuant to section 271 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Section 271 provides for applications on a state-by-state basis. The Public Notice requires that applicants file an original and 11 copies of each application, together with one copy on a computer diskette. The applications each will consist of a stand-alone, principal document (Brief [[Page 53005]] in Support of Application) with supporting documentation such as records of state proceedings, interconnection agreements, affidavits, etc. Each application will also include written consultations from state regulatory commissions and the U.S. Department of Justice. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 97-26876 Filed 10-9-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F