[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 200 (Thursday, October 16, 1997)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53833-53834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-27412]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for 
Review and Approval

October 8, 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

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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 November 17, 
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 
Commission, 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 collection(s) contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0745.
    Title: Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff 
Streamlining Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC 
Docket No. 96-187.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 170.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 37.18 hours (avg.).
    Cost to Respondents: $45,000.
    Total Annual Burden: 4,250 hours.
    Needs and Uses: In the Report and Order issued in CC Docket 96-187, 
the Commission adopts measures to implement the specific streamlining 
tariff filing requirements for local exchange carriers (LECs) of the 
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (1996 Act). The Commission requires the 
following information be collected from LECs eligible for streamlined 
regulation: (a) electronic filing requirements; (b) requirement that 
carriers desiring tariffs proposing rate decreased to be effective in 
seven days must be filed in separate transmittals; (c) requirement that 
carriers identify transmittals filed pursuant to the streamlined 
provisions of the 1996 Act; (d) requirement that price cap LECs file 
their Tariff Review Plans (TRSs) prior to filing their annual access 
tariffs; (e) petitions and replies; and (f) standard protective orders. 
All of the requirements would be used to ensure that local exchange 
carriers comply with their obligations under the Communications Act and 
that the Commission be able to ensure compliance within the streamlined 
timeframes established by the 1996 Act.

    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0438.
    Title: Transmittal Sheet for Cellular Applications for Unserved 
Areas.
    Form Number: FCC Form 464.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 49.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .166 hours (10 minutes).
    Cost to Respondents: N/A.
    Total Annual Burden: 8 hours.
    Needs and Uses: FCC rules require that applicants submit a 
transmittal sheet, FCC Form 464, in addition to other filing 
requirements pursuant to 47 CFR part 22. FCC Form 464 is designed to 
facilitate application intake and other processing functions by serving 
as a cover sheet to the application. FCC Form 464 is used in Phase I of 
the licensing scheme for Cellular Applications for Unserved Areas. The 
form is being revised to add a space for applicant's Internet or e-mail 
address and to add a space to collect Taxpayer Identification Number 
(TIN) as required by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996.

    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0318.
    Title: Notification of Commencement of Service or of Additional or 
Modified Facilities.
    Form Number: FCC Form 489.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 7,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3.62 hours.
    Cost to Respondents: $525,000. Assuming that respondents 
contracting out the information would use an attorney or engineer at an 
approximate cost of $200 per hour.
    Total Annual Burden: 8,960 hours.
    Needs and Uses: The 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 section 308 
and 309 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. The forms 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 (TIN). 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.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 97-27412 Filed 10-15-97; 8:45 am]
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