[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 2 (Monday, January 5, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 227-228] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-33] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval December 24, 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 (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 February 4, 1998. 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 Control No.: 3060-0411. Title: Procedures for Formal Complaints Filed Against Common Carriers. Form No.: FCC Form 485. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; businesses or other for profit; not-for-profit institutions; federal government; state, local, or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 5,345. Estimated Time Per Response: Ranges from .50 to 5.0 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; on occasion reporting requirement; and third party disclosure. Cost to Respondents: $57,000. Total Annual Burden: 11,026 hours. Needs and Uses: The Report and Order, CC Docket 96-238, addresses provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 that necessitates changes to the rules for formal complaints filed against common carriers. Information filed pursuant to 47 CFR 1.720 et seq. is provided either with or in response to a formal complaint to determine whether or not there has been a violation of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or the Commission's Rules or Orders. Affected respondents are complainants and potential defendant common carriers. [[Page 228]] Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-33 Filed 1-2-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P