[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 7 (Monday, January 12, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 1850] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-604] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval January 6, 1998. 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before February 11, 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., N.W., 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.: 3060-0795. 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; businesses or other for profit; not-for-profit institutions; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 411,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Cost to Respondents: N/A. Total Annual Burden: 411,000 hours. Needs and Uses: The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) supplied by the licensee will be used to populate the Universal Licensing System (ULS) with a unique sequential number assigned to each licensee. This sequential number will be used to service inquiries and create a link to the Collections System for fee sufficiency and debt collection purposes. OMB Control No.: 3060-0704. Title: Policy and Rules Concerning the Interstate, Interexchange Marketplace, Implementation of Section 254(g) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, CC Docket No. 96-61. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for profit. Number of Respondents: 519. Estimated Time Per Response: 146 hours (avg). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; one-time filing requirement; recordkeeping requirement. Cost to Respondents: $600 filing fee per respondent. Total Annual Burden: 75,895 hours. Needs and Uses: Pursuant to CC Docket No. 96-61, nondominant carriers must: (1) file annual certifications that they are in compliance with their statutory rate integration and geographic rate averaging obligations under section 254(g); (2) maintain price and service information on all their interstate, domestic, interexchange services that they can make available to the Commission upon request. Nondominant interexchange carriers are forbidden from filing tariffs except as specified in the Order on Reconsideration in this proceeding. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-604 Filed 1-9-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P