[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 12801-12802] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-6659] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval March 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 April 15, 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.: 3060-0110. Title: Application for Renewal of License for AM, FM, TV, Translator or LPTV Station. Form No.: FCC Form 303-S. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 5,492. Estimated Time Per Response: 2.67-11.25 hours (0.67-1.25 hours respondent; 0-10 hours for an attorney). Frequency of Response: Upon license expiration. Cost to Respondents: $3,054,891. Total Annual Burden: 9,190 hours. Needs and Uses: The FCC 303-S is used in applying for renewal of license for an AM, FM, TV, FM/TV Translator and LPTV broadcast stations. The data is used by FCC staff to assure that necessary forms connected with renewal have been filed and that the licensee continues to meet the basic statutory requirements to remain a licensee. The local public notice informs the public that the station has filed for license renewal. OMB Control No.: 3060-0594. Title: Cost of Service Filing for Regulated Cable Services. [[Page 12802]] Form No.: FCC Form 1220. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit; state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 30 (20 cable operators + 10 LFAs.) Estimated Time Per Response: 4-80 hours (avg). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Cost to Respondents: $120,000. Total Annual Burden: 1,640 hours. Needs and Uses: FCC Form 1220 is used by cable operators to demonstrate their costs of providing cable service in order to justify rates above levels determined under the Commission's benchmark methodology. Operators file FCC Form 1220 with local franchise authorities (LFAs) or the Commission where the Commission has assumed jurisdiction when justifying rates based on cost of service. FCC Form 1220 may also be filed as part of an operator's response to a complaint filed with the Commission about programming service rates and associated equipment when justifying rates based on cost of service. OMB Control No.: 3060-0601. Title: Setting Maximum Initial Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services. Form No.: FCC Form 1200. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit, state, local, or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 150 (100 cable operators + 50 LFAs). Estimated Time Per Response: 2-10 hours (avg.). Frequency of Response: One time reporting requirement. Cost to Respondents: $75,500. Total Annual Burden: 1,100 hours. Needs and Uses: FCC Form 1200 is used by cable operators to justify the reasonableness of rates in effect on or after May 15, 1994. Cable operators submit this form to local franchising authorities (LFAs) or the Commission in situations where the Commission has assumed jurisdiction. Cable operators also file FCC Form 1200 with the Commission when responding to a complaint filed with the Commission about cable programming services rates and associated equipment. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-6659 Filed 3-13-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P