[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 83 (Thursday, April 30, 1998)] [Notices] [Page 23787] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-11443] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission April 23, 1998. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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, 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should submit comments by June 29, 1998. 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: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or via internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0089. Title: Application for Land Radio Station Authorization in the Maritime Services. Form No.: FCC 503. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals and households; Business or other for- profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 2,926. Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes. Total Annual Burden: 2,195 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement. Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants file FCC 503 when applying for a new station or when modifying an existing land radio station in the Maritime Mobile Service or an Alaska Public Fixed Station. This form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; International Treaties and FCC Rules - 47 CFR Parts 1.922, 80.19 and 80.29. The data collected is necessary to evaluate a request for station authorization in the Maritime Services or an Alaska Public Fixed Station, to issue licenses, and to update the database to allow proper management of the frequency spectrum.FCC Form 503 is being revised to collect Antennna Structure Registration Number/or FCC Form 854 File Number; and Internet or E-Mail address of applicant. Due to changes in the antenna clearance procedures we no longer need to collect certain antenna information, such as name of the nearest aircraft landing area and distance and direction to nearest runway. The instruction are being edited accordingly. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-11443 Filed 4-29-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-F