[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 90 (Monday, May 11, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25859-25860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-12404]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

May 4, 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, 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 June 10, 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.: 3060-0804.
    Title: Universal Service - Health Care Providers Universal Service 
Program.
    Form No.: FCC Forms 465, 466, 467, and 468.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 18,400 respondents; 52,000 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2.5 hours (avg.).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirement.
    Cost to Respondents: N/A.
    Total Annual Burden:  121,500 hours.

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    Needs and Uses:  On May 8, 1997, the Commission adopted rules 
providing support for all telecommunications services, limited distance 
charges, and Internet access for all eligible health care providers. 
The Commission made minor changes/corrections to several forms. 
Specifically, the list provided in item 13a of FCC Form 465 has been 
updated. All forms have been revised to include a telephone number to 
call for assistance and the appropriate address to send completed 
forms.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-12404 Filed 5-8-98; 8:45 am]
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