[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 3, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 30223]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-14690]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collections being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

May 27, 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 [insert date 60 days from publication in Federal 
Register].

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: 3060-0139.
    Title: Application for Antenna Structure Registration.
    Form No.: FCC 854.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals, Businesses or other for-profit; Non-
profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 4,500.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes.
    Frequency of Response:  On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,250 hours.
    Needs and Uses: Section 303(q) of the Communications Act, as 
amended, authorizes the Commission to require the painting and/or 
illumination of radio towers in cases where there is a reasonable 
possibility that an antenna structure may cause a hazard to air 
navigation.The data collected is required by the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended; FCC Rules Section 1.61(a), 17.4, 21.11(g),25.113(c), 
73.3533(c), 74.551(c), 74.651(d), 74.1251(d), 78.109(c), 95.83(a)(3), 
97.15(d).
    This FCC form is to be used for the purpose of registering 
structures used for wire or radio communication services within the 
United States, or to make changes to an existing registered structure, 
or to notify the Commmission of the dismantlement of a structure. The 
Commission staff will evaluate the antenna data submitted by the tower 
owner and determine if Part 17 rule requirements are met and if any 
obstruction painting and/or lighting will be necessary. The tower owner 
will receive notification that the Commission has registered the 
structure, modification or dismantlement on FCC Form 854R, Antenna 
Structure Registration. Owners of new and modified towers must notify 
the Commission within 24 hours of construction completion and/or 
disposition of structure, using a portion of the FCC Form 854R which is 
detachable.
    The Commission is in the final phase of completing the initial two 
year registration period for the revised antenna structure registration 
process. The form's data collection remains the same, however, we 
estimate a significant decrease (adjustment) in the number of total 
respondents from 43,000 to 4,500 and a decrease in the total annual 
burden from 21,500 hours to 2,250 hours as a result of a re-evaluation 
of receipts due to the program change implemented two years ago.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-14690 Filed 6-2-98; 8:45 am]
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