[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 108 (Friday, June 5, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 30717-30718] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-14941] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Satellite Ground Station Customer Questionnaire ACTION: Proposed collection; comment request. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13 (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)). DATES: Written comments must be submitted on or before August 4, 1998. ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments to Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Department of Commerce, Room 5327, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20230. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of the information collection instrument(s) and instructions should be directed to George Winston, E/SP3, 4700 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20233-9909 (301-457-5681). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Abstract NOAA retransmits low-resolution satellite imagery and other meteorological data to a worldwide user community having specialized electronic equipment and satellite receiving-station capabilities. Imagery and data are provided from GOES, TIROS, and METEOSAT satellites. NOAA requires a minimal amount of information from persons to determine their station location and receiving status, the satellite(s) from which they wish to receive products, and related data. Current system users are also periodically asked to update their information. The form is always available on the World-Wide-Web for users needing to change their information. [[Page 30718]] II. Method of Collection The information is collected on a form. III. Data OMB Number: 0648-0227. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Regular submission. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions; individuals; business or other for-profit; State, Local, or Tribal governments; the Federal government; and farms. Estimated Number of Respondents: 300. Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 50 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost to Public: $0. IV. Request for Comments Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: June 1, 1998. Linda Engelmeier, Departmental Forms Clearance Officer, Office of Management and Organization. [FR Doc. 98-14941 Filed 6-4-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510-22-P