[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 115 (Tuesday, June 16, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 32880]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-15997]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

June 9, 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 July 16, 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications, 
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 Les Smith at 202-418-0214 or via 
internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0128.
    Title: Application for General Mobile Radio Service and Interactive 
Video Data Service.
    Form Number: FCC 574.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; Business and other for-
profit entities; Not-for-profit Institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,826.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response:  On occasion reporting requirements.
    Cost to Respondents: $124,000.
    Total Annual Burden: 913 hours (GMRS and IVDS filing fees and 
postage costs).
    Needs and Uses: This form is used by General Mobile Radio Service 
(GMRS) and some Interactive Video Data Service (IVDS) applicants for a 
new or modified license. (IVDS Auction applicants use FCC 600.) 
Applicants my also file this form for renewal when they do not receive 
the automated renewal notice, FCC Form 574R, sent to them by the 
Commission. This form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended; International Radio Regulations, General Secretariat of 
International Telecommunications Union and FCC Rules - 47 CFR 1.922, 
1.924, 95.71, and 95.73. FCC 574 is also being used by some Interactive 
Video Data Service licensees until the Universal Licensing System (ULS) 
is implemented. FCC Rules 47 CFR 95.811, 95.815, 95.817 and 95.833 
identify the collection of the data for IVDS purposes.
    The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau staff will use the data to 
determine eligibility of the applicant to hold a radio station 
authorization and for rulemaking proceedings. Compliance personnel will 
use the data in conjunction with field engineers for enforcement 
purposes. The data obtained from the collection is vital to maintaining 
an acceptable database.
    This form is being revised to delete the fee payment blocks. FCC 
Form 159, Fee Remittance Advice, is required with any payment to the 
FCC. The fee payment blocks duplicated the collection of this 
information. A space has been added for the applicant to provide an 
Internet/e-mail address. The collection of ``FCC Tower Number'' has 
been changed to ``Antenna Structure Registration Number'' due to the 
FCC revising the way antennas are registered with the FCC.
    When the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is implemented, GMRS 
applicants will use the proposed FCC form 605 and IVDS applicants will 
file the proposed FCC 601. At the time of implementation, the FCC will 
notify OMB of any change in the status of this collection of 
information.

Federal Communications Commission.
Willima F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-15997 Filed 6-15-98; 8:45am]
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