[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 125 (Tuesday, June 30, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35587-35588]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-17278]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of proposed information collections contained in 1998 
Biennial Review - Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules; Comments 
Requested

June 19, 1998.

SUMMARY: On June 11, 1998, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) adopted a Notice of Proposed Rule making (NPRM) in MM 
Docket No. 98-93 (FCC No. 98-117) in the matter of 1998 Biennial 
Regulatory Review - Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules. The summary 
of the NPRM was published in the Federal Register on June 22, 1998. The 
NPRM contains proposed information collections subject to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) approval. 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 PRA 
that does not display a valid control number. The NPRM has been 
submitted to OMB for review under Section 3507(d) of the PRA.
    The Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce 
paperwork

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burdens, invites the general public and OMB to comment on the proposed 
information collections contained in the Notice, as required by the 
PRA. 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 August 31, 
1998. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find 
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed, you should 
advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to the Office of the 
Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 1919 M Street, NW., 
Washington, D.C. 20554. In addition to filing comments with the 
Secretary, copies should be submitted to Les Smith, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 234, 1919 M Street, NW., Washington, 
D.C. 20554, or via the Internet to [email protected] and to Timothy Fain, 
OMB Desk Officer, 10236 NEOB, 725 - 17th Street, NW., Washington, D.C. 
20503 or via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the proposed information collection(s), contact Les Smith at 202-
418-0217 or via internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Approval Number: None.
    Title: NPRM - Streamlining of Radio Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 
74 of the Commission's Rules.
    Form Number:  FCC 301, FCC 302-FM, FCC 302-AM, FCC 303-S, FCC 340, 
FCC 349, FCC 350.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 4,650.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2.5 hours to 1,106 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Cost to Respondents: $28,672,625 (Consulting engineers and attorney 
fees).
    Total Annual Burden: 28,639 hours.
    Needs and Uses: On June 11, 1998, the Commission adopted a Notice 
of Proposed Rulemaking in MM Docket No. 98-93 (FCC 98-117) in the 
matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Streamlining of Radio 
Technical Rules in Parts 73 and 74 of the Commission's Rules. The 
summary of this NPRM was published in the Federal Register on 6/22/98. 
This rulemaking proceeding was initiated to obtain comments concerning 
the Commission's proposed amendment of certain technical rules and 
policies governing the radio broadcast services--in order to enhance 
opportunities for improvement of facilities and service and eliminate 
unnecessary administrative burdens and delays, while maintaining the 
technical integrity of the radio broadcast services. This review was 
undertaken in conjunction with the Commission's current efforts to 
streamline its existing rules and eliminate unnecessary or redundant 
procedural requirements.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-17278 Filed 6-29-98; 8:45 am]
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