[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 39867]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-19715]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

July 17, 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before August 24, 
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 
Commissions, Room 234, 1919 M St., N.W., 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 202-418-0217 or via 
internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0089.
    Title: Application for Land Radio Station Authorization in the 
Maritime Services.
    Form No.: FCC 503.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; Businesses or other for-
profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 700.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 45 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Cost to Respondents: $76,224 ($115 application fee for a new 
station; $90 application fee to modify an existing land station; 
postage).
    Total Annual Burden: 525 hours.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require that applicants file FCC Form 503 
when applying for a new station or when modifying an existing land 
radio station in the Maritime Mobile Service or an Alaska Public Fixed 
Station. This form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, International Treaties, and FCC Rules--47 CFR Parts 1.922, 
80.19, and 80.29. The data collected are necessary to evaluate a 
request for station authorization in the Maritime Services or an Alaska 
Public Fixed Station, to issue licenses, and to update the database to 
allow proper management of the frequency spectrum. FCC Form 503 is 
being revised to collect Antenna Structure Registration Number/or FCC 
Form 854 File Number, and Internet or E-mail address of the applicant. 
Due to changes in the antenna clearance procedures, we no longer need 
to collect certain antenna information, such as the name of the nearest 
aircraft landing area and the distance and the direction to the nearest 
runway. The instructions are being edited accordingly.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-19715 Filed 7-23-98; 8:45 am]
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