[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 186 (Friday, September 25, 1998)] [Notices] [Pages 51353-51354] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-25680] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval September 17, 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 [[Page 51354]] 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, 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 information techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 26, 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., 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-XXXX. Title: Application for Assignment of a Multipoint Distribution Service Authorization. Form Number: FCC 305. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities, and Not-for- profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 160. Estimated Time Per Response: 5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 800 hours. Cost to Respondents: $1,610,000. Needs and Uses: The FCC has developed a new FCC Form 305 application form which streamlines the application process for assignment of a Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) authorization. This new form will replace the FCC Form 702 (OMB Control No. 3060-0068) for facilities governed by 47 CFR Part 21. The new FCC Form 305 will collect only the information required to evaluate a proposed assignee's qualifications to become a Commission MDS licensee. This new form has been developed to accommodate the electronic filing of an assignment of authorization for MDS applicants. The data are used by FCC staff to determine if the applicant is qualified to become a licensee or permittee and to carry out the statutory provisions of Section 310 (d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. OMB Approval Number: 3060-XXXX. Title: Application for Transfer of Control of a Multipoint Distribution Service Authorization. Form Number: FCC 306. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities, and Not-for- profit institutions. Number of Respondents: 20. Estimated Time Per Response: 5.5 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 110 hours. Cost to Respondents: $211,190. Needs and Uses: The Commission has developed a new FCC Form 306 application which streamlines the application process for transfer of control of a Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) authorization. This new form will replace the FCC Form 704 (OMB Control No. 3060-0048) for facilities governed by 47 CFR Part 21. The new FCC Form 306 will collect only the information required to evaluate a proposed transferee's qualifications to become a Commission MDS licensee. This new form has been developed to accommodate electronic filing of a transfer of control of an authorization for MDS applicants. FCC Form 306 is to be used to apply for authority to transfer control of an MDS authorization pursuant to 47 CFR 21.11, 21.38, and 21.39. The data are used by FCC staff in determining if the applicant is qualified to become a Commission licensee or permittee and to carry out the statutory provisions of Section 310 (d) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Federal Communications Commission. William F. Caton, Deputy Secretary. [FR Doc. 98-25680 Filed 9-24-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-U