[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 24, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 14238]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-7170]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

March 17, 1999.
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 April 23, 
1999. 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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554 or 
via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0404.
    Title: Application for an FM Translator or FM Booster Station.
    Form Number: FCC Form 350.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, state, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 560.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1.0 hours per response.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 560 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: On October 22, 1998, the Commission adopted a 
Report and Order in MM Docket Nos. 98-43 and 94-149, which among other 
things, substantially revised the FCC Form 350 to facilitate electronic 
filing by replacing narrative exhibits with the use of certifications 
and an engineering technical box. The Commission also deleted and 
narrowed overly burdensome questions. The FCC 350 will be supplemented 
with detailed instructions to explain processing standards and rule 
interpretations to help ensure that applicants certify accurately. 
These changes will reduce applicant filing burdens in the preparation 
and submission of exhibits in support of applications. In addition, 
these changes will streamline the Commission's processing of FCC 350 
applications. The Commission has also adopted a formal program of pre- 
and post-application grant random audits to preserve the integrity of 
our streamlined application process.
    Licensees and permittees of FM Translator or FM Booster stations 
are required to file FCC Form 350 to obtain a new or modified station 
license. The data will be used by FCC staff to confirm that the station 
has been built to terms specified in the outstanding construction 
permit. Data is then extracted from the FCC 350 for inclusion in the 
subsequent license to operate the station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-7170 Filed 3-23-99; 8:45 am]
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