[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 95 (Tuesday, May 18, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 26961-26962] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-12409] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission May 11, 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 19, 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room 1 A-804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the 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 the Internet at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Approval Number: 3060-0003. Title: Application for Amateur Operator/Primary Station License. Form Number: FCC 610. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 79,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes (0.33 hours). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 26,070 hours. Total Annual Cost: $207,600. Needs and Uses: FCC Rules, 47 CFR 97.17, 97.19, and 97.519; the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; and International Treaties require that applicants file the FCC 610 to apply for a new or modified Amateur operator/primary station license. Form 610 may also be used to renew an Amateur operator/primary station license. Commission staff use the data to determine eligibility for radio station [[Page 26962]] authorization and to issue radio station/operator licenses. Data are also used by Compliance personnel in conjunction with Field Engineers for enforcement and interference resolution purposes. The Commission implemented a program change in which it has eliminated mailing of FCC Form 610R, and applicants may choose to file for renewal electronically via the VEC program or file FCC Form 610 manually. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0069. Title: Application for Commercial Radio Operator License. Form Number: FCC 756. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 13,250. Estimated Time Per Response: 20 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 4,373 hours. Total Annual Cost: $212,000. Needs and Uses: Form 756 is used by the FCC, as authorized under Section 303(l)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to issue radio operator licenses to those persons found to be qualified. To properly identify oneself for an operator's license, applicants must provide their full name, date of birth, and a recent photograph. (A photograph is required of applicants for radiotelegraph licenses in accordance with Paragraph 3870 of Article 55 of the International Radio Regulations.) The form is being revised to delete the payment information, since this information is already being collected when an applicant files FCC Form 159 (Fee Remittance Advice) to make a payment to the FCC. OMB Approval Number: 3060-0139. Title: Application for Antenna Structure Registration. Form Number: FCC 854/854R. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; Businesses or other for- profit entities; Non-profit institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents: 9,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden: 6,750 hours. Total Annual Cost: $181,800. Needs and Uses: FCC Forms 854/854R are to register structures used for wire or radio communication services within the United States, or to make changes to an existing registered structure, or to notify the Commission of the dismantlement of a structure. This revision seeks approval to combine FCC Forms 854ULS and 854-O due to the costs involved in programming separate forms for electronic filing. FCC 854ULS will collect Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the antenna structure owner. Additionally, the form collects a Sub-Group Identification Number (SGIN) in cases where an entity such as a governmental entity or academic institution is divided into separate groups where each is responsible for its own registration. Antenna structure owners will be required to file either the current form or the new form, depending upon the timeframe in which the Antenna Structure Registration database is converted to ULS. Owners will be required to file the current form 854 until such time as a public notice is issued announcing conversion to ULS and requirements to begin using the Form 854ULS, then Form 854 process will no longer be available. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-12409 Filed 5-17-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P