[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 98 (Friday, May 21, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 27787] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-12797] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval May 12, 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, 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 June 21, 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, Room 1 A-804, 445 Twelfth Street, S.W., 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: 3060-0010. Title: Ownership Report. Form Number: FCC 323. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 10,020. Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5-1.0 hours. Frequency of Response: Biennially; and on occasion report requirements. Total Annual Burden: 9,106 hours. Total Annual Cost: $10,259,000. Needs and Uses: Each licensee is required to file FCC Form 323 every other year on the anniversary date its renewal application is required to be filed. Each permittee is required to file FCC Form 323 within 30 days of the date of the grant by the FCC of an application for original construction permit, transfer of control, or assignment of license. The data are used by FCC staff to determine whether the licensee/permittee is abiding by the multiple ownership requirements as set down by the Commission's Rules and is in compliance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-12797 Filed 5-20-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-10-U