[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 30517] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14490] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority; comments requested June 1, 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 August 9, 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 Commissions, 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: 3060-0550. Title: FCC Form 328 Local Franchising Authority Certification. Form Number: FCC Form 328. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: State, local or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 40. Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion filing requirement. Total Annual Burden: 20 hours. Total Annual Cost: $80. Needs and Uses: On May 3, 1993, the Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MM Docket No. 92- 266, FCC 93-177; In the Matter of Implementation of Sections of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992; Rate Regulation. Among other things, the Report and Order implemented Section 3(a) of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 wherein a local franchise authority (``LFA'') must file with the Commission a written certification when it seeks to regulate basic service cable rates. Subsequently, the Commission developed FCC Form 328 to provide a standardized, simple form for LFAs to use when requesting certification. The data derived from Form 328 filings are used by Commission staff to ensure that an LFA has met the criteria specified in Section 3(a) of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 for regulating basic service rates. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-14490 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-U