[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Page 30518] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-14494] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission. 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, 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, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, 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 Control Number: 3060-0053. Title: Application for Consent to Transfer of Control of Corporation Holding Station License. Form Number: FCC 703. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other For-Profit. Number of Respondents: 2,000. Estimated Time Per Response: 36 minutes. Frequency of Response: Reporting, on occasion. Total Annual Burden: 1200 hours. Needs and Uses: This collection of information is used to determine eligibility for licenses. Without this information, violations of ownership regulations could occur. FCC Rules require that applicants in the Private Land Mobile (Part 90), General Mobile (Part 95), Marine (Part 80), Aviation (Part 87) and Experimental (Part 5) Radio Services submit FCC 703 whenever it is proposed to change, as by transfer of stock ownership, the control of a station. The form is required by the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; International Radio Regulations, General Secretariat of International Telecommunications Union and FCC Rules--47 CFR 1.922, 1.924, 5.55, 80.19, 87.21, 87.31, 90.119, and 95.111. The form is being revised to delete the collection of payment type information. This information is submitted on FCC Form 159 (Remittance Advice) now required with any payment to the FCC. The instructions, privacy act and public burden statements are being updated as well. The number of respondents and total annual burden have increased as the result of a re-evaluation of receipts. Total burden per response remains at 36 minutes. Total respondent costs are being adjusted to $90,000 as the result of increase in respondents. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas Secretary [FR Doc. 99-14494 Filed 6-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-U