[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 170 (Thursday, September 2, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Page 48176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-22872]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated 
Authority, Comments Requested

August 25, 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 November 1, 
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 Control Number: 3060-0120.
    Title: Broadcast Equal Employment Opportunity Model Program Report.
    Form Number: FCC 396-A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,526.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: Reporting, on occasion.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,526 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $0.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 396-A is filed in conjunction with 
applicants seeking authority to construct a new broadcast station, to 
obtain assignment of construction or license and/or seeking authority 
to acquire control of an entity holding construction permit or license. 
This program is designed to assist the applicant in establishing an 
effective EEO program for its station.
    On September 30, 1998, the Commission suspended the requirement 
that television and radio broadcast licensees and permittees submit the 
FCC 396-A with their construction permit, transfer or assignment 
applications. This suspension is to remain in effect until the 
Commission revises the EEO rules to be consistent with the Court of 
Appeals Lutheran Church decision. The Commission will make such 
adjustments to the form as necessary to conform to the Lutheran Church 
decision consistent with the record in the rulemaking. Until such time 
as the Commission reaches a decision in the outstanding Notice of 
Proposed Rulemaking concerning the Court of Appeals Lutheran Church 
decision, the FCC 396-A needs to retain a current OMB control number.
    The data is reviewed by FCC analysts to determine how stations will 
provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without 
regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
    Federal Communications Commission.
Willliam F. Caton,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-22872 Filed 9-1-99; 8:45 am]
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