[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 173 (Wednesday, September 8, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 48837-48838] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-23234] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval. August 30, 1999. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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 October 8, 1999. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it [[Page 48838]] 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, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW, 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: 3060-0572. Title: Filing Manual for Annual International Circuit Status Reports. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 120. Estimate Time Per Response: 12.17 hrs. (avg.). Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirements. Total Annual Burden: 1,460 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Needs and Uses: The information will enable the Commission to discharge its obligations to authorize the construction and use of international common carrier transmission facilities. The information will be used by the Commission and the industry to determine whether an international common carrier is providing direct or indirect service to countries and to assess industry trends in the use of international transmission facilities. The information is extremely valuable because it is not available from any other source. OMB Control Number: 3060-0309. Title: Section 74.1281, Station Records. Form Number: None. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit institutions; State, local, or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 3,150. Estimate Time Per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping. Total Annual Burden: 3,150 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. Needs and Uses: Section 74.1281 requires that licensees of FM translator/booster stations maintain adequate records. These records include the current instrument of authorization, official correspondence with the FCC, maintenance records, contracts, permission for rebroadcasts, and other pertinent documents. They also include entries concerning any extinguishing or improper operation of tower lights. The data are used by FCC staff in investigations to assure that the licensee is operating in accordance with the technical requirements as specified in the FCC Rules and with the station authorization, and is taking reasonable measures to preclude interference to other stations. OMB Control Number: 3060-0550. Title: Local Franchising Authority Certification. Form Number: FCC 328. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: State, local, or tribal governments. Number of Respondents: 40. Estimate Time Per Response: 30 mins. Frequency of Response: Single reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 20 hours. Total Annual Costs: None. 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. 99-23234 Filed 9-7-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P