[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 181 (Monday, September 20, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 50811-50812] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-24374] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval September 10, 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 [[Page 50812]] 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 20, 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 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: 3060-0059 Title: Statement Regarding the Importance of Radio Frequency Devices Capable of Harmful Interference Form Number: FCC 740 Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Individuals or households; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local, or Tribal Government Number of Respondents: 5,077 Estimate Time Per Response: 1 to 5 mins. (330 responses annually/ respondent) Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements Total Annual Burden: 28,030 hours Total Annual Costs: None Needs and Uses: Radio frequency (RF) devices (examples: microwaves, computer microprocessors, computers, computer peripherals, telephones with memory or other advanced features, video cameras, recorders, transmitters, electronic musical instruments, video games, and radio remote control toys) imported into the United States are capable of causing harmful interference (safety of life) to radio systems. The FCC working in conjunction with U.S. Customs is responsible for the regulations of both authorized radio services and devices that can cause interference. FCC Form 740 must be completed for each radio frequency device as defined in 47 U.S.C. 302 and D.F.R 2.802, which is imported into the Customs territory of the United States. Purpose of this information is to keep non-compliant devices from being distributed to the general public thereby reducing the potential for harmful interference being caused to authorized communications. Form 740 can be filed electronically. OMB Control Number: 3060-0207. Title: 47 CFR 11.35, Equipment Operational Readiness; 47 CFR 11.51 EAS Code and Attention Signal Transmission Requirements; 47 CFR 11.52, EAS Code and Attention Signal Monitoring Requirements; 47 CFR 11.61, Participating Broadcasting Stations to Test EAS Equipment Requirement. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities Number of Respondents: 15,000 Estimate Time Per Response: 9 secs./test/wk. Frequency of Response: Weekly reporting requirement Total Annual Burden: 1,950 hours Total Annual Costs: None Needs and Uses: The Commission recently adopted Rules that revised the Emergency Alert System testing requirements. The new Rule requires all broadcasting stations (AM, FM & TV) including Cable Television nationwide to receive the Emergency Alert System (EAS) electronic signal test (3 seconds ) and to transmit the Emergency Alert System (EAS) electronic signal test (3 seconds) once a week with 3 seconds to record test. Records of this information are necessary in order to document compliance with these Rules, and to enhance awareness and participation in the national, state and local EAS. Accurate record keeping of this data is vital in determining the location and nature of possible equipment failure on the part of the transmitting and/or receiving entity. Furthermore, since the national level EAS is solely for the President's use, its proper operation must be assured. The purpose of the information is to ensure that the Emergency Alert Systems throughout the United States are in good working condition thus ensuring that communities will have access to communications systems in time of national emergency and/or local weather related or man made disasters. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-24374 Filed 9-17-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P