[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 1999)]
[Notices]
[Pages 55286-55287]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-26521]


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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

October 5, 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

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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 December 13, 
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 A-804, 445 Twelfth 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: 3060-0473.
    Title: Section 74.1251  Technical and equipment modifications.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 200 FM translator stations (100 
certifications of new installations; 100 notifications of change in 
primary FM station being retransmitted).
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hour per certification/
notification.
    Annual Burden: 50.
    Annual Costs: $0.
    Needs and Uses: Upon replacement of a transmitter that can be 
completed without FCC approval, Section 74.1251(b)(1) requires that the 
licensee place in the station records a certification that the new 
installation complies in all respects with all technical requirements 
and terms of the station authorization. Section 74.1251(c) requires FM 
translator licensees to notify the FCC, in writing, of changes in the 
primary FM station being retransmitted. The certification of the new 
installation are used by licensees to provide prospective users of the 
modified equipment with necessary information. If no such information 
exists, any future problems could prove difficult to solve and could 
result in electronic frequency interference for long periods of time. 
The notification of changes in the primary FM station being 
retransmitted is used by FCC staff to keep records up-to-date and to 
ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0181.
    Title: Section 73.1615, Operation during modification of 
facilities.
    Form Number: None.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 110.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 30 minutes-1 hour.
    Total Annual Burden: 59 hours.
    Needs and Uses: Section 73.1615(c) requires notification to the FCC 
by a licensee of an AM, FM, or TV station when it is in the process of 
modifying existing facilities as authorized by a construction permit 
and it becomes necessary to either discontinue operation or to operate 
with temporary facilities. If such licensee needs to discontinue 
operations or operate with temporary facilities for more than 30 days, 
then an informal letter request must be sent to the FCC prior to the 
30th day. Section 73.1615(d) requires the licensee of an AM station 
holding a construction permit which authorizes both a change in 
frequency and directional facilities to obtain authority from the FCC 
prior to using any new installation authorized by the permit, or using 
temporary facilities. This request is to be made by letter 10 days 
prior to the date on which the temporary operation is to commence. The 
letter shall describe the operating modes and facilities to be used. 
The data is used by FCC staff to maintain complete technical records 
and to ensure that interference will not be caused to other licensed 
broadcast facilities.

    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0347.
    Title: Section 97.311 Spread spectrum.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of existing collection.
    Respondents: Individuals, or households.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 6 seconds per response.
    Total Annual Burden: 1 minute.
    Needs and Uses: The record keeping requirement contained in Section 
97.311 is necessary to document all spread spectrum transmissions by 
amateur radio operators. This information must be provided to the 
District Director when deemed necessary and consist of a computer file 
that is generated when spread spectrum transmissions are made. This 
requirement is necessary so that quick resolution of any harmful 
interference problems can be achieved and to ensure that the station is 
operating in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-26521 Filed 10-8-99; 8:45 am]
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