[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 28 (Thursday, February 10, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6600-6601]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-3007]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB 
for Review and Approval

January 31, 2000.
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 March 13, 
2000. 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: 3060-0732.
    Title: Consumer Education Concerning Wireless 911.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Individuals or 
households.
    Number of Respondents: 2,500.
    Estimate Time Per Response: 0.5 to 1.0 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,563 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $375,000.
    Needs and Uses: This information will be used by consumers to 
determine rationally and accurately the scope of their options in 
accessing 911 services from mobile handsets.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0454.
    Title: Regulation of International Accounting Rates.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour (38 responses/yr.).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 760 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $5,700.
    Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the FCC staff to 
monitor the international accounting rates of such carriers to ensure 
consistency with Commission policies and the public interest. The 
information also enables the Commission to preclude one-way bypass and 
to safeguard its international settlements policy. Carriers also use 
the information to monitor accounting and settlement rates for 
international telecommunications.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0901.
    Title: Reports of Common Carriers and Affiliates.

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    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not-for-
profit Institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 hours (20-212 responses/yr.).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 5,900 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: This information will be used by the FCC staff to 
monitor the operating agreements of U.S. carriers and their foreign 
correspondents that possess market power, and, in particular, to 
monitor the international accounting rates of such carriers to ensure 
consistency with Commission policies and the public interest. The 
information also enables the Commission to preclude one-way by-pass and 
safeguard its international settlements policy.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-3007 Filed 2-9-00; 8:45 am]
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