[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 131 (Friday, July 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 41988]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-17250]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

July 3, 2000.
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 August 7, 
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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW, DC 20554 or via the 
Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or 
via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0025.
    Title: Application for Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit--
Limited Use.
    Form No.: FCC Form 755.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 1,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .33 hours or 20 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 330 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $45,000.
    Needs and Uses: Applicants must possess certain qualifications in 
order to qualify for a radio operator license. The data submitted on 
FCC Form 755 aids the Commission in determining whether the applicant 
possess these qualifications. The data will be used to identify the 
individuals to whom the license is issued and to confirm that the 
individuals possess the required qualifications for the license. If the 
data were not collected, it would be impossible to identify the person 
to whom the license was issued.
    This form is being revised to include the FCC Registration Number 
(FRN) which is required from anyone doing business with the Commission.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0481.
    Title: Application for Renewal of Private Radio Station License.
    Form No.: FCC Form 452R.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, state, local or tribal 
governments.
    Number of Respondents: 2,700.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .166 hours or 10 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 448 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $338,000.
    Needs and Uses: In accordance with FCC Rules, Aviation Ground and 
Marine Coast Radio Station licensees are required to apply for renewal 
of their radio station authorization every five years. The FCC Form 
452R will be used for that purpose. FCC staff will use the data to 
determine eligibility for a renewed radio station authorization, and to 
issue a radio station license. The data is also used by Compliance 
personnel in conjunction with Field Engineers for enforcement and 
interference resolution purposes.
    The form is being revised to collect the FCC Registration Number 
(FRN) which is required from anyone doing business with the Commission.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-17250 Filed 7-6-00; 8:45 am]
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