[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 152 (Monday, August 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Page 48240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-19890]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

July 31, 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, 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 6, 
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, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, 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 No.: 3060-0853.
    Title: Receipt of Service Confirmation Form and Adjustment of 
funding Commitment and Modification to Receipt of Service confirmation 
form--Universal Service for Schools and Libraries.
    Form No.: FCC Forms 486 and 500.
    Type of Review: Extension.
    Respondents: Business or Other for Profit; Not for Profit 
Institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 40,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1.12 hrs (avg.).
    Total Annual Burden: 45,000 Hours.
    Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $0.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission adopted rules providing support for 
all telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal 
connections for all eligible schools and libraries. To participate in 
the program schools and libraries must confirm that they are actually 
receiving the services eligible for support via FCC form 486. FCC Form 
500 is used to adjust funding commitments and/or modify the dates for 
receipt of services.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-19890 Filed 8-4-00; 8:45 am]
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