[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 21, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69938-69939]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-29771]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

November 7, 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 December 21, 
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, S.W., 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: 3060-0016.
    Title: Application for Authority to Construct or Make Changes in a 
Low Power TV, TV Translator, or TV Booster Station.
    Form Number: FCC 346.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; and State, local, or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,200.
    Estimate Time Per Response: 7 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 6,400.
    Total Annual Costs: $3,597,600.
    Needs and Uses: Licensees/permittees/applicants use FCC Form 346 
when applying for authority to construct or make changes in a Low Power 
Television, TV Translator, or TV Booster broadcast station. Applicants 
are subject to the third party disclosure requirement of 47 CFR Section 
73.3580. Within 30 days of tendering of the application, applicants are 
required to publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation when 
filing all applications for new or major changes in facilities--the 
notice to appear at least twice weekly for two consecutive weeks in a 
three week period. In addition, a copy of the notice must be maintained 
along with the application. The Commission uses FCC Form 346 to 
determine if an applicant is qualified, meets basic statutory and 
treaty requirements, and will not cause interference to other 
authorized broadcast services.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0934.
    Title: Application for Equipment Authorization, 47 CFR Sections 
2.960, 2.962, 68.160, and 68.162.
    Form Number: FCC 731 TC.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Estimate Time Per Response: 4 hours (multiple responses/annum).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 6,400.
    Total Annual Costs: $175,000.
    Needs and Uses: Commission rules that require approval prior to 
marketing

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of equipment FCC rules under 47 CFR Part 15 and Part 18 require a 
``showing of compliance'' with technical standards before certain 
equipment can be marketed. A showing of compliance aids in controlling 
potential radio communication interference and in investigating 
interference complaints. Equipment that operates in the licensed 
service also requires authorization under 47 CFR Part 2 and Part 68. In 
a 1998 Report and Order, Gen. Doc. 98-68, the FCC adopted rules to 
permit private sector firms, known as Telecommunications Certification 
Body(s) (TCB), to approve equipment for marketing. The rule changes 
also established guidelines for Mutual Recognition Agreements with 
foreign trade partners. Once approved by the accrediting body, and 
``designated'' by the Commission, the TCBs may accept Form 731 filings 
from the public and evaluate the compliance of the equipment with the 
Commission's Rules and technical standards. Upon the determination that 
the equipment complies and should receive a grant, the TCB is required 
to electronically submit the Form 731 information and the information 
required for grant to the Commission via the Internet.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
    Title: Redesignation of the 18 GHz Frequency Band, Blanket 
Licensing of Satellite Earth Stations in the Ka-band, and the 
Allocation of Additional Spectrum for Broadcast Satellite-Service Use.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimate Time Per Response: 1 to 4 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 553 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Needs and Uses: Information collection requirements contained in 
this collection will serve to enable the efficient use of spectrum for 
existing and future users. The information requirements will also help 
facilitate the negotiation process among entities for transition of the 
18.58-19.3 GHz band from terrestrial fixed services to fixed-satellite 
service.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-29771 Filed 11-20-00; 8:45 am]
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