[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 236 (Thursday, December 7, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76641-76642]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-31171]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

November 28, 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,

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including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of 
information technology.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before January 8, 
2001. 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: 3060-0684.
    Title: Amendment to the Commission's Rules Regarding a Plan for 
Sharing Costs of Microwave Relocation, WT Docket No. 95-157, FCC No. 
00-123
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Individuals or 
households.
    Number of Respondents: 2,000.
    Estimate Time Per Response: 54 mins. (avg.).
    Frequency of Response: Biennial and on occasion reporting 
requirements; Third party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,790 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $862,000.
    Needs and Uses: On April 5, 2000, the FCC adopted an Order on 
Reconsideration which revised its rules to effectuate the relocation of 
fixed microwave incumbents from the 2 GHz band to clear spectrum for 
the development of PCS. In doing so, the FCC implemented its plan for 
PCS relocators and subsequent PCS licensees to share the costs of 
relocating existing 2 GHz microwave facilities, thus providing for a 
fair and efficient relocation process. These rules, which govern both 
the relocation and cost-sharing plans, foster the development of 
competitive broadband PCS service throughout the country, while 
permitting incumbent providers of microwave service to relocate to 
higher spectrum bands. This information collection facilitates dispute 
resolution for PCS relocators and microwave licensees independent of 
the Commission and assists PCS relocators and microwave licensees when 
they negotiate relocation agreements. Furthermore, the information 
collection helps two industry clearinghouses maintain a national 
database, determine reimbursement obligations of subsequent PCS 
entities under the Commission's cost-sharing rules, and notify 
subsequent PCS entities of their obligations.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 00-31171 Filed 12-6-00; 8:45 am]
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