[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 85 (Wednesday, May 2, 2001)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-10867]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

April 24, 2001.
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 
budget 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 July 2, 2001. 
If you anticipate that you will be submitted 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.: 3060-0874.
    Title: Consumer Complaint Form.
    Form No.: FCC Form 475.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, state, local or tribal 
governments, and federal government.
    Number of Respondents: 58,772.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 29,386 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Consumer Information Bureau (CIB) handles 
informal complaints filed against carriers pursuant to sections (4)(I) 
and 208 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. 47 U.S.C. 
Sections 154(I), 208. Pursuant to the Commission's rules, informal 
complaints must be filed in writing and should contain, (a) the name, 
address and telephone number of the complainant, (b) the name of the 
carrier against which the complaint is made, (c) a complete statement 
of the facts tending to show that such carrier did or omitted to do 
anything in contravention of the Communications Act, and (d) the 
specific relief or satisfaction sought. 47 CFR section 1.716. The 
information sought in the Consumer Complaint For 475 (FCC Form 475) 
provides the CIB with complete information to process the complaints 
pursuant to the applicable rules. The completion of the FCC Form 475 
is, however, voluntary. The revision to the existing FCC Form 475 is 
necessary because CIB now handles both common carrier wireline and 
wireless complaints. The existing FCC Form 475 does not provide for 
complaints filed against wireless carriers. The revised FCC Form 475 is 
more comprehensive in that it allows consumers to file complaints 
against either wireline or wireless carriers by using the same form.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-10867 Filed 5-1-01; 8:45 am]
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