[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 13, 2001)]
[Notices]
[Page 56822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-28266]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

November 2, 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, 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 January 14, 
2002. 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 
Commissions, 445 12th Street, SW., 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 Number: 3060-0995.
    Title: Amendment of Part 1 of the Commission's Rules--Competitive 
Bidding Procedures, 47 CFR Section 1.2105(c)(1) of the Commission's 
Rules, Anti-Collusion.
    Form Numbers: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Governments.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours (2 hours w/in-house staff + 
1.5 hours w/in-house counsel + 1.5 hours to prepare and file w/FCC).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $6,000.
    Needs and Uses: The information requirement will enable the 
Commission to ensure that no bidder gains an unfair advantage over 
other bidders in its spectrum auctions and thus enhance the 
competitiveness and fairness of its auctions. The information collected 
will be reviewed and, if warranted, referred to the Commission's 
Enforcement Bureau for possible investigation and administrative 
action. The Commission may also refer allegations of anticompetitive 
auction conduct to the Department of Justice for investigation.
    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0850.
     Title: Quick-Form Application for Authorization in the Ship, 
Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Operator, and General 
Mobile Radio Services.
    Form No.: FCC 605.
    Type of Review: Revision to an Existing Collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 170,250.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .44 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 74,910 hours.
    Total Respondent Cost: $2,468,650.
    Needs and Uses: FCC 605 application is a consolidated application 
form for Ship, Aircraft, Amateur, Restricted and Commercial Radio 
Operators, and General Mobile Radio Services and is used to collect 
licensing data for the Universal Licensing System.
    The form is being revised to create an additional schedule to 
collect Exemptions for Ship Station Requirements and to clarify 
existing instructions for the general public.
    The data collected on this form includes the applicant's Taxpayer 
Identification Number, and Date of Birth for Amateur and Commercial 
Operator licensing, however, this information will be redacted from 
public view.
    There is a change to the estimated average burden and the number of 
respondents due to additional filings for Exemptions since the last 
submission.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-28266 Filed 11-9-01; 8:45 am]
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