[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 22 (Friday, February 1, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 4961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-2464]



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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated 
Authority, 5 CFR Part 1320 Authority, Comments Requested

January 23, 2002.
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, Pub. L. 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments on or before April 2, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commissions, 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: 3060-0841.
    Title: Public Notice--Additional Processing Guidelines for DTV 
(nonchecklist applications).
    Form Numbers: FCC 301/340.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 300 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $360,000.
    Needs and Uses: The FCC released a public notice on August 10, 1998 
that explained how ``nonchecklist'' applications, i.e., applications 
that do not conform to certain criteria to enable ``fast-track 
processing,'' would be processed for DTV station construction permits. 
This public notice explained what should be included in engineering 
showings and other types of application exhibits and cover letters. The 
public notice for ``nonchecklist'' applications should help to resolve 
processing uncertainties, enable the preparation of complete and 
quality applications, and hasten the authorization of DTV service. The 
FCC staff will use these data to ensure that interference to other DTV 
and NTSC stations is minimized.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-1001.
    Title: Application for Extension of Time to Construct a Digital 
Television Broadcast Station.
    Form Number: FCC 337.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Hours Per Response: 1.5 to 4 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 400 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $79,006.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 337 is used by permittees to apply for an 
extension of time within which to construct a commercial or 
noncommercial educational digital television station (DTV). The FCC 
uses the data to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether a 
broadcaster should be afforded additional time to construct its DTV 
facilities. In addition, analog TV licensees may request special 
temporary authority (STA) to construct more minimal initial DTV 
facilities than those specified in an outstanding construction permit. 
The STA data are used by the FCC to determine whether the DTV permittee 
has constructed and is operating with the minimum initial DTV 
facilities sufficient to meet its construction deadline.

Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-2464 Filed 1-31-02; 8:45 am]
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