[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 81 (Friday, April 26, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 20771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-10364]


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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, Comments Requested

April 19, 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, 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 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden 
estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the 
information collected; and 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 by June 25, 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 Judith Boley Herman, Federal 
Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1-C804, 
Washington, DC 20554 or via the internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Judith Boley Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:   
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0309.
    Title: Section 74.1281, Station Records.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, state, local, or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,600 FM translator and FM booster stations.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour per station.
    Total Annual Burden: 3,600 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
    Needs and Uses: Section 74.1281 requires that licensees of FM 
translator/booster stations maintain adequate records. These records 
include the current instrument of authorization, official 
correspondence with the Commission, maintenance records, contracts, 
permission for rebroadcasts and other pertinent documents. They also 
include entries concerning any extinguishment or improper operation of 
tower structure lights. The data is used by FCC staff in investigations 
to assure that the licensee is operating in accordance with the 
technical requirements as specified in the FCC Rules and with the 
station authorization, and is taking reasonable measures to preclude 
interference to other stations.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-10364 Filed 4-25-02; 8:45 am]
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