[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 128 (Wednesday, July 3, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44598-44599]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-16671]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

June 26, 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 current 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 
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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 September 3, 
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 
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 collection(s) contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or 
via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0532.
    Title: Scanning Receiver Compliance Exhibit, Sections 2.1033(b)(11) 
and 15.121.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; not-for-profit 
institutions; business or other for-profit entities; and State, Local 
or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 40.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 40 hours.
    Total Estimated Cost: $2,000.
    Needs and Uses: The FCC rules under 47 CFR 2.1033(b)(11) require 
manufacturers of scanning receivers to design their equipment so that: 
it has 38 dB of image rejection for Cellular Service frequencies, 
tuning, control, and filtering circuitry are inaccessible, and any 
attempt to modify the scanning receiver to receive Cellular Service 
transmissions will likely render the scanning receiver inoperable. The 
Commission also requires manufacturers to submit information with any 
application for certification that describes: the testing method used 
to determine compliance with the 38 dB image rejection ratio, the 
design features that prevent modification of the scanning receiver to 
receive Cellular Service transmissions, and the design steps taken to 
make tuning, control, and filtering circuitry inaccessible. 
Furthermore, the FCC requires equipment to carry a statement assessing 
the vulnerability of the scanning receiver to modification and to have 
a label affixed to the scanning receiver, similar to the following:

    Warning: Modification of this device to receive cellular 
radiotelephone service signals is prohibited under FCC Rules and 
Federal Law.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0329.
    Title: Equipment Authorization--Verification, 47 CFR 2.955.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-
profit entities; and State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,655.
    Estimated Time per Response: 18 hours (avg.).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 101,790 hours.
    Total Estimated Cost: $1,131,000.
    Needs and Uses: Under certain sections of Part 15 and Part 18 of 
the Commission rules, manufacturers are required to gather and retain 
technical data to verify that the equipment being marketed complies 
with established technical standards and FCC regulations and that the 
operation of the equipment is consistent with the initially documented 
test results. The information is essential to controlling potential 
interference to radio communications.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-16671 Filed 7-2-02; 8:45 am]
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