[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 185 (Tuesday, September 24, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59843-59844]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-24210]


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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 1320 Authority, Comments Requested

September 16, 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 (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 November 25, 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: 3060-0219.
    Title: Section 90.49(a)(2)(xi), Communications Standby Facilities 
``Special Eligibility Showing''.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.75 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 150 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR section 90.49(a)(2)(xi) requires each 
communications common carrier that operates communications circuits 
that normally carry essential communications is eligible to apply for 
standby radio facility authorization only for transmissions during 
periods when normal circuits are inoperable due to special 
circumstances. The initial application for authorization must include a 
statement describing the desired radio communications facilities, the 
proposed operating method, a description of the normal messages, and an 
explanation of how their disruption will endanger life or public 
property.
    OMB Control: 3060-0251.
    Title: Section 74.833, Temporary Authorizations.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 6.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 12 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR section 74.833 requires that requests for 
special temporary authorization be made by informal applications for 
low power auxiliary station operations, which cannot be conducted in 
accordance with section 74.24 of the FCC's rules, and for operations of 
a temporary nature. Section 74.24 states that classes of broadcast 
auxiliary stations may be operated on a short-term basis under the 
authority conveyed by a part 73 licensee without prior authorization 
from the FCC, subject to certain conditions. The FCC staff will use 
these data to insure that the temporary operation of a low power 
auxiliary station does not cause interference to other existing 
stations and to assure compliance with current FCC rules and 
regulations.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0435.
    Title: Section 80.361 Frequencies for Narrow-Band Direct-Printing 
(NB-DP) and Data Transmissions.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of existing collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; and Individuals 
or households.
    Number of Respondents: 2.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 4 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: Under 47 CFR section 80.361, public coast station 
applicants must submit a ``showing of need'' to obtain new or 
additional narrow-band direct-printing (NB-DP) frequencies. Applicants 
for new or additional NB-DP frequencies must also show the service 
schedule for each currently licensed or proposed series of NB-DP 
frequencies. The need for additional frequencies is based on showing a 
minimum 40% usage of existing NB-DP frequencies. The FCC uses this 
information to determine whether to grant a public coast station's 
application for a NB-DP frequency and if these frequencies are being 
hoarded or under utilitzed.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0543.
    Title: Section 21.913, Signal Booster Stations.

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    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 to 2.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 125.
    Total Annual Cost: $90,000.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR section 21.913(e) requires each applicant 
for an MDS signal booster station to obtain written permission from the 
licensee of each MDS, ITFS, and OFS station whose signal is 
retransmitted. Section 21.913(g) permits an MDS or ITFS licensee to 
install and commence operation of low power signal booster stations 
without a formal application, but the licensees must submit a 
certification within 48 hours of installation of the booster station to 
demonstrate compliance with the various components of sections 
21.913(g). The written consent statements under section 21.913(e) are 
attached to the FCC Form 304 to verify that the applicant has 
permission to retransmit the signal of other licensees' stations, and 
under section 21.913(g) to note that the applicant has compiled with 
guidelines of the certification process and that the booster will not 
cause harmful interference.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0663.
    Title: Section 21.934, Assignment or Transfer of Control of BTA 
Authorization.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 50.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 50 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 21.934 requires a Basic Trading Area 
(BTA) authorization holder to file a statement that its authorization 
was obtained through competitive bidding, when seeking approval for a 
transfer of control or assignment of the authorization within three 
years of receiving the authorization through competitive bidding 
procedures. Along with this statement, the applicant must also file 
copies of documents containing information on the amount of 
consideration. The FCC staff use this information to determine whether 
there has been unjust enrichment to the person selling the station.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-24210 Filed 9-23-02; 8:45 am]
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