[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 195 (Tuesday, October 8, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62720-62721]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-25479]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for 
Review and Approval

September 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, 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 November 7, 
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, 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: 3060-0126.
    Title: Section 73.1820, Station Log.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; and Not-for-
profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 15,122.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.017 hours to 0.5 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 15,326.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1820 requires each licensee of an AM, FM, 
or TV broadcast station to maintain a station log. Each entry must 
accurately reflect the station's operation--adjustments to operating 
parameters for AM stations with directional antennas without an 
approved sampling system; the actual time of any observation of 
extinguishment or improper operation of tower lights for all stations; 
and entry of each test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) for 
commercial stations. The FCC staff in field investigations will

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use these data 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. It is also used to verify that 
the Emergency Alert System is operating properly.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0329.
    Title: Equipment Authorization--Verification, 47 CFR Section 2.955.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 5,655.
    Estimated Time per Response: 18 hours (avg.).
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; On occasion and one-time 
reporting requirements; Third party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 101,790 hours.
    Total Estimated Cost: $1,131,000.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission Rules, 47 CFR parts 15 and 18, 
require manufacturers of radio frequency (RF) equipment devices to 
gather and retain technical data on their equipment to verify 
compliance with established technical standards for each device 
operated under the applicable Rule part. Testing and verification aid 
in controlling potential interference to radio communications. The FCC 
will use these data, as necessary, to investigate complaints of harmful 
interference or to verify the manufacturer's compliance with FCC 
regulations.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-25479 Filed 10-7-02; 8:45 am]
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