[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 201 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64116-64117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-26433]


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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

October 7, 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 by December 16, 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 Judy 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 Judy Boley Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0900.
    Title: Compatibility of Wireless Services with Enhanced 911; Second 
Report and Order in CC Docket No. 94-102.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, state, local, or tribal government, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 100.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time and on occasion reporting 
requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,190 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The information submitted by manufacturers or 
carriers wishing to incorporate new or modified E911 call processing 
modes will be used to keep the Commission informed of technological 
developments and thus to ensure that the Commission's regulations are 
kept current and reflect the preferences of the industry in complying 
with E911 regulations. The information to be submitted with 
applications for equipment authorizations for analog cellular 
telephones is necessary to ensure industry compliance with E911 call 
completion regulations. The voluntary education program will enable 
consumers to use wireless analog sets to make E911 calls in an 
informative manner, ensuring a fast, reliable response.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0147.
    Title: Section 64.804, Extension of Unsecured Credit for Interstate 
and Foreign Communications Services to Candidates for Federal Office.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 13.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting 
requirements, recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 104 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: Pursuant to section 64.804 of FCC rules, a carrier 
must obtain a signed, written application for service which shall 
identify the applicant and the candidate and state whether or not the 
candidate assumes responsibility for charges, and which

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shall state that the applicant or applicants are liable for payment and 
that the applicant understands that service will be discontinued if 
payment is not rendered. Section 64.804 also requires records of each 
account, involving the extension by a carrier of unsecured credit to a 
candidate or person on behalf of such candidate for common carrier 
communications services shall be maintained by the carrier as to show 
separately, interstate and foreign communication services all charges, 
credits, adjustments, and security, if any, and balance receivable. 
Section 64.804 requires communications common carriers with operating 
revenues exceeding $1 million who extend unsecured credit to a 
political candidate or person on behalf of such candidate for Federal 
office to report, annually, data including due and outstanding 
balances.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0876.
    Title: USAC Board of Directors Nomination Process (47 CFR 54.703) 
and Review of Adminstrator's Decision (47 CFR 54.719-54.725).
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 22.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 20-32 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 560 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: Pursuant to section 54.703 industry and non-
industry groups may submit to the Commission for approval nominations 
for individuals to be appointed to the USAC Board of Directors. 
Sections 54.719-54.725 contain the procedures for Commission review of 
USAC decisions, including the general filing requirements pursuant to 
which parties must file requests for review. The information is used by 
the Commission to select USAC's Board of Directors and to ensure that 
requests for review are filed properly with the Commission.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 02-26433 Filed 10-17-02; 8:45 am]
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