[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 21, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2767-2768]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1204]


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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

January 13, 2003.
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 March 24, 2003. 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.: 3060-0454.
    Title: Regulation of International Accounting Rates.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 20 respondents; 760 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 760 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $6,000.
    Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the FCC staff to 
monitor the international accounting rates of such

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carriers to ensure consistency with Commission policies and the public 
interest. The information also enables the Commission to preclude one-
way bypass and to safeguard its international settlements policy. 
Carriers also use the information to monitor accounting and settlement 
rates for international telecommunications.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0751.
    Title: Reports Concerning International Private Lines 
Interconnected to the U.S. Public Switched Network.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 10.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 80 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The filings will be used by the Commission in 
reviewing the impact, if any, that end-user private line 
interconnections have on U.S. international settlements policy. The 
data will also enhance the ability of both the Commission and 
interested parties to monitor for unauthorized resale of international 
private lines that are interconnected to the U.S. public switched 
network.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0768.
    Title: 28 GHz Band Segmentation Plan Amending the Commission's 
Rules to Redesignate the 27.5-29.5 GHz Frequency Band, to Reallocate 
the 29.5-30.0 GHz Frequency Band, and to Establish Rules and Policies 
for Local Multipoint Distribution Services and for the Fixed Satellite 
Service.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 15 respondents; 60 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 90 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $18,000.
    Needs and Uses: The various collections of information referenced 
in this OMB control number are contained in 47 CFR Parts 25 and 101 of 
the Commission's rules. The Commission uses the information in carrying 
out its duties as set forth in Sections 308 and 309 of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Specifically, the Commission 
and other applicants and/or licensees in the 28 GHz band use the 
information to determine the technical coordination of systems that are 
designed to share the same band segment in the 28 GHz frequency band.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0769.
    Title: Aeronautical Services Transition Plan.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 6.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 24 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: $5,000.
    Needs and Uses: Providers of interim domestic aeronautical mobile 
satellite services via Inmarsat are required to submit a transition 
plan outlining the transition from Inmarsat to the U.S. domestic 
licensee of these services. The transition plan is used to ensure 
continuity of service to domestic customers during the transition plan.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0916.
    Title: 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons (PLB).
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, state, local or tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,050.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 525 hours.
    Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The information collection is necessary to register 
data with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
and will be used by search and rescue personnel to identify the 
person(s) in distress and to select the proper rescue units and search 
methods.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-1204 Filed 1-17-03; 8:45 am]
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