[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4206-4207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1843]


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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

December 13, 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 on or before March 31, 2003.

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].

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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: 3060-0178.
    Title: Section 73.1560, Operating Power and Mode Tolerances.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 280.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 280 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1560 requires licensees of AM, FM or TV 
broadcast stations to file a notification with the FCC when operating 
at reduced power for ten consecutive days and upon restoration of 
normal operations, A licensee must also file an informal written 
request for additional time when operation cannot be restored within 30 
days due to circumstances beyond the licensee's control. The FCC staff 
use these data to maintain complete and accurate data about station 
operations.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0181.
    Title: Section 73.1615, Operation During Modification of 
Facilities.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 110.
    Estimated Time per Response: 20-60 mins.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total annual burden: 27 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $6,000.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1615(c) requires the licensee of an AM, 
FM, or TV station to notify to the FCC when it is in the process of 
modifying existing facilities as authorized by a construction permit, 
and it becomes necessary either to discontinue operation or to operate 
with temporary facilities. If the licensee needs to discontinue 
operations or to operate with temporary facilities for more than 30 
days, then an informal letter request must be sent to the FCC prior to 
the 30th day. Section 73.1615(d) requires the licensee of an AM station 
holding a construction permit, which authorizes both a change in 
frequency and directional facilities, to obtain authority from the FCC 
prior to using any new installation authorized by the permit, or using 
temporary facilities. This request is to be made by letter 10 days 
prior to the date on which the temporary operation is to commence. This 
letter shall describe the operating modes and facilities to be used. 
The FCC staff use the data to maintain complete technical records and 
to ensure that interference will not be caused by other licensed 
broadcast facilities.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-1843 Filed 1-27-03; 8:45 am]
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