[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 206 (Friday, October 24, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60990-60991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-26843]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

October 8, 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 (PRA) 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 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before December 23, 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Les 
Smith, Federal Communications Commission, 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 collection(s), contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 
or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0968.
    Title: Slamming Complaint Form.
    Form Number: FCC 501.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.

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    Respondents: Individuals or households; Business or other for-
profit entites; and Not-for-profit institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 3,600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 900 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Needs and Use: FCC Form 501, Slamming Complaint Form, is designed 
to assist consumers in filing slamming complaints with the Commission. 
The form is devised to ensure complete and efficient submission of 
necessary information to process slamming complaints. The form remains 
available to consumers electronically and in hard copy. The Commission 
will use this information to provide redress to consumers and to act 
against companies engaged in this illegal practice as soon as possible.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-26843 Filed 10-23-03; 8:45 am]
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