[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 229 (Friday, November 28, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66826-66827]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-29655]


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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

November 19, 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

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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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments January 27, 2004. 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 Judith 
B. 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 Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214 
or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0392.
    Title: 47 CFR Part 1, Subpart J, Pole Attachment Complaint 
Procedures.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit and state, local, or 
tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 1,802.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,693 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $300,000.
    Needs and Uses: The rules and regulations contained in 47 CFR part 
1, subpart J, provide complaint and enforcement procedures to ensure 
that telecommunications carriers and cable system operators have 
nondiscriminatory access to utility poles, ducts, conduits, and rights-
of-way on rates, terms and conditions that are just and reasonable. The 
information collected under these rules will be used by FCC to hear and 
resolve petitions for stay and complaints as mandated by Section 224 of 
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Information filed is used 
to determine the merits of the petitions and complaints. Additionally, 
state certifications are used to make public notice of the states' 
authority to regulate rates, terms, and conditions for pole 
attachments, and to determine the scope of the FCC's jurisdiction.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0961.
    Title: 2000 Biennial Regulatory Review--Comprehensive Review of the 
Accounting Requirements and ARMIS Reporting Requirements for Incumbent 
Local Exchange Carriers; Phase 2 and Phase 3, CC Docket No. 00-199.
    Form Nos. and Report Nos.: FCC Reports 43-01, 43-02, 43-03, 43-04, 
43-05, 43-07, 43-08, FCC Forms 495A and 495-B.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 1.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting 
requirements and recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 1 hour.
    Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is extending this information 
collection (no change) for the three year OMB clearance. In 2001, the 
Commission sought comment on streamlining our Part 32 chart of 
accounts, modified our affiliate transaction rules, and revised our 
expense limits rules. In addition, the NPRM sought comment on 
streamlining the accounting and reporting requirements specifically for 
mid-sized carriers by eliminating mandatory CAM filing and CAM audits 
for those carriers. The NPRM also proposed raising the indexed revenue 
threshold to $200 million. In addition, with respect to ARMIS reporting 
requirements, the NPRM sought comment on revising various ARMIS 
reports. The proposals sought to eliminate or substantially simplify 
the reporting requirements for both large incumbent LECs and mid-sized 
incumbent LECs.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0782.
    Title: Petitions for Limited Modification of LATA Boundaries to 
Provide Expanded Local Calling Service (ELCS) at Various Locations.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 20 respondents; 100 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 800 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission has provided voluntary guidelines 
for filing expanded local calling service requests. These guidelines 
will allow the Commission to conduct smooth and continuous processing 
of these requests. The collection of information will enable the 
Commission to determine if there is a public need for expanded local 
calling service in each area subject to the request.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0786.
    Title: Petitions for LATA Association Changes by Independent 
Telephone Companies.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 20.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 6 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 120 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission has provided voluntary guidelines 
for filing LATA association change requests. These guidelines will 
allow the Commission to conduct smooth and continuous processing of 
these requests. The collection of information will enable the 
Commission to determine if there is a public need for changes in LATA 
association in each area subject to the request.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-29655 Filed 11-26-03; 8:45 am]
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