[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 2, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Page 67440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-30005]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

November 24, 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. No. 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: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before January 2, 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 comments regarding this Paperwork Reduction Act 
submission to Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 
1-C804, 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 Judith B. Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0093.
    Title: Application for Renewal of Radio Station License for 
Multipoint Distribution Service.
    Form No: FCC Form 405.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 2,494.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 2.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 5,612 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $1,048,000.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Form 405 is now being used by Multipoint 
Distribution Service (MDS) to apply for renewal of radio station 
licenses at the FCC. As a result of the Schedule S rulemaking, earth 
stations will file the new FCC Form 312-R in lieu of the FCC Form 405 
to request renewals of their licenses. The FCC Form 312-R contains all 
of the data elements of the currently approved FCC Form 405. However, 
the name was changed to identify that the form is filed by earth 
station licenses for license renewals only. Additionally, the FCC Form 
312-R is filed on the International Bureau Filing System (IBFS). The 
FCC Form 405 is available on the electronic Broadcast Licensing System 
(BLS) utilized by licensees and/or by the Wireless Telecommunications 
Bureau staff.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0292.
    Title: Part 69--Access Charges.
    Form No: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 1,458 respondents; 5,832 responses.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .75-5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion, monthly, annual, semi-annual, 
and biennial reporting requirements and third party disclosure 
requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 27,702 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: Part 69 of the Commission's rules and regulations 
establishes the rules for access charges for interstate or foreign 
access provided by telephone companies. Local telephone companies and 
states are required to submit information to the Commission and/or the 
National Exchange Carrier Association (NECA). The information is used 
to compute changes in tariffs for access service (or origination and 
termination) and to computer revenue pool distributions.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-30005 Filed 12-1-03; 8:45 am]
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