[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 23, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74235-74236]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-31598]


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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

December 11, 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 (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 (PRA) comments should be submitted 
on or before February 23, 2004. If you anticipate that you will be 
submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period 
of time allowed by

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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: 3060-0439
    Title: Regulations Concerning Indecent Communications by Telephone
    Form Number: N/A
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Individuals or 
households
    Number of Respondents: 10,200
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.13 hrs. (8 mins.) (avg.)
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure
    Total Annual Burden: 1,632 hours
    Total Annual Cost: None
    Needs and Uses: Under Section 223 of the Communications Act of 
1932, as amended, telephone companies are required, to the extent 
technically feasible, to prohibit access to indecent communications 
from the telephone of a subscriber who has not previously requested 
access. 47 CFR Section 64.201 implements Section 223 and contains 
several information collection requirements: (1) A requirement that 
certain common carriers block access to indecent messages unless the 
subscriber seeks access from the common carrier (telephone company) in 
writing; (2) A requirement that adult message service providers notify 
their carriers of the nature of their programming; and (3) A 
requirement that a provider of adult message services request that 
their carrier identify it as such in bills to its subscribers. The 
information requirements are imposed on carriers, adult message service 
providers, and those who solicit their services to ensure that minors 
are denied access to material deemed indecent.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
 Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-31598 Filed 12-22-03; 8:45 am]
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