[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 14 (Thursday, January 22, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 3144-3145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-1336]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

January 15, 2004.

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

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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 March 22, 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 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 Nuamber: 3060-0937.
    Title: Establishment of a Class A Television Service.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.017 hours-52 hours.
    Total Annual Burden: 280,420.
    Total Annual Costs: $1,327.500.
    Needs and Uses: The Report and Order in MM Docket No. 00-10 adopted 
rules for Class A LPTV broadcasters. Class A LPTV broadcasters are 
subject to the Commission's operating rules for full-service television 
stations. The Report and Order modified all pertinent 47 CFR Part 73 
rules to indicate their applicability to Class A LPTV licenses. The 
information collection requirements contained within the Report and 
Order ensure that the integrity of the TV spectrum is not compromised. 
These requirements also ensure that unacceptable interference is not 
caused to existing radio services, and that statutory requirements are 
met. The Part 73 rules ensure that the stations are operated in the 
public interest.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-1336 Filed 1-21-04; 8:45 am]
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