[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 17, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 7481]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-3359]


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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

February 9, 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 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 Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before April 19, 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, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1-
A804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or 
via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Approval Number: 3060-0698.
    Title: Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Establish a Radio 
Astronomy Coordination Zone in Puerto Rico, ET Docket No. 96-2.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not for 
profit institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 515.
    Estimated Time per Response: 35 minutes (avg.).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 300 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Needs and Uses: The FCC has established a Coordination Zone for new 
and modified radio facilities in various communications services that 
cover the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and Culebra 
within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The coordination zone and 
notification procedures will enable the Arecibo Radio Astronomy 
Observatory to receive information needed to assess whether an 
applicant's proposed operations will cause harmful interference to the 
Arecibo Observatory's operations and will promote efficient resolution 
of coordination problems between the applicants and the Arecibo 
Observatory.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-3359 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am]
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