[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 84 (Friday, April 30, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23754-23755]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-9879]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

April 21, 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 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 June 1, 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, 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.: 3060-0897.
    Title: MDS and ITFS Two-Way Transmissions.
    Form No: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and state, local and tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 130,888.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .083-40 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, 
recordkeeping requirement and third party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 223,618 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $5,431,032.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Not applicable.
    Needs and Uses: The rules for two-way transmissions for Multipoint 
Distribution Service (MDS) and International Television Fixed Service 
(ITFS) will allow two-way licensing and provide greater flexibility in 
the use of the allotted spectrum to licensees. The Commission will use 
this information to ensure that MDS and ITFS applicants and conditional 
licensees have considered the potential for harmful interference from 
their facilities properly under the Commission's rules.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0600.
    Title: Application to Participate in an FCC Auction.
    Form No: FCC Form 175.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and state, local and tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 11,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,750 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: Not applicable.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Not applicable.
    Needs and Uses: This information collection allows the Commission 
to ascertain whether or not applicants for spectrum have ever been in 
default on any Commission licenses or have ever been delinquent on any 
non-tax debt owed to a Federal agency. The information will allow the 
Commission to determine the amount of the upfront payment to be paid by 
each applicant and will help ensure that auctions are conducted fairly 
and efficiently, thereby speeding the flow of payments to the U.S. 
Treasury and accelerating the provision of wireless service to the 
public.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0192.
    Title: Section 87.103, Posting Station License.
    Form No: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local and tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents: 47,800.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 11,950 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes.
    Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping requirement contained in Sec.  
87.103 is necessary to demonstrate that all transmitters in the 
Aviation Service are properly licensed in accordance with the 
requirements of section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 301, No. 2020 of the International Radio 
Regulations, and Article 30 of the Convention on International Civil 
Aviation. The information is used by FCC personnel during inspections 
and investigations to insure the particular station is licensed and 
operated in compliance with applicable rules, statutes, and treaties. 
In the case of aircraft stations, the information may be utilized for 
similar purposes by appropriate representatives of foreign governments 
when the aircraft is operated in foreign nations.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0621.
    Title: Rules and Requirements for C & F Block Broadband PCS 
Licenses.
    Form No: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local and tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: .50-20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and 
recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 14,044 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission's rules require applicants to file 
information so that the Commission can determine whether the applicants 
are legally, technically and financially qualified to be licensed and 
to determine whether applicants claiming different eligibility statuses 
are entitled to certain benefits. The Commission is submitting this 
information collection to the OMB as an extension (no change in 
requirements) in order to obtain the full three year clearance.


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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-9879 Filed 4-29-04; 8:45 am]
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