[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 92 (Wednesday, May 12, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26390-26391]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-10709]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Submitted to OMB 
for Review and Approval

April 29, 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, 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 comments should be submitted on or before June 11, 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 to Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or 
via the Internet to [email protected] or Kristy L. LaLonde, Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, 
(202) 395-3087 or via the Internet at [email protected].

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0182.
    Title: Section 73.1620, Program Tests.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 1,513.
    Estimated Hours per Response: 1-5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,553 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impacts.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(1) requires permittees of a 
nondirectional AM or FM station, or a nondirectional or directional TV 
station to notify the FCC upon beginning of program tests. An 
application for license must be filed within 10 days of this 
notification. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(2) requires a permittee of an AM or FM 
station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test 
authority 10 days prior to date on which it desires to begin program 
tests. This is filed in conjunction with an application for license. 47 
CFR 73.1620(a)(3) requires a licensee of an FM station replacing a 
directional antenna without changes to file a modification of the 
license application within 10 days after commencing operations with the 
replacement antenna. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(4) requires a permittee of an AM 
station with a directional antenna to file a request for program test 
authority 10 days prior to the date on which it desires to begin 
program test. 47 CFR 73.1620(a)(5) requires that, except for permits 
subject to successive license terms, a permittee of an LPFM station may 
begin program tests upon notification to the FCC in Washington, DC 
provided that within 10 days thereafter an application for license is 
filed. Program tests may be conducted by a licensee subject to 
mandatory license terms only during the term specified on such 
licenses's authorization. 47 CFR 73.1620(b) allows the FCC the right to 
revoke, suspend, or modify program tests by any station

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without right of hearing for failure to comply adequately with all 
terms of the construction permit or the provision of 47 CFR 73.1690(c) 
for a modification of license application, or in order to resolve 
instances of interference. The FCC may also require the filing of a 
construction permit application to bring the station into compliance 
with the Commission's rules and policies. 47 CFR 73.1620(f) requires 
licensees of UHF TV stations, assigned to the same allocated channel 
which a 1000 watt UHF translator station is authorized to use, to 
notify the licensee of the translator station at least 10 days prior to 
commencing or resuming operation and certify to the FCC that such 
advance notice has been given. 47 CFR 73.1620(g) requires permittees to 
report any deviations from their promises, if any, in their application 
for license to cover their construction permit (FCC Form 302) and on 
the first anniversary of their commencement of program tests. The 
notification in Sec.  73.1620(a) alerts the Commission that 
construction of a station has been completed and that the station is 
broadcasting program material. The notification in Sec.  73.1620(f) 
alerts the UHF translator station that the potential of interference 
exists. The report in Sec.  73.1620(g) stating deviations are necessary 
to eliminate possible abuses of the FCC's processes and to ensure that 
comparative promises relating to service to the public are not 
inflated.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-10709 Filed 5-11-04; 8:45 am]
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