[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 14, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42165-42166]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-15868]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

June 24, 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 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 September 13, 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 Judith 
B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C804, 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 Judith B. Herman at (202) 
418-0214 or via the Internet at [email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0800.
    Title: FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Application for 
Assignments of Authorization and Transfers of Control.
    Form No.: FCC Form 603.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or household, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, and State, local or tribal 
government.
    Number of Respondents: 32,151.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.75 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 36,171 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $7,073,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Possible Impact.
    Needs and Uses: Form 603 is a multi-purpose form used to apply for 
approval of assignment or transfer of control of licenses in the 
Wireless Radio Services. The data collected on this form is used by the 
FCC to determine whether the public interest would be served by 
approval of the requested assignment or transfer. This form is also 
used to notify the Commission of consummated assignments and transfers 
of wireless licenses that have previously been consented to by the 
Commission or for which notification but not prior consent is required. 
This form is used by applicants/licensees in the Public Mobile 
Services, Personal Communications Services, Private Land Mobile Radio 
Services, Broadcast Auxiliary Services, Fixed Microwave Services, 
Maritime Services (excluding ships), and Aviation Services (excluding 
aircraft). The purpose of this form is to obtain information sufficient 
to identify the parties to the proposed assignment or transfer, 
establish the parties basic eligibility and qualifications, classify 
the filing, and determine the nature of the proposed service. Various 
technical schedules are required along with the main form applicable to 
Auctioned Services, Partitioning and Disaggregation, Undefined 
Geographical Area Partitioning, Notification of Consummation or Request 
for Extension of Time for Consummation. This form is being revised to 
accommodate Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum Through Elimination of 
Barriers to the Development of Secondary Markets; additional questions 
concerning the foreign ownership, waivers and fees; and clarify 
existing instructions for the general public as noted in the 
Communications Act of 1934, section 310(b)(4). There is no change to 
the estimated average burden or number of respondents.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-15868 Filed 7-13-04; 8:45 am]
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