[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 12, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60625-60626]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-22881]


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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

October 1, 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 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 December 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].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-1071.
    Title: Rural Wireless Community VISION Program Essay Guidelines.
    Form No.: Not Applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: State, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 250.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,000 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: Not Applicable.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Not Applicable.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is soliciting public comment on this 
information collection which received emergency OMB approval on 9/30/
04. The Commission is requesting an extension (no change) in the 
reporting requirements in order to obtain the full three year clearance 
from OMB. The VISION Program essay guidelines describes the vision of 
rural communities for wireless connectivity and services as part of the 
Rural Wireless Community VISION Program, which is part of the Federal 
Rural Wireless Outreach initiative which coordinates activities between 
the U.S.

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Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service and the Federal 
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and other 
agencies in order to expedite the build-out of wireless 
telecommunications throughout the nation.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-22881 Filed 10-8-04; 8:45 am]
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