[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 214 (Friday, November 5, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64572-64573]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-24748]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

October 19, 2004.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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 December 6, 
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: 3060-0211.
    Title: Section 73.1943, Political File.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 17,958 respondents.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 hours (multiple broadcasts 
annually).
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 112,238 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 73.1943 requires licensees of 
broadcast stations to keep and permit public inspection of a complete 
record (political file) of all requests for broadcast time made by or 
on behalf of candidates for public office, together with an appropriate 
notation showing the disposition made by the licensee of such requests 
and the charges made, if any, if the request is granted. The 
disposition includes the schedule of time purchased, when the spots 
actually aired, the rates charged, and the classes of time purchased. 
Also, when free time is provided for use by or on behalf of candidates, 
a record of the free time is provided is to be placed in the political 
file. The public uses the data to assess the money expended and time 
allotted to a political candidate and to ensure that equal access is 
afforded to other qualified candidates.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0500.
    Title: Section 76.1713, Resolution of Complaints.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 10,750 respondents.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 18 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; Once yearly 
reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 182,750 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 76.1713 requires cable system operators to

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advise subscribers at least once each calendar year of the procedures 
for resolution of complaints about the quality of television signals 
delivered. Cable system operators much maintain records on all such 
subscriber complaints and resolution of complaints for at least a one-
year period.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-24748 Filed 11-4-04; 8:45 am]
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