[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 67358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25521]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

November 8, 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, Pub. L. 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 January 18, 2005. 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.: 3060-0767.
    Title: Auction Forms and License Transfer Disclosures--Supplement 
For the Second Order on Reconsideration of the Third Report and Order 
and Order on Reconsideration of the Fifth Report and Order in WT Docket 
No. 97-82.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and state, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 22,000.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 5.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third 
party disclosure requirement and recordkeeping requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 770,250 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $47,452,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission will amend the eligibility criteria 
for rural telephone cooperatives seeking the narrow exemption from the 
requirement that the gross revenues of all affiliates of an applicant 
are attributed to the applicant. As a result of this action, auction 
applicants seeking an exemption from this requirement must provide 
different information to establish eligibility for this exemption, on 
the FCC Form 601, based on the revised three factors listed under 47 
CFR 1.2110. The information requirement will enable the Commission to 
ensure that no bidder gains an unfair advantage over other bidders in 
its spectrum auctions and thus enhance the competitiveness and fairness 
of its auctions. The information collected will be reviewed, and if 
warranted, referred to the Commission's Enforcement Bureau for possible 
investigation and administrative action. The Commission may also refer 
allegations of anticompetitive auction conduct to the Department of 
Justice for investigation.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-25521 Filed 11-16-04; 8:45 am]
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