[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 23, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68144-68145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-25947]


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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

November 17, 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 January 24, 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.

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ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Cathy 
Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 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 Cathy Williams at 202-418-
2918 or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0180.
    Title: Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 500.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 250 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 73.1610 requires the permittee of a 
new broadcast station to notify the FCC of its plans to conduct 
equipment tests for the purpose of making adjustments and measurements 
as may be necessary to assure compliance with the terms of the 
construction permit and applicable engineering standards. The data is 
used by FCC staff to assure compliance with the terms of the 
construction permit and applicable engineering standards.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0374.
    Title: Section 73.1690, Modification of Transmission System.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5-3 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion 
reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,050 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 73.1690(e) requires AM, FM and TV 
station licensees to prepare an informal statement or diagram 
describing any electrical and mechanical modification to authorized 
transmitting equipment that can be made without prior Commission 
approval provided that equipment performance measurements are made to 
ensure compliance with FCC rules. This informal statement or diagram is 
to be retained at the transmitter site as long as the equipment is in 
use. The data is used by broadcast licensees to provide prospective 
users of the modified equipment with necessary information.

    OMB Control Number: 3060-0837.
    Title: Application for DTV Broadcast Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 302-DTV.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1.5-2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 950 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $245,000.
    Privacy Act Impact: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: Licensees and permittees of DTV broadcast stations 
are required to file FCC Form 302-DTV to obtain a new or modified 
station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in 
the licensed facilities of these stations. The data is used by FCC 
staff to confirm that the station has been built to terms specified in 
the outstanding construction permit, and to update FCC station files. 
Data is then extracted from FCC Form 302-DTV for inclusion in the 
subsequent license to operate the station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-25947 Filed 11-22-04; 8:45 am]
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