[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 90 (Wednesday, May 11, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 24788-24789]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-9407]


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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

May 4, 2005.
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 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: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should 
submit comments July 11, 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, 445 12th Street, SW., 
Room 1-C804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Judith B. Herman at (202) 418-
0214 or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0713.
    Title: Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program (ABIP) Compliance 
Notification.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 53.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 minutes (.084 hours).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 220 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The ABIP is an agreement between the Federal 
Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau and an entity, usually a 
state broadcast association, in which the entity arranges for the 
inspection of the broadcast station to determine compliance with FCC 
regulations. The inspections are conducted on a voluntary basis and the 
entities notify the local FCC District Office or Resident Agent office, 
in writing via letter of those stations that pass the ABIP inspection 
and have been granted a Certificate of Compliance. The FCC's 
Enforcement Bureau standardized the existing Alternative Broadcast 
Inspection Program (ABIP) in 2003 to establish a specific, uniform 
arrangement for the inspection of broadcast stations. This information 
will be used by FCC to determine which broadcast stations comply with 
FCC Rules and will not be subject to routine inspections conducted by 
the FCC's District Offices. Without this information, the FCC would not 
be able to determine which stations should be exempt from random 
inspections.
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0989.
    Title: Procedures for Applicants Requiring Section 214 
Authorizations for Domestic Interstate Transmission Lines Acquired 
through Corporate Control, 47 CFR Sections 63.01, 63.03 and 63.04.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit.
    Number of Respondents: 86.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1.5-12 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 958 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $70,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: Procedures for this information collection are set 
forth for common carriers requiring authorization under section 214 of 
the Communications Act (Act) of 1934, as amended to acquire domestic 
interstate transmission lines through a transfer of control. Under 
section 214 of the Act,

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carriers must obtain FCC approval before constructing, acquiring, or 
operating an interstate transmission line. Acquisitions involving 
interstate common carriers require affirmative action by the FCC before 
the acquisition can occur. The Commission is requesting extension (no 
change) to this information collection in order to obtain the full 
three-year clearance. After this 60 day comment period has ended, the 
Commission will submit this information collection to OMB for approval.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-9407 Filed 5-10-05; 8:45 am]
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