[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43427-43428]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14839]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

July 18, 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 (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 September 26, 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 Les 
Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-A804, 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 Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 
or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0329.
    Title: Equipment Authorization--Verification, 47 CFR Section 2.955.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-
profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 5,655.
    Estimated Time per Response: 18 hours (avg.).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 101,790 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $1,131,000.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The Commission rules 47 CFR parts 15 and 18 require 
manufacturers of radio frequency (RF) equipment devices to gather and 
retain technical data on their equipment to verify compliance with 
established technical standards for each device operated under the 
applicable Rule part. Testing and verification aid in controlling 
potential interference to radio communications. The information may be 
used to determine that the equipment marketed complies with the 
applicable Commission rules and that the operation of the equipment is 
consistent with the initially documented test results. The information 
is essential to controlling potential interference to radio 
communications.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0905.
    Title: Regulations for RF Lighting Devices, Section 18.307, ET 
Docket No. 98-42.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions; business or other for-
profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 30.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour.

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    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 30 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $2,250.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On June 16, 1999, the FCC released a First Report 
and Order (First R&O), In the Matter of 1998 Biennial Regulatory 
Review--Amendment of Part 18 of the Commission's Rules to Update 
Regulations for RF Lighting Devices, ET Docket No. 98-42, FCC 99-135. 
The First R&O, amended 47 CFR Section 18.307 of the Commission's Rules 
to add third party requirements. In addition, Section 18.213(d) was 
added to require manufacturers of RF lighting devices to provide an 
advisory statement either on the product packaging or with other user 
documentation, similar to the following: This product may cause 
interference to radio equipment and should not be installed near 
maritime safety communications equipment or other critical navigation 
or communication equipment operating between 0.45-30 MHz.
    The Commission will used the information to determine whether all 
RF lighting devices are in compliance with the applicable Commission 
rules and are capable of producing conducted emissions in the 0.45-30 
MHz band, and have a simple warning label with a short advisory 
statement.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-14839 Filed 7-26-05; 8:45 am]
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