[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15740-15741]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-2924]


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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

March 21, 2006.
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 No. 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 ether 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 May 30, 2006. 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: You may submit your all Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) 
comments by e-mail or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-
mail send them to [email protected]. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, 
mark them to the attention of Cathy Williams, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection(s) send an e-mail to [email protected] or contact 
Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0627.
    Title: Application for AM Broadcast Station License.
    Form Number: FCC Form 302-AM.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 380.
    Estimated Time per Response: 4-20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,800 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $10,074.00.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: Licenses and permittees of AM broadcast stations 
are required to file FCC Form 302-AM to obtain a new or modified 
station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in 
the licensed facilities of these stations. Additionally, when changes 
are made to an AM station that alter the resistance of the antenna 
system, a licensee must initiate a determination of the operating power 
by the direct method. The results are reported to the Commission using 
FCC Form 302-AM.
    On October 22, 1998, the Commission adopted a Report and Order in 
MM Docket Nos. 94-43 and 94-149. Among other things, this Report and 
Order substantially revised the FCC Form 302-AM to facilitate 
electronic filing by replacing narrative exhibits with the use of 
certifications and an engineering technical box. The Commission also 
removed and narrowed overly burdensome questions. These changes reduced 
the applicant's filing burdens in the preparation and submission of 
exhibits in support of applications. In addition, these changes 
streamlined the Commission's processing of FCC 302-AM applications. The 
Commission also adopted a formal program of pre- and post-application 
grant random audits to preserve the integrity of our streamlined 
application process. The data collected is used by FCC staff to confirm 
that the station has been built to the terms specified in the 
outstanding construction permit, and to update FCC station files. Data 
is then extracted from

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FCC 302-AM for inclusion in the subsequent license to operate the 
station.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-2924 Filed 3-28-06; 8:45 am]
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