[Federal Register: November 2, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 211)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

 
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Submitted to OMB for 
Review and Approval

October 27, 1998.
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, 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 information techniques or other forms of information 
technology.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before December 2, 
1998. 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 comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20554 or via 
internet to lesmith@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collections contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or via 
internet at lesmith@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0834.
    Title: Reconsideration of Rules and Policies for the 220-222 MHz 
Radio Service, PR 89-552, GN 93-252, PR 93-253.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business and other for-profit entities; Individuals or 
households; Not-for-profit institutions; State, Local or Tribal 
Government.
    Number of Respondents: 3,005.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5-1.0 hours per licensee to 
coordinate minor modifications of the authorizations; 12 hours per 
licensee to seek a waiver of Section 90.729(b)).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 44,850 hours.
    Cost to Respondents: None.
    Needs and Uses: The information collected will be used by the 
Commission to verify licensee compliance with Commission rules and 
regulations and to ensure the integrity of the 220 MHz service, and to 
ensure that licensees continue to fulfill their statutory 
responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-29256 Filed 10-30-98; 8:45 am]
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