[Federal Register: May 2, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 85)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
April 24, 2001.
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
budget 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 comments should be submitted on or before July 2, 2001.
If you anticipate that you will be submitted 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 Judy Boley, Federal Communications
Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th Street, SW., DC 20554 or via the
Internet to jboley@fec.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection(s), contact Judy Boley at 202-418-0214 or
via the Internet at jboley@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
OMB Control No.: 3060-0874.
Title: Consumer Complaint Form.
Form No.: FCC Form 475.
Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit, not-for-profit institutions, state, local or tribal
governments, and federal government.
Number of Respondents: 58,772.
Estimated Time Per Response: .5 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 29,386 hours.
Total Annual Cost: N/A.
Needs and Uses: The Consumer Information Bureau (CIB) handles
informal complaints filed against carriers pursuant to sections (4)(I)
and 208 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. 47 U.S.C.
Sections 154(I), 208. Pursuant to the Commission's rules, informal
complaints must be filed in writing and should contain, (a) the name,
address and telephone number of the complainant, (b) the name of the
carrier against which the complaint is made, (c) a complete statement
of the facts tending to show that such carrier did or omitted to do
anything in contravention of the Communications Act, and (d) the
specific relief or satisfaction sought. 47 CFR section 1.716. The
information sought in the Consumer Complaint For 475 (FCC Form 475)
provides the CIB with complete information to process the complaints
pursuant to the applicable rules. The completion of the FCC Form 475
is, however, voluntary. The revision to the existing FCC Form 475 is
necessary because CIB now handles both common carrier wireline and
wireless complaints. The existing FCC Form 475 does not provide for
complaints filed against wireless carriers. The revised FCC Form 475 is
more comprehensive in that it allows consumers to file complaints
against either wireline or wireless carriers by using the same form.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 01-10867 Filed 5-1-01; 8:45 am]
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