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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

 
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

July 30, 1998

SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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, as required by the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 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 October 6, 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 
Commissions, 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 Approval Number: 3060-0541.
    Title: Transmittal Sheet for Phase 2 Cellular Applications for 
Unserved Areas.
    Form Number: FCC 464-A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Small 
businesses or organizations.
    Number of Respondents: 600.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 10 minutes (0.166 hours).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 100 hours.
    Estimated Cost To Respondents: $0.
    Needs and Uses: The information collected will be used by the 
Commission to determine whether the applicant is qualified legally, 
technically, and financially to be licensed as a cellular operator. 
Without such information, the Commission could not determine whether to 
issue licenses to the applicants that provide telecommunication 
services to the public and therefore fulfill its statutory 
responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended. The transmittal sheet, filed in conjunction with FCC Form 600, 
facilitates application intake and other processing functions. The 
applicant must certify on the form that the application is complete in 
every respect and contains all the information required by the 
Commission's cellular rules. The data collected are required by the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended and Commission Rules 22.105.
    The form has been revised to delete the payment information 
previously required. Any payment to the FCC now requires the filing of 
a Fee Remittance Advice, FCC Form 159, which duplicates this 
information. Additionally, we have re-evaluated the number of receipts 
which reflects a significant decrease from 10,000 to 600 respondents. 
This is attributed to the majority of the cellular market being filled 
and applications being filed relate to maintenance of those licenses. 
The burden per respondent remains at 10 minutes, making the total 
annual burden an estimated 100 hours.
OMB Approval Number: 3060-0054.
    Title: Application for Exemption From Ship Station Requirements.
    Form Number: FCC 820.
    Type of Review: Revision to a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Small 
businesses or organizations; Individuals or households.
    Number of Respondents: 200.
    Estimated Time Per Response: 1 hour and 10 minutes (1.166 hours).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 233 hours.
    Estimated Cost to Respondents:  $0.
    Needs and Uses: FCC Rules require this collection of information 
when exemptions from radio provisions of statute, treaty or 
international agreement are requested. The data are used by examiners 
to determine the applicants qualifications for the requested exemption.
    The data collected are required by the Communications Act of 1934, 
as amended; International Treaties and FCC Rules 47 CFR 1.922, 80.19 
and 80.59.
    This form is being revised to delete the payment information 
previously required. Any payment to the FCC must be accompanied by a 
Fee Remittance Advice, FCC Form 159, which duplicates this information. 
We have added a space for the applicant to provide an E-Mail address 
where the Commission can send E-Mail regarding the application. 
Instructions have been updated to reflect current mailing address and 
phone information for the Commission.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 98-21086 Filed 8-6-98; 8:45 am]
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