[Federal Register: June 2, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 105)] [Notices] [Page 29643] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr02jn99-59] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission May 24, 1999. 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, 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, 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 August 2, 1999. 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, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the 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 the Internet at lesmith@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-0641. Title: Notification to File Progress Report. Form Number: FCC 218-I. Type of Review: Revision to a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; and individuals or households. Number of Respondents: 500. Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour. Frequency of Response: 3 years and 5 years. Total Annual Burden: 500 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Needs and Uses: The data collected are used by FCC staff to determine whether the 218-219 MHz licensee (previously IVDS) is entitled to their authorization to operate. From this data, the Commission is able to confirm that service has been made available to at least 30 percent of the population or land area within three years of license grant and 50 percent of the population or land area within five years of license grant. The data collected ensures licensees are making proper use of the frequency spectrum. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 99-13914 Filed 6-1-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-U