[Federal Register: April 13, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 70)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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

April 5, 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 May 13, 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 
Commissions, 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: 3060-0674.
    Title: Section 76.931, Notification of Basic Tier Availability, and 
Section 76.932, Notification of Proposed Rate Increase.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 11,365.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure.
    Total Annual Burden: 25,572 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: None.
    Needs and Uses: Section 76.931 states that a cable operator shall 
provide written notification to subscribers of the availability of 
basic tier service by November 20, 1993, or three billing cycles from 
September 1, 1993, and to new subscribers at the time of installation. 
This notification is to include the following information: (a) that 
basic tier service is available; (b) the cost per month for basic tier 
service; and (c) a list of all services included in the basic service 
tier. Section 76.932 states that a cable operator shall provide written 
notice to subscribers of any increase in the price to be charged for 
the basic service tier or associated equipment at least 30 days before 
any proposed increase is effective. These notice requirements ensure 
that subscribers are made aware of the price and availability of basic 
cable service and ensure that subscribers are given due notice of rate 
increases with basic cable service.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 99-9073 Filed 4-12-99; 8:45 am]
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