[Federal Register: October 12, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 196)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated
Authority
October 1, 2004.
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 (PRA) 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 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be
submitted on or before December 13, 2004. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith
B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to
Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060-1071.
Title: Rural Wireless Community VISION Program Essay Guidelines.
Form No.: Not Applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: State, local or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 250.
Estimated Time Per Response: 8 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 2,000 hours.
Total Annual Cost: Not Applicable.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Not Applicable.
Needs and Uses: The Commission is soliciting public comment on this
information collection which received emergency OMB approval on 9/30/
04. The Commission is requesting an extension (no change) in the
reporting requirements in order to obtain the full three year clearance
from OMB. The VISION Program essay guidelines describes the vision of
rural communities for wireless connectivity and services as part of the
Rural Wireless Community VISION Program, which is part of the Federal
Rural Wireless Outreach initiative which coordinates activities between
the U.S.
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Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service and the Federal
Communications Commission, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and other
agencies in order to expedite the build-out of wireless
telecommunications throughout the nation.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-22881 Filed 10-8-04; 8:45 am]
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