[Federal Register: February 1, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 22)]
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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, 5 CFR Part 1320 Authority, Comments Requested
January 23, 2002.
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, 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 on or before April 2, 2002.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications
Commissions, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW, 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: 3060-0841.
Title: Public Notice--Additional Processing Guidelines for DTV
(nonchecklist applications).
Form Numbers: FCC 301/340.
Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not-for-
profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 100.
Estimated Time Per Response: 3 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 300 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $360,000.
Needs and Uses: The FCC released a public notice on August 10, 1998
that explained how ``nonchecklist'' applications, i.e., applications
that do not conform to certain criteria to enable ``fast-track
processing,'' would be processed for DTV station construction permits.
This public notice explained what should be included in engineering
showings and other types of application exhibits and cover letters. The
public notice for ``nonchecklist'' applications should help to resolve
processing uncertainties, enable the preparation of complete and
quality applications, and hasten the authorization of DTV service. The
FCC staff will use these data to ensure that interference to other DTV
and NTSC stations is minimized.
OMB Control Number: 3060-1001.
Title: Application for Extension of Time to Construct a Digital
Television Broadcast Station.
Form Number: FCC 337.
Type of Review: Extension of currently approved collection.
Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit, not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Hours Per Response: 1.5 to 4 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 400 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $79,006.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 337 is used by permittees to apply for an
extension of time within which to construct a commercial or
noncommercial educational digital television station (DTV). The FCC
uses the data to determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether a
broadcaster should be afforded additional time to construct its DTV
facilities. In addition, analog TV licensees may request special
temporary authority (STA) to construct more minimal initial DTV
facilities than those specified in an outstanding construction permit.
The STA data are used by the FCC to determine whether the DTV permittee
has constructed and is operating with the minimum initial DTV
facilities sufficient to meet its construction deadline.
Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.
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