[Federal Register: October 7, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 194)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

 
Notice of Public Information Collections Submitted to OMB for 
Emergency Review and Approval

October 1, 1998.
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 proposed and/or continuing information collections, 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 
Commissions burden estimates; (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. The Commission is seeking emergency approval 
for this information collection by October 23, 1998 under the 
provisions of 5 CFR 1320.13.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 21, 
1998.

ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 234, 1919 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20554 or via 
internet to lesmith@fcc.gov and Timothy Fain, OMB Desk Officer, 10236 
NEOB 725 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20503 or fain__t@a1.eop.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 No.: 3060-0600.
    Title: Application to Participate in an FCC Auction.
    Form No.: FCC 175 and FCC 175-S.
    Type of Review: Revision of an existing collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit 
institutions; State, Local or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents: 12,400.
    Estimate Hour Per Response: the time for completing the FCC 175 and 
providing the required Identity/Ownership Information is .75 hours per 
response. The estimated time for completing the FCC 175-S is .25 hours 
per response.
    Total Annual Burden: 15,600 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Costs: $3,120,00. The Commission assumes 
most respondents will hire an attorney at approximately $200 per hour 
to prepare the required information. There are not additional costs 
associated with these requirements.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion.
    Needs and Uses: The information will be used by the Commission to 
determine if the applicant is legally, technically, and financially 
qualified to participate in an FCC auction. The rules and requirements 
are designed to ensure that the competitive bidding process is limited 
to serious qualified applicants and deter possible abuses of the 
bidding and licensing process. The Commission plans to use this form 
for all upcoming auctions and reauctions.

Federal Communications Commission.
Shirley S. Suggs,
Chief, Publications Branch.
[FR Doc. 98-26849 Filed 10-6-98; 8:45 am]
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