[Federal Register: August 29, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 168)]
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BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS

 
Proposed Collection Reinstatement; Comment Request

AGENCY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors.

ACTION: Proposed collection reinstatement; comment request.

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SUMMARY: The Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites 
the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on an 
information collection titled, ``Interviews and Other Audience Research 
for Radio and TV Marti.'' This request for comment is being made 
pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).
    The information collection activity involved with this program is 
conducted pursuant to the mandate given to the BBG (formerly the United 
States Information Agency) in accordance with Pub. L. 98-11, the Radio 
Broadcasting to Cuba Act, dated, October 4, 1983, to provide for the 
broadcasting of accurate information to the people of Cuba and for 
other purposes. This act was then amended by Pub. L. 101-246, dated, 
February 16, 1990, which established the authority for TV Marti.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 28, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeannette Giovetti, the BBG 
Clearance Officer, BBG, M/AO, Room 1657A-1, 330 Independence Avenue, 
SW., Washington, DC 20237, telephone (202) 205-9692, e-mail address 
JGiovett@IBB.GOV.    Copies: Copies of the Request for Clearance (OMB 83-I), supporting 
statement, and other documents that will be submitted to OMB for 
approval may be obtained from the BBG Clearance Officer.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public reporting burden for this proposed 
collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes (.50 of an 
hour) per response for field survey respondents (700), and 240 minutes 
(4 hours) for Focus Group Study respondents (48), including the time 
for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering 
and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Responses are voluntary and respondents will 
be required to respond only one time. Comments are requested on the 
proposed information collection concerning:
    (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for 
the proper performance of the agency, including whether the information 
has practical utility;
    (b) The accuracy of the Agency's 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. Send comments regarding this 
burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information 
to Ms. Jeannette Giovetti, the BBG Clearance Officer, BBG, M/AO, Room 
1657A-1, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20237, telephone 
(202) 205-9692, e-mail address JGiovett@IBB.GOV.    Current Actions: BBG is requesting reinstatement of this collection 
for a three-year period and approval for a revision to the burden 
hours.
    Title: Interviews and Other Audience Research for Radio and TV 
Marti.
    Abstract: Data from this information collection are used by BBG's 
Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB) in fulfillment of its mandate to 
evaluate effectiveness of Radio and TV Marti operations by estimating 
the audience size and composition for broadcasts; and assess signal 
reception, credibility and relevance of programming through this 
research.

    Proposed Frequency of Responses:
No. of Respondents--700 Field Study + 48 Group Study = 748
Recordkeeping Hours--.50 Field Study + 4 Group Study = (350) + (192) =
Total Annual Burden--542

    Dated: August 25, 2003.
Carol F. Baker,
Director of Administration.
[FR Doc. 03-22098 Filed 8-28-03; 8:45 am]

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