[Federal Register: November 23, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 225)]
[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
November 17, 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 (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 Paperwork Reduction (PRA) comments should be submitted
on or before January 24, 2005. 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.
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ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Cathy
Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to
Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at 202-418-
2918 or via the Internet at Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0180.
Title: Section 73.1610, Equipment Tests.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 500.
Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 250 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 73.1610 requires the permittee of a
new broadcast station to notify the FCC of its plans to conduct
equipment tests for the purpose of making adjustments and measurements
as may be necessary to assure compliance with the terms of the
construction permit and applicable engineering standards. The data is
used by FCC staff to assure compliance with the terms of the
construction permit and applicable engineering standards.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0374.
Title: Section 73.1690, Modification of Transmission System.
Form Number: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Time Per Response: 0.5-3 hours.
Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion
reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 1,050 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Privacy Act Impact: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 73.1690(e) requires AM, FM and TV
station licensees to prepare an informal statement or diagram
describing any electrical and mechanical modification to authorized
transmitting equipment that can be made without prior Commission
approval provided that equipment performance measurements are made to
ensure compliance with FCC rules. This informal statement or diagram is
to be retained at the transmitter site as long as the equipment is in
use. The data is used by broadcast licensees to provide prospective
users of the modified equipment with necessary information.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0837.
Title: Application for DTV Broadcast Station License.
Form Number: FCC Form 302-DTV.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 600.
Estimated Time Per Response: 1.5-2 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 950 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $245,000.
Privacy Act Impact: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Licensees and permittees of DTV broadcast stations
are required to file FCC Form 302-DTV to obtain a new or modified
station license, and/or to notify the Commission of certain changes in
the licensed facilities of these stations. The data is used by FCC
staff to confirm that the station has been built to terms specified in
the outstanding construction permit, and to update FCC station files.
Data is then extracted from FCC Form 302-DTV for inclusion in the
subsequent license to operate the station.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-25947 Filed 11-22-04; 8:45 am]
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