FCC should
facilitate electronic filing and expedite adoption of the NAD 83
Datum for geographical location reporting. The FCC must revise the
FCC Notice to Individuals to reflect Commission reestimate of the
burden. The instructions state that burden is 35.5 hours per
respondent -- the old burden. The clearance for the revised form
requests 15 hours per respondent.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/1998
09/30/1998
03/31/1997
500
0
0
7,500
0
13,313
0
0
0
FCC-349 is used to apply for authority
to construct a new FM translator or FM booster broadcast station or
to make changes in existing facilities. The data is used by FCC
staff to ensure that the applicant meets basic statutory
requirements and will not cause interference to other licensed
broadcast services.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.