Federal Register: November 9, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 216)

DOCID: FR Doc 04-24961

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Communications Commission

NOTICE: NOTICES

SUBJECT CATEGORY:

Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before January 10, 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.

DOCUMENT 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
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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.

SUMMARY:

Agency information collection activities; proposals, submissions, and approvals,

DOCUMENT BODY 2:

November 2, 2004.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

OMB Control Number: 30600688.

Title: Abbreviated CostofService Filing for Cable Network Upgrades.

Form Number: FCC Form 1235.

Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.

Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; State, local or tribal government.

Number of Respondents: 50.

Estimated Time per Response: 1020 hours.

Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.

Total Annual Burden: 750 hours.

Total Annual Cost: None.

Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).

Needs and Uses: FCC Form 1235 is an abbreviated cost of service filing for significant network upgrades that allows cable operators to justify rate increases related to capital expenditures used to improve rateregulated cable services. The FCC Form 1235 is reviewed by the cable operator's respective local franchise authority.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Cathy Williams at 202418 2918 or via the Internet at Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.