Rules and Regulations. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

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BILLING CODE 6712-01-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested July 31, 2000. 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act 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 comments should be submitted on or before October 6, 2000. 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. ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Room 1-A804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to lesmith@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collections contact Les Smith at

(202)418-0217 or via the Internet at lesmith@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Control No.:* 3060-0853. *Title:* Receipt of Service Confirmation Form and Adjustment of funding Commitment and Modification to Receipt of Service confirmation form—Universal Service for Schools and Libraries. *Form No.:* FCC Forms 486 and 500. *Type of Review:* Extension. *Respondents:* Business or Other for Profit; Not for Profit Institutions. *Number of Respondents:* 40,000. *Estimated Time Per Response:* 1.12 hrs (avg.). *Total Annual Burden:* 45,000 Hours. *Estimated Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping Cost Burden:* $0. *Frequency of Response:* On occasion. *Needs and Uses:* The Commission adopted rules providing support for all telecommunications services, Internet access, and internal connections for all eligible schools and libraries. To participate in the program schools and libraries must confirm that they are actually receiving the services eligible for support via FCC form 486. FCC Form 500 is used to adjust funding commitments and/or modify the dates for receipt of services. Federal Communications Commission. Magalie Roman Salas, Secretary. [FR Doc. 00-19890 Filed 8-4-00; 8:45 am]

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