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 for Extension Under Delegated Authority February 9, 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 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 Act

(PRA)comments should be submitted on or before April 19, 2004. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act

(PRA)comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1-A804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to *Leslie.Smith@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 *Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *OMB Approval Number:* 3060-0698. *Title:* Amendment of the Commission's Rules to Establish a Radio Astronomy Coordination Zone in Puerto Rico, ET Docket No. 96-2. *Form Number:* N/A. *Type of Review:* Extension of a currently approved collection. *Respondents:* Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not for profit institutions; and State, Local, or Tribal Government. *Number of Respondents:* 515. *Estimated Time per Response:* 35 minutes (avg.). *Frequency of Response:* On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. *Total Annual Burden:* 300 hours. *Total Annual Costs:* None. *Needs and Uses:* The FCC has established a Coordination Zone for new and modified radio facilities in various communications services that cover the islands of Puerto Rico, Desecheo, Mona, Vieques, and Culebra within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. The coordination zone and notification procedures will enable the Arecibo Radio Astronomy Observatory to receive information needed to assess whether an applicant's proposed operations will cause harmful interference to the Arecibo Observatory's operations and will promote efficient resolution of coordination problems between the applicants and the Arecibo Observatory. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 04-3359 Filed 2-13-04; 8:45 am]

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