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OMB Control No:
3060-0589
ICR Reference No:
199707-3060-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
199507-3060-001
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
FCC Remittance Advice and Continuation Sheet
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
07/11/1997
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
07/11/1997
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Date Received in OIRA:
07/07/1997
Terms of Clearance:
The FCC has permission to strip off existing outdated fee information and use the FCC 159 as the primary fee collection instrument. The FCC also has permission to delete the expiration date, but shall ensure that a revision date is used. OMB supports FCC's efforts to ensure broad access to this form using the internet and its efforts to promote electronic commerce with appropriate security safeguards. Finally, the FCC shall ensure that TIN information provided is protected from inadvertant release to the public and from misuse by agency or contractor personnel.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/1997
10/31/1997
08/31/1997
Responses
635,738
0
213,500
Time Burden (Hours)
317,869
0
53,375
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
This form is required for payment of regulatory fees and for use when paying for multiple filings with a single payment instrument or when paying by credit card. The forms require specific information to track payment history and to facilitate the efficient and expeditious processing of collections by a lockbox bank. The forms have been revised to include taxpayer identification number, which is used for anyone who requests services from the agency.
Emergency Justfication:
Authorizing Statute(s):
None
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Federal Register Notices & Comments
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
FCC Remittance Advice and Continuation Sheet
FCC159, FCC159-C
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
635,738
213,500
0
422,238
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
317,869
53,375
0
264,494
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002?
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
Uncollected
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Common Form ICR:
No
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:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(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;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
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.
Certification Date:
07/07/1997
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