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OMB Control No:
3060-0806
ICR Reference No:
201409-3060-007
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201406-3060-009
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Forms 470 and 471
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Emergency
Approval Requested By:
11/03/2014
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
10/27/2014
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Date Received in OIRA:
09/12/2014
Terms of Clearance:
Updated supporting statement.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
04/30/2015
6 Months From Approved
12/31/2016
Responses
82,000
0
82,000
Time Burden (Hours)
334,000
0
334,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
In 1997 the Commission adopted rules providing support for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-rate Program). FCC Forms 470 and 471 are required to determine eligibility by schools and libraries for discounts under the program, so that they can purchase telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections, and maintenance services.
Emergency Justfication:
On July 23, 2014, the Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WC Docket No. 13-184, FCC 14-99 (E-Rate Modernization Order), instituting new rules to modernize the E-rate program. The program modifications initiated in the E-Rate Modernization Order, result, in part, from numerous meetings Commission staff conducted with interested parties, including school districts, libraries, associations, and service providers. The order adopts new rules and procedures to streamline the E-rate program. The Commission modifies the existing FCC Forms 470 and 471 to provide a streamlined application process that encourages district wide applications, applications from multiple school districts, and consortia applications. Furthermore, it provides a streamlined multi-year application process further reducing the burden for applicants in subsequent years. The order also modifies E-rate program rules to require applicants and service providers to retain supporting documentation for ten years, as opposed to the previous 5 year period. Finally, the revised E-rate application process will require online applications, reducing the opportunity for omissions and clerical errors. The filing process is also being modernized to provide a simple, web-based interface for submission of the FCC Forms 470 and 471. The E-rate program Administrator, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), will implement the revised information collection for these forms through an online interface on the USAC web site. Through this interface, applicants will be able to input data in required fields and have calculations and other data auto-populated for them in other related fields or worksheets. In the future, this information will be stored and auto-populated for the applicants. Combined, these modifications should reduce administrative costs for applicants, service providers, and USAC.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 201-205
US Code:
47 USC 218-220
US Code:
47 USC 254
US Code:
47 USC 303(r)
US Code:
47 USC 403
US Code:
47 USC 405
US Code:
47 USC 151-154
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 56578
09/22/2014
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
79 FR 56578
09/22/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, Private Sector
FCC 470, FCC Form 470, FCC Form 471
Description of Services Requested and Certification
,
Descripton of Services Ordered and Certification
,
Description of Services Requested and Certification
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, State, Local, or Tribal Government
FCC 470
Description of Services Requested and Certification
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, Privacy Sector
FCC 471
Services Ordered and Certification
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, State, Local, or Tribal Governments
FCC 471
Services Ordered and Certification
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
82,000
82,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
334,000
334,000
0
0
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The burdens for 3060-0806 are not changing; however, the Commission has re-evaluated how the burdens are distributed based further analysis of the respondents who file FCC Forms 470 and 471.
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]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Cara Voth 202 418-7400
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:
09/12/2014
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