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OMB Control No:
3060-0986
ICR Reference No:
201903-3060-009
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201804-3060-012
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
High-Cost Universal Service Support
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
06/10/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/10/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
06/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
07/31/2021
Responses
11,977
0
14,335
Time Burden (Hours)
51,080
0
63,486
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The subject information collection is used to determine the amount of, and eligibility for, high-cost universal service support received by incumbent and competitive eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs). The Commission is proposing to update certain rules, requirements and reporting obligations. The Commission is also proposing to add a requirement for rate-of-return ETCs to identify their cost consultants and cost consulting firm, or other third party, if any, used to prepare cost studies, or other calculations used to calculate high-cost support for their submission. This collection is also being submitted to seek approval of certain changes to Form 481 and its instructions.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 214
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 218 - 220
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 254
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 410
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 303(r)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 151 - 154
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 201 - 205
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 403
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 405
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3060-AK57
Final or interim final rulemaking
83 FR 18951
05/01/2018
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 5082
02/20/2019
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 18535
05/01/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
High-Cost Universal Service Support
FCC 525
Competitive Carriers High Cost Data Submission
High-Cost Universal Service Support
FCC 481
Carrier Annual Reporting Data Collection Form - Template
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
11,977
14,335
0
-2,358
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
51,080
63,486
0
-12,406
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:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Changing Regulations
Short Statement:
The Commission is reporting program changes to this information collection as a result of one new requirement associated with the 2018 Rate-of-Return Order. The new requirement adds minimal burdens to this information collection; however, several requirements have also been moved from this collection pursuant to the last revision. The estimated total number of respondents, total annual responses and annual burden hours have therefore been reduced under this OMB control number. The total number of respondents remains the same at 1,877; the total annual responses decreased from 14,335 to 11,977 (-2,358); and the total annual burden hours decreased from 63,486 to 51,080 (-12,406).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$0
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
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:
Cheryl Callahan 202 418-2320
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:
05/01/2019
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