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OMB Control No:
3060-0806
ICR Reference No:
201005-3060-015
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
200711-3060-005
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program
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:
10/08/2010
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/02/2010
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
10/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2011
Responses
160,000
0
221,000
Time Burden (Hours)
325,000
0
525,003
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.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 4(i),4(j)
US Code:
47 USC 201-205
US Code:
47 USC 214
US Code:
47 USC 1
US Code:
47 USC 254
US Code:
47 USC 403
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:
75 FR 28806
05/24/2010
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
75 FR 45113
08/02/2010
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
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program
FCC Form 470, FCC Form 471
Description of Services Requested and Certification
,
Descripton of 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
160,000
221,000
0
-61,000
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
325,000
525,003
0
-78,573
-121,430
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:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The Commission is reporting a 78,573 hour program change reduction and a 121,430 hour adjustment for this revised submission to the OMB. The Commission is revising this IC in an effort to streamline the application process for the federal universal service schools and libraries support mechanism (also referred to as the "E-rate" program) and to remove outdated and unneeded questions. The Commission proposes to remove questions that were originally intended to assist service providers but are no longer useful; and by removing questions that are outside the scope of the informtion needed for the USAC, the administrator of the federal universal service fund and to process E-rate applications. We further propose to limit data collection to information that is not already available through other USAC forms or review processes. Finally, applicants will be required to inlcude their FCC Registration Number (FRN) and consultants must provide their contact information, on the 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]?
Uncollected
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:
James Bachtell 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:
09/02/2010
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