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OMB Control No:
3060-0819
ICR Reference No:
201504-3060-018
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201410-3060-011
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Advancing Broadband Availability Through Digital Literacy Training and FCC Forms 481, 497, 550, 555 and 560
Type of Information Collection:
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
05/06/2015
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
04/20/2015
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2016
12/31/2016
12/31/2016
Responses
41,838,920
0
41,838,920
Time Burden (Hours)
24,184,565
0
24,184,565
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Commission is seeking a non-substantive change request to this information collection. This submission seeks to update FCC Form 555 and FCC Form 555 Instructions. The Commission adopted FCC 12-11, the Lifeline Reform Report and Order, which adopts rules which are intended to take immediate action to address potential waste, fraud,and abuse of the Universal Service low income program. Furthermore, in the Commission's attempt to reduce the number of information collections, we have removed and consolidated all low-income requirements into this submission. Upon OMB approval, the Commission will voluntarily discontinue OMB Control Number 3060-0774 so there is no duplication of reporting, recordkeeping and/or third party disclosure requirements. The Commission is seeking a non-substantive change request for this information collection. This submission seeks to update FCC Form 555 and the accompanying Instructions.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 201-205
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 1
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 4(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 214
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 403
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-AF85
Final or interim final rulemaking
77 FR 12952
03/02/2012
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
78 FR 52528
08/23/2013
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
78 FR 63467
10/24/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
6
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
All other reporting, recordkeeping and 3rd party requirements (except items 12a, e, p and q)
FCC Form 481, 54.313/54.422 Data Collection Form
FCC Form 481
54.313/54.422 Data Collection Form
FCC Form 497 and instructions - individuals or households
FCC Form 497
Lifeline Worksheet
FCC Form 550, Low Income Broadband Pilot Program Reimbursement Form
FCC Form 550
Low Income Broadband Pilot Program Reimbursement Form
FCC Form 555, Annual Lifeline Eligible Telecommunications Carrier Certification Form
FCC Form 555
Annual Lifeline Eligibility Telecommunications Carrier Certification Form
FCC Form 560, Low Income Brodband Pilot Program Reporting Form
FCC Form 560
Low Income Broadband Pilot Program Reporting Form
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
41,838,920
41,838,920
0
0
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
24,184,565
24,184,565
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 program changes that resulted in these burden changes include changes to: (1) the information required on FCC Form 555, consistent with the Commission's rules and orders, that increased the burden; and (2) various changes to other ICs that reduced the burden, and the elimination of the Broadband Pilot Program.
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:
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:
04/20/2015
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