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View ICR - OIRA Conclusion
OMB Control No:
3060-0819
ICR Reference No:
201606-3060-029
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201510-3060-007
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
Lifeline Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support, Connect America Fund
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:
09/20/2016
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
07/25/2016
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2019
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2019
Responses
23,956,240
0
30,541,922
Time Burden (Hours)
13,484,412
0
22,064,798
Cost Burden (Dollars)
937,500
0
0
Abstract:
The Commission adopted the Lifeline Third Reform Order, WC Docket Nos. 11-42, 09-197, and 10-90, Third Report and Order, Futher Report and Order, and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 16-38, that imposed sweeping changes to the Lifeline program by introducing broadband internet access service (BIAS) as a supported service, as well as, laying the groundwork for a National Verifier to determine Lifeline subscriber eligibility and annual recertification. The changes focused on combating waste, fraud, and abuse while extending coverage to include robust BIAS and voice services.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 4(i)
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 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 1
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
81 FR 33025
05/24/2016
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 29564
05/12/2016
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
81 FR 48420
07/25/2016
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
FCC Form 497
Form 497
Lifeline Worksheet
FCC Forms 555 and 481
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
23,956,240
30,541,922
0
-4,694,809
-1,890,873
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
13,484,412
22,064,798
0
-7,906,444
-673,942
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
937,500
0
0
0
937,500
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 adjustments to this information collection which are due to an update in the number of respondents for certification of eligibility, recordkeeping, maintenance of NLAD, payment of support, marketing, facilities based requirements, and electronic signatures. For these adjustments, the total number of respondents decreased by -1,898,309, the total number of annual responses decreased by -1,890,873, the total annual burden hours decreased -673,942. These adjustments are due to the Commission re-evaluating the previous figures used in this collection to better reflect experience in administrating the collections. Also, the Commission is reporting programs change due to changes to FCC Forms 497, 555, and 481, adoption of rolling recertification, reduction in non-usage period, reduction in first year audits, and the addition of the LBP ETC designation. For these program changes, the respondents decreased from by -4,948,546, the total number of annual responses decreased from -4,694,809, and the total annual burden hours decreased -7,906,444. In our previous submissions to OMB, the Commission inadvertently stated that there were inside costs of $937,500 to the respondent; however, we have determined that the respondent performs the work externally as an outside cost. Therefore, we have made this correction which is now reflected in this submission to OMB.
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:
07/25/2016
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