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OMB Control No:
3060-1204
ICR Reference No:
202308-3060-002
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202007-3060-010
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
PSHSB
Title:
Deployment of Text-to-911
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
09/25/2023
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/03/2023
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2026
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2023
Responses
55,034
0
52,963
Time Burden (Hours)
90,377
0
76,766
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Commission is submitting this request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for extension of a currently-approved information collection for an additional three years. This collection concerns the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) text-to-911 Registration Form, which allows PSAPs to request text-to-911 and real-time-text (RTT) service. Pursuant to the Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, (rel. Dec. 16, 2016,) in CG Docket No. 16-145 and GN Docket No. 15-178, the Commission amended its rules to facilitate a transition from text telephone (TTY) technology to RTT. The Report and Order builds on the framework established in 2014. In the Second Report and Order, PS Docket Nos. 11-153 and 10-255, FCC 14-118, the Commission amended its Part 20 rules to codify the obligation of Commercial Mobile Radio Service providers and providers of interconnected text messaging applications (collectively, covered text providers) to route all 911 text messages to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs). The required information collection assists the FCC in obtaining information from PSAPs that they are technically ready to receive 911 text messages so that covered text providers will have sufficient notice to implement text-to-911 as required. The information collection also includes third party notifications necessary to ensure that consumers, covered text providers, and PSAPs are aware of the limitations, capabilities, and status of text-to-911 service.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 251(e), 615(a)-1, 615b, 615c
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 151, 152, 154(i),154(j),154(o)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 303(b),303(g),303(r), 316, 403
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
PL:
Pub.L. 106 - 81 4
Name of Law: Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 283 101 and 201
Name of Law: New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 260 106
Name of Law: Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
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:
88 FR 33880
05/25/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 51318
08/03/2023
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
Business or other for-profit
N/A
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Text-to-911 Registration Form
State, Local or Tribal Government
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
55,034
52,963
0
0
2,071
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
90,377
76,766
0
0
13,611
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 Commission is reporting adjustments/increases to this information collection since the last submission to OMB. The total respondents increased from 3,882 to 4,106 (+224), the total annual responses increased from 52,963 to 55,034 (+2,071), and the total annual burden hours increased from 76,766 to 90,377 (+13,611). These adjustments are based on the most current data from NENA regarding the number of PSAPs. The adjustments also reflect the fact that a significant number of PSAPs that have filed the previous form to request text-to-911 service may request RTT service using the updated Text-to-911 Form. In addition, the adjustments reflect that covered text providers were required to comply with dispatchable location requirements by January 2022. No program changes are being reported to this information.
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Brenda Boykin 202 418-2062 brenda.boykin@fcc.gov
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:
08/03/2023
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