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OMB Control No:
3060-0856
ICR Reference No:
202502-3060-016
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202202-3060-014
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
12/08/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
03/06/2025
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
12/31/2025
Responses
133,214
0
96,500
Time Burden (Hours)
193,344
0
144,750
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 provides that discounts on eligible services and equipment will be provided to eligible schools and libraries, as well as consortia of schools and libraries. FCC Forms 472, 473, and 474 facilitate the reimbursement process by allowing applicants and service providers to request reimbursement of the discounted costs of services and equipment provided to eligible entities and provide certifications regarding receipt of the services and equipment and other program requirements.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 214, 254, 312(d), 312(f), 403
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 503(b)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 1, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
15 USC 1, 632
US Code:
44 USC 3506(c)(4)
US Code:
5 USC 553(b)(3), 601-612
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
3060-AK57
Final or interim final rulemaking
89 FR 67303
08/20/2024
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 96245
12/04/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 11320
03/05/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
2
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms
FCC Form 472 and FCC Form 474
FCC Form 472 – Billed Entity Applicant Reimbursement Form and FCC Form 474 – Service Provider Invoice Form
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms
FCC Form 473
Service Provider Annual 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
133,214
96,500
0
0
36,714
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
193,344
144,750
0
0
48,594
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 an adjustment to the total burden hours within this submission. The adjustment is due to updated information on actual submissions of the FCC Form 472, FCC Form 473, and FCC Form 474, and the change in number of respondents. For FCC Form 472: the number of respondents decreased by 1,085 from 9,500 to 8,415; responses decreased by 3,255 from 28,500 to 25,245; and annual burden hours decreased by 4,882 from 42,750 to 37,868. For FCC Form 473: the number of respondents and responses decreased by 458 from 5,000 to 4,542; and the annual burden hours decreased by 687 from 7,500 to 6,813. For FCC Form 474: the number of respondents decreased by 61 from 2,100 to 2,039; the number of responses increased by 27,470 from 63,000 to 90,470; and the annual burden hours increased by 41,206 from 94,500 to 135,706. Overall, for the adjustments, the number of respondents increased by 11,353 from 16,600 to 27,953, the number of responses increased by 36,714 from 96,500 to 133,214, and the total annual burden increased by 48,594 from 144,750 to 193,344.
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:
Veronica Ulloa-Garcia 202 418-0481
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:
03/06/2025
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