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OMB Control No:
3060-1222
ICR Reference No:
202511-3060-004
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202507-3060-019
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
WCB
Title:
Incarcerated People’s Communications Services (IPCS) Provider Annual Reporting, Certification, and Other Requirements, WC Docket Nos. 23-62, 12-375
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
11/18/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2028
Responses
43
38
Time Burden (Hours)
10,565
9,165
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
In the 2024 IPCS Order, the Commission adopted rules implementing the provisions of the Martha Wright-Reed Act of 2022, including rules allowing IPCS providers to offer alternate pricing plans subject to certain conditions. These rules allow IPCS providers the flexibility to offer alternate pricing options other than per-minute pricing, notwithstanding the Commission’s rules prohibiting flat rate pricing. The Commission’s rules require that alternate pricing plans comply with the general rules applicable to all IPCS in addition to specific consumer protection and disclosure rules.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 117 - 338 136 Stat. 6156
Name of Law: Martha Wright-Reed Act
US Code:
47 USC 1,2,4(i)-(j),5(c),201(b),218
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 220,225,255,276,403,716
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 151,152,154(i)-(j),155(c),617
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-AK08
Final or interim final rulemaking
89 FR 77244
09/20/2024
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
89 FR 85209
10/25/2024
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 51315
11/17/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
Yes
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Business or other for-profit
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
43
38
0
5
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
10,565
9,165
0
1,400
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Changing Regulations
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
The Commission is reporting program changes/increases to this collection given the expansion of the Commission’s jurisdiction under the Martha Wright-Reed Act to include advanced services, such as video IPCS. Consistent with this expanded jurisdiction, the Commission applied its alternate pricing plan rules to all IPCS providers, including providers of video IPCS and advanced communications services not previously subject to the Commission’s jurisdiction. As a result of the new alternate pricing plan information collection requirements contained in FCC 24-75, the total annual responses increased from 38 to 43 (+5) and the total annual burden hours increased from 9,165 to 10,565 (+1,400). The total number of respondents remain the same. No adjustments are being reported in this submission to OMB.
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:
David Zesiger 202 418-2081 david.zesiger@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:
11/18/2025
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