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OMB Control No:
3060-1156
ICR Reference No:
202604-3060-006
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202602-3060-020
Agency/Subagency:
FCC
Agency Tracking No:
OIA
Title:
47 CFR 43.82, Annual International Circuit Capacity Reports
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
04/16/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
10/31/2026
Responses
266
213
Time Burden (Hours)
2,793
1,368
Cost Burden (Dollars)
12,000
10,200
Abstract:
The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the revised information collection for the annual submarine cable circuit capacity reports required pursuant to the Cable Landing License Act of 1921 and section 43.82 of the Commission’s rules. On August 7, 2025, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Submarine Report and Order), FCC 25-49, that modernized the Commission’s submarine cable rules, including adopting new rules regarding the annual circuit capacity reports. With respect to the annual submarine cable circuit capacity data collection, the Commission modified the circuit capacity reporting requirements to enhance the quality and usefulness of the data for national security and other purposes, provide greater clarity to licensees and common carriers (Filing Entities) on the reporting requirements for Filing Entities, and eliminated duplicative burdens.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
47 USC 303(r), 403,
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 201-255, 413
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 151, 154(i), 154(j),
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-AM06
Final or interim final rulemaking
90 FR 48648
10/27/2025
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 5948
02/26/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 20446
04/16/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Annual International Circuit Capacity Reports
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
266
213
0
53
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,793
1,368
0
1,425
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
12,000
10,200
0
1,800
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 modified the circuit capacity reporting requirements to enhance the quality and usefulness of the data for national security and other purposes, provide greater clarity on the reporting requirements to Filing Entities, and eliminate duplicative burdens. As noted above, these new requirements account for an increase in the annual number of respondents from 90 to 133 (an increase of 43 respondents); an increase in the annual number of responses from 213 to 266 (an increase of 53 responses); an increase in annual burden hours from 1,368 to 2,793 hours (an increase of 1,425 hours); and an increase in annual costs from $10,200 to $12,000 (an increase of $1,800).
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$47,074
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:
Gabrielle Kim 202 418-0730
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:
04/16/2026
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