Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 221 (Friday, November 19, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 64934]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-25221]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1214; FR ID 58561]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested
concerning: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; the
accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to
minimize the burden of the collection of information on the
respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the
information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer
than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a
collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a
valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January
18, 2022. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but
find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this
notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f5a5a7b4b5939696db929a83"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="c090928180a6a3a3eea7afb6">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a7c9cec4c8cbc289c8c9c0c2cbc2e7c1c4c489c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8be5e2e8e4e7eea5e4e5eceee7eecbede8e8a5ece4fd">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-1214.
Title: Direct Access to Numbers Order, FCC 15-70, Conditions.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 30 respondents; 30 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 10-20 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time; on-going and bi-annual reporting
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this
information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 251(e)(1).
Total Annual Burden: 1,200 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: If respondents submit
information which respondents believe is confidential, respondents may
request confidential treatment of such information pursuant to section
0.459 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.459.
Needs and Uses: In a June 2015 Report and Order (FCC 15-70), the
Commission established the Numbering Authorization Application process,
which allows interconnected VoIP providers to apply for a blanket
authorization from the FCC that, once granted, will allow them to
demonstrate that they have the authority to provide service in specific
areas, thus enabling them to request numbers directly from the
Numbering Administrator. This collection covers the information and
certifications that applicants must submit in order to comply with the
Numbering Authorization Application process. The data, information, and
documents acquired through this collection will allow interconnected
VoIP providers to obtain numbers with minimal burden or delay while
also preventing providers from obtaining numbers without first
demonstrating that they can deploy and properly utilize such resources.
This information will also help the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) protect against number exhaust while promoting competitive
neutrality among traditional telecommunications carriers and
interconnected VoIP providers by allowing both entities to obtain
numbers directly from the Numbering Administrator. It will further help
the FCC to maintain efficient utilization of numbering resources and
ensure that telephone numbers are not being stranded.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-25221 Filed 11-18-21; 8:45 am]
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