Notice2022-27306
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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Published
December 16, 2022
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Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
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 87, Number 241 (Friday, December 16, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77110-77111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-27306]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-XXXX; FR ID 118494]
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
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
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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 February
14, 2023. 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#a7f7f5e6e7c1c4c489c0c8d1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0f5f5d4e4f696c6c21686079">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f29c9b919d9e97dc9d9c95979e97b2949191dc959d84"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d5bbbcb6bab9b0fbbabbb2b0b9b095b3b6b6fbb2baa3">[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-XXXX. Title: Resilient Networks.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: New collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 75 respondents; 1,725
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1 hour-20 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time, on occasion and annual reporting
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this
information collection is contained in Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 4(o),
201(b), 214(d), 218, 251(e)(3), 301, 303(b), 303(g), 303(j), 303(r),
307, 309(a), 309(j), 316, 332, 403, 615a-1, and 615c of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i)-(j) &
(o), 201(b), 214(d), 218, 251(e)(3), 301, 303(b), 303(g), 303(j),
303(r), 307, 309(a), 309(j), 316, 332, 403, 615a-1, and 615c.
Total Annual Burden: 4,575 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: If appropriate, respondents
may include a request for confidential treatment under Section 0.459 of
the Commission's rules. 47 CFR 0.459 with information supplied under
this information collection.
Needs and Uses: The nation's communications networks provide a
significant lifeline for those in need during disasters and other
emergencies. Recent events, including Hurricane Ida, earthquakes in
Puerto Rico, severe winter storms in Texas, and active hurricane and
wildfire seasons, have demonstrated however that the United States'
communications infrastructure is susceptible to disruption during
disaster events. To address this issue, the Federal Communications
Commission adopted a Report and Order in June 2022 to improve the
reliability and resiliency of mobile wireless networks. See 87 FR 59329
(2022). In the Report and Order, the Commission introduced the
Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative (MDRI) and set forth
requirements that the nation's facilities-based mobile wireless
providers must take to ensure their compliance the MDRI. Pursuant to
the MDRI, these providers must take action related to roaming with
other providers, mutual aid agreements, municipal preparedness and
restoration and consumer readiness and preparation. These providers
must also submit reports to the Commission detailing the timing,
duration, and effectiveness of their implementation of the MDRI's
provisions on request, perform annual testing of their roaming
capabilities and related coordination processes, and issue written
denials of roaming requests, among other requirements.
The Commission submits this information collection, which seeks to
have collected information described in the Report and Order, to
support its adoption of the MDRI. The collected information will be
used by the Commission, consumers and consumer groups, service
providers to realize significant public safety benefits. For example,
consumers and consumer groups will use the information to increase
consumer education and improve consumer preparedness for disasters and
other emergencies. Further, providers will use the information to
ensure that roaming will work expeditiously in times of emergencies and
to better understand their network capabilities related to roaming and
ensure their networks roam as effectively as possible when a disaster
strikes. Further, the Commission will use information as a basis for
potential future improvements to the MDRI and other programs in
furtherance of public safety, including by gauging providers'
compliance with the MDRI's roaming provision, ensuring accountability
by providers who fail to comply and for resolving disputes related to
roaming agreements. Thus, the information sought in this collection is
necessary and vital to ensuring that the MDRI is effective at
protecting the life and property of the public.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-27306 Filed 12-15-22; 8:45 am]
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