Notice2023-13842
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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Published
June 29, 2023
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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 of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 124 (Thursday, June 29, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42072-42073]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13842]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1167; FR ID 150753]
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 required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following information collections. 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 Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before August 28,
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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#78282a39381e1b1b561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="edbdbfacad8b8e8ec38a829b">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0b391849889dea7999c9c99919d83b0969393de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c7f5d485445126b555050555d514f7c5a5f5f125b534a">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-1167.
Title: Accessible Telecommunications and Advanced Communications
Services and Equipment.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households; businesses or other for-
profit entities; not-for-profit institutions.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,541 respondents; 42,106
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: .50 hours (30 minutes) to 40 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual, one-time, and on occasion reporting
requirements; recordkeeping requirement; third-party disclosure
requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in
sections 1-4, 255, 303(r), 403, 503, 716, 717, and 718 of the
Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151-154, 255, 303(r), 403,
503, 617, 618, and 619.
Total Annual Burden: 120,999 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $17,800.
Needs and Uses: In 2011, in document FCC 11-151, published at 76 FR
82354, December 30, 2011, the FCC adopted rules to implement sections
716 and 717 of the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act), as amended,
which were added to the Act by the Twenty-First Century Communications
and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). See Public Law 111-260,
104. Section 716 of the Act requires providers of advanced
communications services and manufacturers of equipment used for
advanced communications services to make their services and equipment
accessible to individuals with disabilities, unless doing so is not
achievable. 47 U.S.C. 617. Section 717 of the Act established new
recordkeeping requirements and enforcement procedures for service
providers and equipment manufacturers that are subject to sections 255,
716, and 718 of the Act. 47 U.S.C. 618. Section 255 of the Act requires
telecommunications and interconnected VoIP services and equipment to be
accessible to individuals with
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disabilities, if readily achievable. 47 U.S.C. 255. Section 718 of the
Act requires internet browsers built into mobile phones to be
accessible to and usable by individuals who are blind or have a visual
impairment, unless doing so is not achievable. 47 U.S.C. 619.
In document FCC 11-151, the Commission adopted rules relating to
the following:
(a) Service providers and equipment manufacturers that are subject
to sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Act must ensure that the
information and documentation that they provide is accessible to
individuals with disabilities.
(b) Service providers and equipment manufacturers may seek waivers
from the accessibility obligations of section 716 of the Act for
services or equipment that are designed for multiple purposes,
including advanced communications services, but are designed primarily
for purposes other than using advanced communications services.
(c) Service providers and equipment manufacturers that are subject
to sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Act must maintain records of their
efforts to implement those sections.
(d) Service providers and equipment manufacturers that are subject
to sections 255, 716, and 718 of the Act must certify annually to the
Commission that records are kept in accordance with the recordkeeping
requirements. The certification must include contact details of the
person(s) authorized to resolve accessibility complaints and the agent
designated for service of process.
(e) The Commission established procedures to facilitate the filing
of formal and informal complaints alleging violations of sections 255,
716, or 718 of the Act. Those procedures include a nondiscretionary
pre-filing notice procedure to facilitate dispute resolution, that is,
as a prerequisite to filing an informal complaint, complainants must
first request dispute assistance from the Consumer and Governmental
Affairs Bureau's Disability Rights Office.
In 2013, in document FCC 13-57, published at 78 FR 30226, May 22,
2013, the FCC adopted rules to implement section 718 of the Act.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-13842 Filed 6-28-23; 8:45 am]
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