Notice2023-14406
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
July 7, 2023
Issuing agencies
Federal Communications Commission
Abstract
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it can further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 88 Issue 129 (Friday, July 7, 2023)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43347-43348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14406]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1028; FR ID 151822]
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to
Office of Management and Budget
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens,
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. Pursuant to the Small Business
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it
can further reduce the information collection burden for small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be submitted on or before August 7, 2023.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>. Find this particular information collection by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function. Your comment must be submitted into
<a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a> per the above instructions for it to be considered. In
addition to submitting in <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov">www.reginfo.gov</a> also send a copy of your
comment on the proposed information collection to Cathy Williams, FCC,
via email to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#29797b68694f4a4a074e465f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="05555744456366662b626a73">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7033110418095e27191c1c19111d03301613135e171f06"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="e6a587928e9fc8b18f8a8a8f878b95a6808585c8818990">[email protected]</span></a>. Include in the
comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR)
submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page <a href="http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain">http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain</a>, (2) look for the section of the web page called ``Currently
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4)
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and
then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to
OMB will be displayed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission 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.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on the following information
collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's
burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collected; and (d) 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of
2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks
specific comment on how it might ``further reduce the information
collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25
employees.''
OMB Control No.: 3060-1028.
Title: International Signaling Point Code (ISPC).
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 11 respondents; 20 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours-3 hours.
[[Page 43348]]
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third
party disclosure requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 1,
4(i)-(j), 201-205, 211, 214, 219-220, 303(r), 309 and 403 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C 151, 154(i)-(j), 201-
205, 211, 214, 219-220, 303(r), and 403.
Total Annual Burden: 15 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: $13,300.
Needs and Uses: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission)
is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve
a revision to OMB Control No. 3060-1028--International Signaling Point
Code. The Commission is developing revised and new electronic forms for
this collection as part of the Commission's modernization of its
online, web-based electronic filing system--the International Bureau
filing system (IBFS). This information collection seeks approval for
the new and revised forms to request an International Signaling Point
Code (ISPC), and reflects changes in the costs and burdens associated
with these applications.
An ISPC is a unique, seven-digit code used to identify the
signaling network of each international carrier. The ISPC has a unique
format that is used at the international level for signaling message
routing and identification of signaling points in Signaling System 7
networks. ISPC applications are filed through IBFS. After receipt of
the ISPC application, the Commission assigns the ISPC code to each
applicant (international carrier) free of charge on a first-come,
first-served basis. The collection of this information is required to
assign a unique identification code to each international carrier and
to facilitate communication among international carriers by their use
of the ISPC code on the shared signaling network. The Commission
informs the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of its
assignment of ISPCs to international carriers on an ongoing basis.
In 1987, the Commission assumed the responsibility as the
Administrator for the U.S. of issuing ISPCs to international carriers
based on an exchange of letters between AT&T, the Commission, and the
International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunications
Standardization (ITU-T). The ITU allocates a specific amount of ISPCs
to member countries for assignment to carriers. ITU-T Recommendation
Q.708 includes a list of criteria for assignment of signaling point
codes.
The ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an international
organization within the United Nations System where governments and the
private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. The
ITU-T, which is one of three sectors of the ITU, has a continuing role
in preparing the technical specifications for telecommunications
systems, networks and services, including their operation, performance
and maintenance. In addition, the ITU-T oversees the tariff principles
and accounting methods used to provide international services.
Pursuant to the ITU guidance contained in ITU-T Recommendation
Q.708, the Commission must obtain certain information from an applicant
requesting a new ISPC assignment. This information is used by the
Commission to assess whether the applicant's use of the ISPC will be in
compliance with ITU guidelines. The minimum information required is the
name of the applicant and the name of the signaling point (typically
the city where the ISPC will be located). ITU-T Recommendation Q.708
states that administrators can request additional information from
applicants, which may include applicant contact information;
location(s) where the ISPC(s) will be implemented; description of the
nature of the use of the ISPC(s) in the network; a statement regarding
the signaling point manufacturer/type; and identification of at least
one planned Message Transfer Part (MTP) signaling relation. Applicants
must also make several certifications/acknowledgments regarding their
obligations and rights associated with an ISPC assignment. Operators
that have been assigned an ISPC must also notify the Commission when
any parameters of their code assignment(s) have changed (i.e.,
modifications), such as a change in the location where the ISPC has
been implemented. In the event that an assigned ISPC has undergone a
transfer of control as a result of a merger, acquisition, divestiture,
or formation of a joint venture, the ISPC operator must notify the
Commission of the transfer and the identity of the new holder of the
ISPC (along with relevant contact information).
IBFS Modernization of ISPC Electronic Forms. The Commission seeks
OMB approval of revisions to its ISPC application form and the addition
of new forms that will be electronically filed through IBFS. The new
online forms will ensure the Commission collects the information
required by the Commission's rules. The use of such online forms will
reduce costs and administrative burdens on applicants, resulting in
greater efficiencies, and improve transparency to the public. Once the
Commission receives approval for the new forms from OMB, as required by
section 1.10006 of the Commission's rules, we will announce the
availability of mandated e-forms and their effective dates.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-14406 Filed 7-6-23; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on July 7, 2023.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.