Notice2023-19068
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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September 5, 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 (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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 170 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60677-60678]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-19068]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-XXXX; FR ID 168285]
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 (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.
DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before November
6, 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#c595978485a3a6a6eba2aab3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="cc9c9e8d8caaafafe2aba3ba">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e38d8a808c8f86cd8c8d84868f86a3858080cd848c95"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="89e7e0eae6e5eca7e6e7eeece5ecc9efeaeaa7eee6ff">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele, (202) 418-2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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.
OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
Title: Enhanced A-CAM Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk
Management Plan Requirements.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: New information collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities and State, local
or Tribal governments.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 450 respondents; 900
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 10-50 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time and on occasion reporting
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47
U.S.C. 154(i), 214, 218-220, 254, 303(r), and 403. Total Annual Burden:
27,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Needs and Uses: On July 24, 2023, the Commission released the
Enhanced A-CAM Order (Order), 88 FR 55918, August 17, 2023, WC Docket
No. 10-90 et al., FCC 23-60, which adopted a voluntary path for
supporting the widespread deployment of 100/20 Mbps broadband service
throughout the rural areas served by carriers currently receiving
Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) support and in areas
served by rate-of-return carriers eligible to receive legacy support by
the end of 2028. The Commission extended by 10 years beyond the
remaining five years, for a total of 15 years, the term of support for
electing carriers and set a methodology for determining support amounts
for locations without 100/20
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Mbps broadband service within a potential budget of no more than $1.27
billion annually, or no more than $1.33 billion annually if certain
conditions are met, using an updated version of the A-CAM. By adopting
this program, the Commission furthered its long-standing goals by
promoting the universal availability of voice and broadband networks,
while also taking measures to minimize the burden on the nation's
ratepayers. The Commission also adopted requirements for the Enhanced
A-CAM program to complement existing federal, state, and local funding
programs, so that broadband funding can be used efficiently to maximize
the deployment of high-quality broadband service across the United
States.
To ensure that the Enhanced A-CAM program does not deprive rural
consumers in high-cost areas of broadband service that is as secure as
the service deployed pursuant to other federal funding initiatives, the
Commission required Enhanced A-CAM carriers to implement operational
cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans by January 1,
2024--the start of the Enhanced A-CAM support term. Enhanced A-CAM
carriers must submit such plans to the Universal Service Administrative
Company (USAC) and certify they have done so, by January 2, 2024 or
within 30 days of approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act, whichever
is later. Failure to submit the plans and make the certification shall
result in 25% of monthly support being withheld until the carrier comes
into compliance. If a carrier makes a substantive modification to its
cybersecurity or supply chain risk management plan, the Commission
requires that the carrier submit its updated plan to USAC within 30
days of making that modification.
The purpose of this information collection is to collect the
operational cybersecurity and supply chain risk management plans
required of the Enhanced A-CAM carriers by the start of the Enhanced A-
CAM support term and address the burdens associated with that
requirement.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-19068 Filed 9-1-23; 8:45 am]
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