Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
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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.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 248 (Thursday, December 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89690-89691]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28621]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1214; FR ID 192754]
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
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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 February
26, 2024. 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#d383819293b5b0b0fdb4bca5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="01515340416762622f666e77">[email protected]</span></a> and to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#4e20272d21222b602120292b222b0e282d2d60292138"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ce2e5efe3e0e9a2e3e2ebe9e0e9cceaefefa2ebe3fa">[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: 3060-1214.
Title: Direct Access to Numbers Order, FCC 15-70, Conditions.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 20 respondents; 20 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 10-35 hours.
Frequency of Response: One-time; ongoing and bi-annual reporting
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for these
collections are contained in 47 U.S.C. 251(e)(1) and section 6(a) of
the TRACED Act.
Total Annual Burden: 1,100 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Needs and Uses: On June 18, 2015, the Commission adopted a Report
and Order establishing the Numbering Authorization Application, 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 Administrators. The collection covers the information and
certifications that applicants must submit in order to comply with the
Numbering Authorization Application process. On September 21, 2023, the
Commission adopted a Second Report and Order that strengthens this
application process by revising this information collection to ensure
the Commission receives sufficient detail from interconnected VoIP
applicants to make informed, public-interest-driven decisions about
their direct access applications and thereby protect the public from
bad actors. This information will continue help the Commission stem the
tide of illegal robocalls, protect national security and law
enforcement, safeguard the nation's finite numbering resources, reduce
the opportunity for regulatory arbitrage, and further promote public
safety.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-28621 Filed 12-27-23; 8:45 am]
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