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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05–918 Filed 1–14–05; 8:45 am]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information
Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission
for Extension Under Delegated
Authority
January 7, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications
Commission, as part of its continuing
effort to reduce paperwork burden
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. An
agency 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
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that
does not display a valid control number.
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 estimate; (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.
Persons wishing to comment on
this information collection should
submit comments by March 21, 2005. 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.
DATES:
Direct all Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) comments to
Judith B. Herman, Federal
Communications Commission, 445 12th
Street, SW, Room 1–C804, Washington,
ADDRESSES:
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DC 20554 or via the Internet to JudithB.Herman@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information or copies of the
information collections contact Judith B.
Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the
internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060–0384.
Title: Auditor’s Attestation and
Certification—Sections 64.904 and
64.905.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for
profit.
Number of Respondents: 12.
Estimated Time Per Response: 35–250
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion,
annual and biennial reporting
requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 1,285 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: $1,200,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Each incumbent
local exchange carrier (ILEC) that is
required to file a cost allocation manual
is required to either have an attest
engagement or have a financial audit
performed by an independent auditor
biennially. Mid-sized carriers are
required to file a certification with the
Commission stating that they are in
compliance with 47 CFR 64.905. The
reporting requirements are imposed to
ensure that the carriers are properly
complying with Commission rules.
They serve as an important aid in the
Commission’s monitoring program. The
Commission is seeking an extension (no
change in requirements) in order to
obtain the full three year clearance from
OMB.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0430.
Title: 47 CFR Section 1.1206, PermitBut-Disclose Proceedings.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or
households, business or other for-profit
entities, not-for-profit institutions,
Federal Government, and state, local or
tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Estimated Time Per Response: .50
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
reporting requirement, third party
disclosure requirement, and
recordkeeping requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: The Commission’s
rules require that a public record be
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made of ex parte presentations (i.e.,
written presentations not served on all
parties to the proceeding or oral
presentations as to which all parties
have not been given notice and an
opportunity to be present) to decisionmaking personnel in ‘‘permit-butdisclose’’ proceedings, such as noticeand-comment rulemakings and
declaratory ruling proceedings. Persons
making such presentations must file two
copies of written presentations and two
copies of memoranda reflecting new
data or arguments in oral presentations
no later than the next business day after
the presentation. The information is
used by parties to permit-but-disclose
proceedings, including interested
members of the public, to respond to the
arguments made and data offered in the
presentations. The responses may then
be used by the Commission in its
decision-making. The availability of the
ex parte materials ensures that the
Commission’s decisional processes are
fair, impartial and comport with the
concept of due process in that all
interested parties can know of and
respond to the arguments made to the
decision-making officials.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0470.
Title: 47 CFR Sections 64.901 through
64.903, Allocation of Cost, Cost
Allocation Manual and RAO Letters 10
and 26.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities.
Number of Respondents: 5
respondents; 10 responses.
Estimated Time Per Response: 400
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
and annual reporting requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 2,000 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Pursuant to § 64.901,
carriers are required to separate their
regulated costs from non-regulated costs
using the attributable cost method of
cost allocation. Section 64.903(a)
requires local exchange carriers (LECs)
with annual operating revenues equal to
or above the indexed revenue threshold
as defined in 47 CFR 32.9000 to file a
cost allocation manual containing the
information specified in § 64.903(a)(1)–
(6). Section 64.903(b) requires that
carriers update their cost allocation
manuals at least annually, except that
changes to the cost apportionment table
and the description of time reporting
procedures must be filed at the time of
implementation. Moreover, filing of cost
allocation manuals and occasional
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updates are subject to the uniform
format and standard procedures
specified in RAO Letter 19. RAO Letter
26 provides guidance to carriers in
revising their Cost Allocation Manuals
(CAMs) to reflect change to the affiliate
transactions rules pursuant to the
Accounting Safeguards Order. The FCC
uses the manual to ensure that all costs
are properly classified.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0814.
Title: Section 54.301, Local Switching
Support and Local Switching Data
Collection Form and Instructions.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities.
Number of Respondents: 195.
Estimated Time Per Response: .50–24
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
and annual reporting requirements and
third party disclosure requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 3,787 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Pursuant to § 54.301,
each incumbent local exchange carrier
(ILEC) that is not a member of the NECA
common line tariff, that has been
designated as eligible
telecommunications carriers, and that
serves a study area with 50,000 or fewer
access lines shall, for each study area,
provide the Administrator with the
projected total unseparated dollar
amount assigned to each account in
§ 54.301(b). Average schedule
companies are required to file
information pursuant to § 54.301(f).
Both respondents must provide true-up
data. The data is necessary to calculate
certain revenue requirements.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0891.
Title: Certification of Completion of
Construction for an Instructional
Television Fixed Service Station.
Form No.: FCC Form 330A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Not-for-profit
institutions and state, local or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 65.
Estimated Time Per Response: .50
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 33 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 330A is
used to certify that Instructional
Television Fixed Service (ITFS) and
Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS)
facilities as authorized in FCC Forms
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330 and 331 have been completed and
that the station is now operational and
ready to provide service to the public.
The license shall be subject to forfeit
upon the expiration of the construction
period specified in the license unless
the licensee files with the Commission
an FCC Form 330A within five days
after that date. There is no change in
respondents or burden hours.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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Public Information Collections
Approved by Office of Management
and Budget
January 12, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) has received Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
approval for the following public
information collections pursuant to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
Public Law 104–13. An agency may not
conduct or sponsor and a person is not
required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a
currently valid control number.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dana Jackson, Federal Communications
Commission, 445 12th Street, SW.,
Washington DC 20554, (202) 418–2247
or via the Internet at
Dana.Jackson@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060–0422.
OMB Approval date: 11/12/2004.
Expiration Date: 11/30/2007.
Title: Section 68.5, Waivers
(Application for Waiver of Hearing Aid
Compatibility Requirements).
Form No.: N/A.
Estimated Annual Burden: 10
responses; 30 total annual burden hours;
3 hours per respondent.
Needs and Uses: Telephone
manufacturers seeking a waiver of 47
CFR 68.5, which requires that certain
telephones be hearing aid compatible,
must demonstrate that compliance with
the rule is technologically infeasible or
too costly. Information is used by FCC
staff to determine whether to grant or
dismiss the request.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0439.
OMB Approval date: 12/20/2004.
Expiration Date: 12/31/2007.
Title: Section 64.201, Regulations
Concerning Indecent Communications
by Telephone.
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Form No.: N/A.
Estimated Annual Burden: 10,200
responses; 1,632 total annual burden
hours; 0.16 hours (10 minutes) average
per respondent.
Needs and Uses: Under Section 223 of
the Communications Act of 1932, as
amended, telephone companies are
required, to the extent technically
feasible, who has not previously
requested access. 47 CFR 64.201
implements Section 223 and contains
several information collections
requirements: (1) A requirement that
certain common carriers block access to
indecent messages unless the subscriber
seeks access from the common carrier
(telephone company) in writing; (2) A
requirement that adult message service
providers notify their carriers of the
nature of their programming; and (3) A
requirement that a provider of adult
message services request that their
carrier identify it as such in bills to its
subscribers. The information
requirements are imposed to ensure that
minors are denied access to materials
deemed indecent.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0787.
OMB Approval date: 11/30/2004.
Expiration Date: 11/30/2007.
Title: Implementation of Subscriber
Carrier Selection Changes Provisions of
the Telecommunications Act of 1996;
Policies and Rules Concerning
Unauthorized Changes of Consumers’
Long Distance, CC Docket 94–129.
Form No.: N/A.
Estimated Annual Burden: 35,036
responses; 146,794 total annual burden
hours; 1–10 hours per respondent.
Needs and Uses: On March 17, 2003,
the FCC released the Third Order on
Reconsideration and Second Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, CC
Docket No. 94–129, FCC 03–42 (Third
Order on Reconsideration), in which the
Commission revised and clarified
certain rules to implement section 258
of the 1996 Act. On May 23, 2003, the
Commission also released an Order (CC
Docket No. 94–129, FCC 03–116)
clarifying certain aspects of the Third
Order on Reconsideration. The rules
and requirements implementing section
258 can be found primarily at 47 CFR
part 64. The modified and revised rules
will strengthen the ability of our rules
to deter slamming, while protecting
consumers from carriers that may take
advantage of consumer confusion over
different types of telecommunications
services. This Third Order on
Reconsideration also contains a Further
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, in
which we seek comment on rule
modification with respect to third party
verifications. On July 16, 2004, the
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated
Authority
January 7, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency 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
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control
number. 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 estimate; (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.
DATES: Persons wishing to comment on this information collection should
submit comments by March 21, 2005. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith
B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW, Room
1-C804, Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to Judith-
B.Herman@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collections contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-0214
or via the internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060-0384.
Title: Auditor's Attestation and Certification--Sections 64.904 and
64.905.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for profit.
Number of Respondents: 12.
Estimated Time Per Response: 35-250 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion, annual and biennial reporting
requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 1,285 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: $1,200,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Each incumbent local exchange carrier (ILEC) that
is required to file a cost allocation manual is required to either have
an attest engagement or have a financial audit performed by an
independent auditor biennially. Mid-sized carriers are required to file
a certification with the Commission stating that they are in compliance
with 47 CFR 64.905. The reporting requirements are imposed to ensure
that the carriers are properly complying with Commission rules. They
serve as an important aid in the Commission's monitoring program. The
Commission is seeking an extension (no change in requirements) in order
to obtain the full three year clearance from OMB.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0430.
Title: 47 CFR Section 1.1206, Permit-But-Disclose Proceedings.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or households, business or other for-
profit entities, not-for-profit institutions, Federal Government, and
state, local or tribal government.
Number of Respondents: 10,000.
Estimated Time Per Response: .50 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement, third
party disclosure requirement, and recordkeeping requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 5,000 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: The Commission's rules require that a public record
be made of ex parte presentations (i.e., written presentations not
served on all parties to the proceeding or oral presentations as to
which all parties have not been given notice and an opportunity to be
present) to decision-making personnel in ``permit-but-disclose''
proceedings, such as notice-and-comment rulemakings and declaratory
ruling proceedings. Persons making such presentations must file two
copies of written presentations and two copies of memoranda reflecting
new data or arguments in oral presentations no later than the next
business day after the presentation. The information is used by parties
to permit-but-disclose proceedings, including interested members of the
public, to respond to the arguments made and data offered in the
presentations. The responses may then be used by the Commission in its
decision-making. The availability of the ex parte materials ensures
that the Commission's decisional processes are fair, impartial and
comport with the concept of due process in that all interested parties
can know of and respond to the arguments made to the decision-making
officials.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0470.
Title: 47 CFR Sections 64.901 through 64.903, Allocation of Cost,
Cost Allocation Manual and RAO Letters 10 and 26.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 5 respondents; 10 responses.
Estimated Time Per Response: 400 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting
requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 2,000 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Pursuant to Sec. 64.901, carriers are required to
separate their regulated costs from non-regulated costs using the
attributable cost method of cost allocation. Section 64.903(a) requires
local exchange carriers (LECs) with annual operating revenues equal to
or above the indexed revenue threshold as defined in 47 CFR 32.9000 to
file a cost allocation manual containing the information specified in
Sec. 64.903(a)(1)-(6). Section 64.903(b) requires that carriers update
their cost allocation manuals at least annually, except that changes to
the cost apportionment table and the description of time reporting
procedures must be filed at the time of implementation. Moreover,
filing of cost allocation manuals and occasional updates are subject to
the uniform format and standard procedures specified in RAO Letter 19.
RAO Letter 26 provides guidance to carriers in revising their Cost
Allocation Manuals (CAMs) to reflect change to the affiliate
transactions rules pursuant to the Accounting Safeguards Order. The FCC
uses the manual to ensure that all costs are properly classified.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0814.
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Title: Section 54.301, Local Switching Support and Local Switching
Data Collection Form and Instructions.
Form No.: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 195.
Estimated Time Per Response: .50-24 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion and annual reporting
requirements and third party disclosure requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 3,787 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: Pursuant to Sec. 54.301, each incumbent local
exchange carrier (ILEC) that is not a member of the NECA common line
tariff, that has been designated as eligible telecommunications
carriers, and that serves a study area with 50,000 or fewer access
lines shall, for each study area, provide the Administrator with the
projected total unseparated dollar amount assigned to each account in
Sec. 54.301(b). Average schedule companies are required to file
information pursuant to Sec. 54.301(f). Both respondents must provide
true-up data. The data is necessary to calculate certain revenue
requirements.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0891.
Title: Certification of Completion of Construction for an
Instructional Television Fixed Service Station.
Form No.: FCC Form 330A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions and state, local or tribal
government.
Number of Respondents: 65.
Estimated Time Per Response: .50 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 33 hours.
Annual Cost Burden: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
Needs and Uses: FCC Form 330A is used to certify that Instructional
Television Fixed Service (ITFS) and Multipoint Distribution Service
(MDS) facilities as authorized in FCC Forms 330 and 331 have been
completed and that the station is now operational and ready to provide
service to the public. The license shall be subject to forfeit upon the
expiration of the construction period specified in the license unless
the licensee files with the Commission an FCC Form 330A within five
days after that date. There is no change in respondents or burden
hours.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-919 Filed 1-14-05; 8:45 am]
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