Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority, 10637-10638 [05-4250]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 42 / Friday, March 4, 2005 / Notices modifying the ‘‘all-or-nothing’’ rule to permit rate-of-return carriers to bring recently acquired price cap lines back to rate-of-return regulation; (2) granting rate-of-return carriers the authority immediately to provide geographically deaveraged transport and special access rates, subject to certain limitations; and (3) merging Long Term Support with Interstate Common Line Support. OMB Control No.: 3060–0774. OMB Approval date: 12/20/2004. Expiration Date: 12/31/2007. Title: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service, CC Docket No. 96–45 (47 CFR Part 54). Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 6,311,546 responses; 1,876,790 total annual burden hours; 20 minutes average response time per respondent. Needs and Uses: Congress directed the Commission to implement a new set of universal service support mechanisms that are explicitly and sufficient to advance the universals service principles enumerated in 47 U.S.C. Section 254 and other such principles as the Commission believes are necessary and appropriate for the protection of the public interest, convenience and necessity, and are consistent with the Act. Part 54 promulgates the rules and requirements to preserve and advance universal service; the collections are necessary to implement Sec. 254. OMB Control No.: 3060–0992. OMB Approval date: 1/14//2005. Expiration Date: 1/31/2008. Title: CC Docket No. 96–45 (FCC 01– 195) and 47 CFR Section 54.507 (d)(1)(4). Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 850 responses; 850 total annual burden hours; 1 hour per respondent. Needs and Uses: Section 54.507 (d) provides addititonal time for recipients under the schools and libraries universal service support mechanism to implement contracts or agreements with service providers for non-recurring services. Section 54.507(d) extends the deadline for the implementation of nonrecurring sevices for certain qualified applicants who are unable to complete implementation by the September 30 deadline. The rule provides schools and libraries with more time to install nonrecurring services. OMB Control No.: 3060–0513. OMB Approval date: 2/10/2005. Expiration Date: 2/29/2008. Title: ARMIS Joint Cost Report. Form No.: FCC Report 43–03. Estimated Annual Burden: 83 responses; 4,150 total annual burden hours; 50 hours average per respondent. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:07 Mar 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 Needs and Uses: The Joint Cost Report is needed to administer our joint cost rules (Part 64) and to analyze data in order to prevent cross-subsidization of non-regulated operations by the regulated operations of Tier 1 carriers. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–4249 Filed 3–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission for Extension Under Delegated Authority February 22, 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, Pub. L. 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. Written comments should be submitted on or before May 3, 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 comments to Judith Boley Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C804 or Room 1–A804, 445 12th Street, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10637 SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to jboley@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith Boley Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the Internet at jboley@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0149. Title: Application and Supplemental Information Requirements—Part 63, Section 214, Sections 63.01–63.601. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 35. Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours. Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement and on occasion reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 175 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, requires that the FCC review the establishment, acquisition, operation, line extension, and service discontinuance by interstate common carriers. Since 1999, however, the Commission has only regulated the acquisition and discontinuance of telecommunications services. This OMB collection pertains primarily to section 63.71 of the Commission’s rules, which governs the application process for receiving discontinuance, impairment or reduction in service authority. OMB Control No.: 3060–0997. Title: 47 CFR Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and Compliance Audit Program. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 25. Estimated Time per Response: 33 hours. Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement and on occasion reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 825 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The audit program, consisting of audit procedures and guidelines, is developed to conduct random audits. The random audits are conducted on the carriers that use numbering resources in order to verify the accuracy of numbering data reported on FCC Form 502, and to monitor compliance with FCC rules, orders and E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1 10638 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 42 / Friday, March 4, 2005 / Notices applicable industry guidelines. Failure of the audited carrier to respond to the audits can result in penalties. Based on the final audit report, evidence of potential violations may result in enforcement action. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–4250 Filed 3–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval February 24, 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 (PRA) 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 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: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before April 4, 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 Les Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1–A804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov. VerDate jul<14>2003 19:07 Mar 03, 2005 Jkt 205001 For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Les Smith at (202) 418–0217 or via the Internet at Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0653. Title: Sections 64.703(b) and (c), Consumer Information—Posting by Aggregators. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 56,200. Estimated Time per Response: 3.18 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Total Annual Burden: 178,467 hours. Total Annual Cost: $1,433,100. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: As required by 47 U.S.C. 226(c)(1)(A), 47 CFR 64.703(b) provides that aggregators (providers of telephone to the public or transient users) must post in writing, on or near such phones, information about the presubscribed operator services, rates, carrier access, the FCC address to which consumers may direct complaints. Section 64.703(c) establishes a 30-day outer limit for updating the posted consumer information when an aggregator has changed the presubscribed operator service provider (OSP). Consumers will use this information to determine whether they wish to use the services of the identified OSP. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–4251 Filed 3–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval February 24, 2005. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commissions, 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, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before April 4, 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 comments to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov or Kristy L. LaLonde, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395–3087 or via the Internet at Kristy_L._LaLonde@omb.eop.gov. For additional information or copy of the information collection(s) contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918 or via the Internet at Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0991. Title: AM Measurement Data. Form Number: Not Applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 1,900. Estimated Time per Response: 0.50– 16 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 29,255 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: In order to control interference between stations and assure adequate community coverage, AM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\04MRN1.SGM 04MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 42 (Friday, March 4, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10637-10638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-4250]


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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

February 22, 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, Pub. L. 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: Written comments should be submitted on or before May 3, 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 comments to Judith Boley Herman, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 1-C804 or Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, 
SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to jboley@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Judith Boley Herman at 202-
418-0214 or via the Internet at jboley@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0149.
    Title: Application and Supplemental Information Requirements--Part 
63, Section 214, Sections 63.01-63.601.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 35.
    Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement and on 
occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 175 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: Section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, requires that the FCC review the establishment, acquisition, 
operation, line extension, and service discontinuance by interstate 
common carriers. Since 1999, however, the Commission has only regulated 
the acquisition and discontinuance of telecommunications services. This 
OMB collection pertains primarily to section 63.71 of the Commission's 
rules, which governs the application process for receiving 
discontinuance, impairment or reduction in service authority.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0997.
    Title: 47 CFR Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and 
Compliance Audit Program.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 25.
    Estimated Time per Response: 33 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure requirement and on 
occasion reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 825 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The audit program, consisting of audit procedures 
and guidelines, is developed to conduct random audits. The random 
audits are conducted on the carriers that use numbering resources in 
order to verify the accuracy of numbering data reported on FCC Form 
502, and to monitor compliance with FCC rules, orders and

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applicable industry guidelines. Failure of the audited carrier to 
respond to the audits can result in penalties. Based on the final audit 
report, evidence of potential violations may result in enforcement 
action.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-4250 Filed 3-3-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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