Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 17456 [05-6810]

Download as PDF 17456 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 65 / Wednesday, April 6, 2005 / Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission March 31, 2005. 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 June 6, 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: 3060–0687. Title: Access to Telecommunications Equipment and Services by Person with Disabilities. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection SUMMARY: VerDate jul<14>2003 18:17 Apr 05, 2005 Jkt 205001 Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 1,268. Estimated Time per Response: 9.86 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 25,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: $272,000. Privacy Impact Assessment: No. Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 68.224— Notice of non-hearing aid compatibility. Every non-hearing aid compatible telephone offered for sale to the public on or after August 17, 1989, whether previously-registered, newly registered or refurbished shall (a) contain in a conspicuous location on the surface of its packaging a statement that the telephone is not hearing aid compatible, or if offered for sale without a surrounding package, shall be affixed with a written statement that the telephone is not hearing aid compatible; and (b) be accompanied by instructions. 47 CFR 68.300—Labeling requirements. As of April 1, 1997, all registered telephones, including cordless telephones, manufactured in the United States (other than for export) or imported for use in the United States, that are hearing aid compatible (HAC) shall have the letters ‘‘HAC’’ permanently affixed. The information collections for both rules include third party disclosure and labeling requirements. The information is used primarily to inform consumers who purchase and/or use telephone equipment to determine whether the telephone is hearing aid compatible. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 05–6810 Filed 4–5–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collections Approved by Office of Management and Budget April 1, 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. PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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.: 3060–0833. OMB Approval date: 3/25/2005. Expiration Date: 3/31/2008. Title: Implementation of Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Complaint Filings/Designation of Agents. Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 11,827 responses; 0.5–5 hours average per response. Needs and Uses: This information collection includes rules governing the filing of complaints as part of the implementation of section 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which seeks to ensure that telecommunications equipment and services are available to all Americans, including those individuals with disabilities. In particular, telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers are asked for a one-time designation of an agent who will receive and promptly handle voluntary consumer complaints of accessibility concerns. As with any complaint procedure, a certain number of regulatory and information burdens are necessary to ensure compliance with FCC rules. OMB Control No.: 3060–1043. OMB Approval date: 3/11/2005. Expiration Date: 3/31/2008. Title: Telecommunication Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individual with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, (Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration), FCC 04–137. Form No.: N/A. Estimated Annual Burden: 7 responses; 70 total annual burden hours; 10 hours average per response. Needs and Uses: On June 30, 2004, the Commission released the Report and Order, Order on Reconsideration, (Report and Order) In the Matter of Telecommunication Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CC Docket No. 98–67 and CC Docket No. 90–571, FCC 04–137. In the Report and Order, the Commission grants Video Relay Service (VRS) waiver requests of the following Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) mandatory minimum requirements: (1) 47 CFR 64.604(a)(3) types of calls that must be handled; (2) 47 CFR 64.604(a)(3)(iv) pay-per-call services; (3) 47 CFR 64.604(a)(4) emergency call handling; (4) 47 CFR E:\FR\FM\06APN1.SGM 06APN1

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission

March 31, 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 June 6, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: 3060-0687.
    Title: Access to Telecommunications Equipment and Services by 
Person with Disabilities.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 1,268.
    Estimated Time per Response: 9.86 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 25,000 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $272,000.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No.
    Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 68.224--Notice of non-hearing aid 
compatibility. Every non-hearing aid compatible telephone offered for 
sale to the public on or after August 17, 1989, whether previously-
registered, newly registered or refurbished shall (a) contain in a 
conspicuous location on the surface of its packaging a statement that 
the telephone is not hearing aid compatible, or if offered for sale 
without a surrounding package, shall be affixed with a written 
statement that the telephone is not hearing aid compatible; and (b) be 
accompanied by instructions.
    47 CFR 68.300--Labeling requirements. As of April 1, 1997, all 
registered telephones, including cordless telephones, manufactured in 
the United States (other than for export) or imported for use in the 
United States, that are hearing aid compatible (HAC) shall have the 
letters ``HAC'' permanently affixed. The information collections for 
both rules include third party disclosure and labeling requirements. 
The information is used primarily to inform consumers who purchase and/
or use telephone equipment to determine whether the telephone is 
hearing aid compatible.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 05-6810 Filed 4-5-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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