Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, 5333-5334 [06-751]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 21 / Wednesday, February 1, 2006 / Notices Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–750 Filed 1–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–10–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES January 13, 2006. 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 (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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before March 3, 2006. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA 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, Room 1– C804, 445 12th Street, SW., DC 20554 or via the Internet to JudithB.Herman@fcc.gov. If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:49 Jan 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 For additional information or copies of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0512. Title: ARMIS Annual Summary Report. Report No.: FCC Report 43–01. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 126. Estimated Time per Response: 88 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 11,088 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The Commission is submitting this information collection to OMB as a revision in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The Commission has revised this information collection because five midsized carriers reached the revenue threshold, two mid-sized carriers were eliminated because they fell below the revenue threshold and one carrier was sold. The Commission has also deleted one row in the ARMIS Annual Summary Report (FCC Report 43–01). FCC Report 43–01 facilitates the annual collection of the results of accounting, rate base, and cost allocation requirements prescribed in Parts 32, 36, 64, 65 and 69 of the Commission’s rules. ARMIS was implemented to facilitate the timely and efficient analysis of revenue requirements, rates of return and price caps; to provide an improved basis for audits and other oversight functions; and to enhance the Commission’s ability to quantify the effects of alternative policy. The FCC Report 43–01 contains financial and operating data and is used to monitor the incumbent local exchange carriers and to perform routine analyses of cost and revenues. OMB Control No.: 3060–0513. Title: ARMIS Joint Cost Report. Report No.: FCC Report 43–03. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 82. Estimated Time per Response: 50 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 4,100 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 5333 Needs and Uses: The Commission is submitting this information collection to OMB as a revision in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from them. The Commission has revised this information collection due to the addition of two rows for Account 6623. The Commission uses an indexed revenue threshold to determine which carriers are required to file the ARMIS reports. The revenue threshold is currently $125 million. In this submission, the Commission also revised the number of carriers filing this ARMIS report from 83 to 82 to reflect one carrier that was sold and will no longer file this report. The ARMIS Joint Cost Report, FCC Report 04–03, contains financial and operating data. The Report details the incumbent local exchange carriers (ILECs) regulated and nonregulated cost and revenue allocations by study area pursuant to Part 64 of the Commission’s rules. OMB Control No.: 3060–0978. Title: Section 20.18, 911 Service, Fourth Report and Order. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 4,000 respondents; 32,000 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours. Frequency of Response: Quarterly reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 32,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking an extension (no change in reporting requirements) for this information collection in order to obtain the full three-year clearance from OMB. The Commission’s Fourth Report and Order took steps to ensure persons with hearing and speech disabilities using text telephone (TTY) devices will be able to make 911 emergency calls over digital wireless systems. The Fourth Report and Order established June 30, 2002, as the deadline by which digital wireless service providers must be capable of transmitting 911 calls made using TTY devices. In order to monitor the development and implementation of this capability within carrier networks, the Commission imposes quarterly reporting requirements on carriers which may be fulfilled by reporting through an industry forum that has been actively involved in resolving TTY/ digital compatibility problems. The Commission will use this information submitted in the quarterly TTY reports E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1 5334 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 21 / Wednesday, February 1, 2006 / Notices to keep track of the carriers’ progress in complying with E911 TTY requirements and also to monitor the progress technology is making towards compatibility with TTY devices. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–751 Filed 1–31–06; 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 cchase on PROD1PC60 with NOTICES January 19, 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 April 3, 2006. 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: You may submit your Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments by e-mail or U.S. postal mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to: PRA@fcc.gov. To submit your comments by U.S. mail, mark it to VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:49 Jan 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 the attention of Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 1–C804, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s) send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Judith B. Herman at 202–418–0214. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060–0927. Title: Auditor’s Annual Independence and Objectivity Certification. Form No.: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents: 5. Estimated Time per Response: 5 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement. Total Annual Burden: 25 hours. Annual Cost Burden: N/A. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A. Needs and Uses: Section 64.904 requires certain local exchange carriers, in connection with their cost allocation manual filings and the accompanying financial reports the Commission prescribes under 47 U.S.C. Sections 220, 219(b) and 201(b), to have an attest engagement performed by an independent auditor every two years, covering the prior two year period, or have a financial audit performed by an independent auditor every two years, covering the prior two year period. The attest engagement is to be performed in accordance with the attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), except as otherwise directed by the Chief, Enforcement Bureau, FCC. The audit is to be conducted in compliance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), except as otherwise directed by the Enforcement Bureau. The Responsible Accounting Officer (RAO) letter requires that carriers’ independent auditors provide on an annual basis: (a) Disclose in writing all relationships between the auditor and its related entities and the carrier and its related entities that in the auditor’s professional judgment may reasonably be thought to bear on independence; (b) confirm in writing that in its professional judgment it is independent of the carrier; and (c) discuss the auditor’s independence. The information will be used to determine whether the independent auditors are performing their audits independently and unbiased of the carrier they audit. The Commission will submit this information collection to the Office of PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Management and Budget (OMB) after this 60 day comment period in order to obtain the full three year clearance from them. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 06–752 Filed 1–31–06; 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 January 19, 2006. 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, 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 paper 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 March 3, 2006. 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: You may submit your comments by e-mail or U.S. mail. To submit your comments by e-mail send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To submit your comments by U.S. mail send them to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 and Kristy L. LaLonde, Office E:\FR\FM\01FEN1.SGM 01FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 1, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5333-5334]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for 
Review to the Office of Management and Budget

January 13, 2006.
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 (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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before March 3, 2006. If you anticipate that you will 
be submitting PRA 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, Room 1-C804, 445 12th 
Street, SW., DC 20554 or via the Internet to Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov. 
If you would like to obtain or view a copy of this information 
collection, you may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: https://
www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0512.
    Title: ARMIS Annual Summary Report.
    Report No.: FCC Report 43-01.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 126.
    Estimated Time per Response: 88 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 11,088 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is submitting this information 
collection to OMB as a revision in order to obtain the full three-year 
clearance from them. The Commission has revised this information 
collection because five mid-sized carriers reached the revenue 
threshold, two mid-sized carriers were eliminated because they fell 
below the revenue threshold and one carrier was sold. The Commission 
has also deleted one row in the ARMIS Annual Summary Report (FCC Report 
43-01). FCC Report 43-01 facilitates the annual collection of the 
results of accounting, rate base, and cost allocation requirements 
prescribed in Parts 32, 36, 64, 65 and 69 of the Commission's rules. 
ARMIS was implemented to facilitate the timely and efficient analysis 
of revenue requirements, rates of return and price caps; to provide an 
improved basis for audits and other oversight functions; and to enhance 
the Commission's ability to quantify the effects of alternative policy. 
The FCC Report 43-01 contains financial and operating data and is used 
to monitor the incumbent local exchange carriers and to perform routine 
analyses of cost and revenues.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0513.
    Title: ARMIS Joint Cost Report.
    Report No.: FCC Report 43-03.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 82.
    Estimated Time per Response: 50 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 4,100 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is submitting this information 
collection to OMB as a revision in order to obtain the full three-year 
clearance from them. The Commission has revised this information 
collection due to the addition of two rows for Account 6623. The 
Commission uses an indexed revenue threshold to determine which 
carriers are required to file the ARMIS reports. The revenue threshold 
is currently $125 million. In this submission, the Commission also 
revised the number of carriers filing this ARMIS report from 83 to 82 
to reflect one carrier that was sold and will no longer file this 
report. The ARMIS Joint Cost Report, FCC Report 04-03, contains 
financial and operating data. The Report details the incumbent local 
exchange carriers (ILECs) regulated and nonregulated cost and revenue 
allocations by study area pursuant to Part 64 of the Commission's 
rules.

    OMB Control No.: 3060-0978.
    Title: Section 20.18, 911 Service, Fourth Report and Order.
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents: 4,000 respondents; 32,000 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Quarterly reporting requirement and third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Total Annual Burden: 32,000 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: N/A.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission is seeking an extension (no change 
in reporting requirements) for this information collection in order to 
obtain the full three-year clearance from OMB.
    The Commission's Fourth Report and Order took steps to ensure 
persons with hearing and speech disabilities using text telephone (TTY) 
devices will be able to make 911 emergency calls over digital wireless 
systems. The Fourth Report and Order established June 30, 2002, as the 
deadline by which digital wireless service providers must be capable of 
transmitting 911 calls made using TTY devices. In order to monitor the 
development and implementation of this capability within carrier 
networks, the Commission imposes quarterly reporting requirements on 
carriers which may be fulfilled by reporting through an industry forum 
that has been actively involved in resolving TTY/digital compatibility 
problems. The Commission will use this information submitted in the 
quarterly TTY reports

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to keep track of the carriers' progress in complying with E911 TTY 
requirements and also to monitor the progress technology is making 
towards compatibility with TTY devices.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-751 Filed 1-31-06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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