Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; Comments Requested, 9332-9333 [E7-3524]

Download as PDF rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES 9332 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Notices collection of personal identifiable information (PII) from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: Common carriers that assign telephone numbers to payper-call services must disclose to all interested parties, upon request, a list of all assigned pay-per-call numbers. For each assigned number, carriers must also make available: (1) A description of the pay-per-call services; (2) the total cost per minute or other fees associated with the service; and (3) the service provider’s name, business address, and telephone number. In addition, carriers handling pay-per-call services must establish a toll-free number that consumers may call to receive information about pay-per-call services. Finally, the Commission requires carriers to provide statements of payper-call rights and responsibilities to new telephone subscribers at the time service is established and, although not required by statute, to all subscribers annually. OMB Control Number: 3060–0752. Title: Section 64.1510, Billing Disclosure Requirements for Pay-PerCall and Other Information Services. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents: 1,350. Estimated Time per Response: 10–40 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirements; Third party disclosure. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 27,000 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does not require the collection of personal identifiable information (PII) from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: Under 47 CFR 64.1510 of the Commission’s rules, telephone bills containing charges for interstate pay-per-call and other information services must include information detailing consumers’ rights and responsibilities with respect to these charges. Specifically, telephone bills carrying pay-per-call charges must include a consumer notification stating that: (1) The charges are for noncommunication services; (2) local and long distance telephone services may not be disconnected for failure to pay per-call charges; (3) pay-per-call (900 VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 number) blocking is available upon request; and (4) access to pay-per-call services may be involuntarily blocked for failure to pay per-call charges. In addition, each call billed must show the type of services, the amount of the charge, and the date, time, and duration of the call. Finally, the bill must display a toll-free number which subscribers may call to obtain information about pay-per-call services. Similar billing disclosure requirements apply to charges for information services either billed to subscribers on a collect basis or accessed by subscribers through a toll-free number. The billing disclosure requirements are intended to ensure that telephone subscribers billed for pay-percall or other information services can understand the charges levied and are informed of their rights and responsibilities with respect to payment of such charges. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–3522 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission; Comments Requested February 22, 2007. 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 No. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 30, 2007. 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 PRA comments identified by [CG Docket No. 03–123 and/or OMB Control Number 3060–0463], by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: Parties who choose to file by email should submit their PRA comments to PRA@fcc.gov and to Allison E. Zaleski at Allison_E._Zaleski@omb.eop.gov. Please include the docket number and/or OMB Control number in the subject line of the message. • Mail/Fax: Parties who choose to file by paper should submit their PRA comments to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, and to Allison E. Zaleski, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or via fax at (202) 395–5167. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone (202) 418–0539 or TTY: (202) 418–0432. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection(s), send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact Cathy Williams at 202–418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0463. Title: Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 47 CFR 64.601 through 64.605. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities, state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents: 5,052. Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1 rmajette on PROD1PC67 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 40 / Thursday, March 1, 2007 / Notices Frequency of Response: On occasion, Annual, Every five years reporting requirements; Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 26,831 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does not require the collection of personal identifiable information (PII) from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Public Law 101–336, 104 Statute 327, 366–69, was enacted on July 26, 1990. The purpose of the ADA is to provide a clear and comprehensive national mandate to end discrimination against individuals with disabilities and to bring persons with disabilities into the economic and social mainstream of American life; to provide enforceable standards addressing discrimination against individuals with disabilities; and to ensure that the Federal government play a central role in enforcing these standards on the behalf of individuals with disabilities. Title IV of the ADA adds § 225 to the Communications Act of 1934. Section 225 of the Communications Act, requires the Commission to promulgate regulations that require all domestic telephone common carriers to provide telecommunications relay services (TRS). 47 CFR part 64, subpart F of the Commission’s rules, implements certain provisions of the ADA. It contains the operational, technical, and functional standards required of all TRS providers and the procedures for state certification. Although § 225 of the Communications Act imposes on all common carriers providing interstate or intrastate telephone services an obligation to provide to hearing and speech-impaired individuals telecommunications services that enable them to communicate with hearing individuals, and charges the Commission with regulatory oversight, states may seek to establish intrastate relay services that satisfy federal requirements. Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.602 Commission’s rules, any violation of subpart F by any common carrier engaged in intrastate communications will be subject to the same remedies, penalties, and procedures as are applicable in interstate communications. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:01 Feb 28, 2007 Jkt 211001 Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E7–3524 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [CG Docket No. 03–123; DA 06–2386] Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals With Hearing and Speech Disabilities Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau dismisses a petition for clarification filed by Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) requesting the Commission to clarify that the providers of American Sign Language (ASL)-to-Spanish Video Relay Service (VRS) are not required to offer the service 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to be eligible for compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) Fund (Fund). DATES: Effective November 28, 2006. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Hlibok, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Disability Rights Office, (800) 311–4381 (voice), (202) 418–0431 (TTY), or e-mail Gregory.Hlibok@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On July 19, 2005, the Commission released Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Order on Reconsideration, FCC 03–139, CC Docket No. 98–67 and CG Docket No. 03–123, which published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2005 at 70 FR 51642, reversing its conclusion that translation from ASL into Spanish is not a form of TRS eligible for compensation from the Fund. Also, on July 19, 2005, the Commission released Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order, FCC 05– 140, CC Docket No. 98–67 and CG Docket No. 03–123, which published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2005 at 70 FR 51649, establishing a mandatory speed of answer requirement for VRS, requiring VRS to be offered 24 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9333 hours a day, 7 days a week. On February 6, 2006, a Petition for Clarification was filed by CSD concerning the provision of ASL-to-Spanish VRS. The petition was placed on public notice, and several comments were filed. The notice was published in the Federal Register on March 8, 2006 at 71 FR 11644. This is a summary of the Commission’s document DA 06–2386, released November 28, 2006. Synopsis On February 6, 2006, CSD filed a petition for clarification concerning whether providers of ASL-to-Spanish VRS, a form of TRS, must offer service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (24/7) to be eligible for compensation from the Fund. The CSD Petition was placed on public notice, and several comments were filed. On October 19, 2006, CSD filed a letter with the Commission withdrawing its petition. See Letter from Karen Peltz Strauss, Legal Consultant for CSD, to Monica Desai, Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal Communications Commission (October 19, 2006). Accordingly, the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau dismisses the CSD Petition. Federal Communications Commission. Jay Keithley, Deputy Bureau Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. [FR Doc. E7–3526 Filed 2–28–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [IB Docket No. 07–23; DA No. 07–100] International Bureau Invites Comment on Proposal To Remove Certain NonU.S.-Licensed Satellites From Exclusion List for International Section 214 Authorization Purposes Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The International Bureau invites comment on a proposal to remove from the Section 214 Exclusion List those non-U.S.-licensed satellites that have been allowed to enter the U.S. market for satellite services pursuant to the procedures adopted in the DISCO II Order. The International Bureau takes this action pursuant to its delegated authority to maintain the Section 214 Exclusion List, as set forth in the 1996 Streamlining Order. E:\FR\FM\01MRN1.SGM 01MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 40 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

February 22, 2007.

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 No. 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 30, 2007. 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 PRA comments identified by [CG Docket No. 03-
123 and/or OMB Control Number 3060-0463], by any of the following 
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Federal Communications Commission's Web Site: https://
www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     E-mail: Parties who choose to file by email should submit 
their PRA comments to PRA@fcc.gov and to Allison E. Zaleski at 
Allison--E.--Zaleski@omb.eop.gov. Please include the docket number and/
or OMB Control number in the subject line of the message.
     Mail/Fax: Parties who choose to file by paper should 
submit their PRA comments to Cathy Williams, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, 
and to Allison E. Zaleski, OMB Desk Officer, Room 10236 NEOB, 725 17th 
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503 or via fax at (202) 395-5167.
     People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request 
reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language 
interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone (202) 418-
0539 or TTY: (202) 418-0432.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection(s), send an e-mail to PRA@fcc.gov or contact 
Cathy Williams at 202-418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0463.
    Title: Telecommunications Relay Services and the Americans with 
Disabilities Act of 1990, 47 CFR 64.601 through 64.605.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities, state, local or 
tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 5,052.
    Estimated Time per Response: 6 hours.

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    Frequency of Response: On occasion, Annual, Every five years 
reporting requirements; Recordkeeping requirement; Third party 
disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 26,831 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of 
confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does 
not require the collection of personal identifiable information (PII) 
from individuals.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 
Public Law 101-336, 104 Statute 327, 366-69, was enacted on July 26, 
1990. The purpose of the ADA is to provide a clear and comprehensive 
national mandate to end discrimination against individuals with 
disabilities and to bring persons with disabilities into the economic 
and social mainstream of American life; to provide enforceable 
standards addressing discrimination against individuals with 
disabilities; and to ensure that the Federal government play a central 
role in enforcing these standards on the behalf of individuals with 
disabilities. Title IV of the ADA adds Sec.  225 to the Communications 
Act of 1934. Section 225 of the Communications Act, requires the 
Commission to promulgate regulations that require all domestic 
telephone common carriers to provide telecommunications relay services 
(TRS). 47 CFR part 64, subpart F of the Commission's rules, implements 
certain provisions of the ADA. It contains the operational, technical, 
and functional standards required of all TRS providers and the 
procedures for state certification. Although Sec.  225 of the 
Communications Act imposes on all common carriers providing interstate 
or intrastate telephone services an obligation to provide to hearing 
and speech-impaired individuals telecommunications services that enable 
them to communicate with hearing individuals, and charges the 
Commission with regulatory oversight, states may seek to establish 
intrastate relay services that satisfy federal requirements.
    Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.602 Commission's rules, any violation of 
subpart F by any common carrier engaged in intrastate communications 
will be subject to the same remedies, penalties, and procedures as are 
applicable in interstate communications.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E7-3524 Filed 2-28-07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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