Use of Non-Service Initialized Phones to Make Fraudulent 911 Calls, 28116-28117 [E8-10661]

Download as PDF 28116 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 95 / Thursday, May 15, 2008 / Notices Information, 64.709 Informational Tariffs, and 64.710 Operator Services for Prison Inmate Phones. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does not require the collection of personally identifiable information from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: Pursuant to 47 CFR 64.703(a), Operator Service Providers (OSPs) are required to disclose, audibly and distinctly to the consumer, at no charge and before connecting any interstate call, how to obtain rate quotations, including any applicable surcharges. 47 CFR 64.710 imposes similar requirements on OSPs to inmates at correctional institutions. 47 CFR 64.709 codifies the requirements for OSPs to file informational tariffs with the Commission. These rules help to ensure that consumers receive information necessary to determine what the charges associated with an OSP-assisted call will be, thereby enhancing informed consumer choice in the operator services marketplace. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10909 Filed 5–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [Report No. 2866] Petitions for Reconsideration of Action in Rulemaking Proceeding mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES May 8, 2008. Petitions for Reconsideration have been filed in the Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding listed in this Public Notice and published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e). The full text of these documents is available for viewing and copying in Room CY–B402, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC or may be purchased from the Commission’s copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI) (1–800–378–3160). Oppositions to these petitions must be filed by May 30, 2008. See Section 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules (47 CFR 1.4(b)(1)). Replies to oppositions must be filed within 10 days after the time for filing oppositions have expired. Subject: In the Matter of Standardized and Enhanced Disclosure Requirements for Television Broadcast Licensee Public Interest Obligations (MM Docket No. 00–168). VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 May 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 Extension of the Filing Requirements for Children’s Television Programming Report (FCC Form 398) (MM Docket No. 00–44). Number of Petitions Filed: 9. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10912 Filed 5–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [PS Docket No. 08–51, FCC 08–95] Use of Non-Service Initialized Phones to Make Fraudulent 911 Calls Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission grants a Petition for Notice of Inquiry filed by nine public safety organizations and a software development firm, and seeks comment, analysis, and information in three specific areas: The nature and extent of fraudulent 911 calls made from nonservice initialized (NSI) handsets; carrier and public safety authority concerns with blocking NSI phones used to make fraudulent 911 calls, and suggestions for making this a more viable solution for carriers; and other possible solutions to the problem of fraudulent 911 calls from NSI handsets. DATES: Comments are due June 30, 2008; Reply Comments are due July 29, 2008. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by PS Docket No. 08–51, by any of the identified 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. • Mail: U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. • 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 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Cohen, Public Safety and PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Homeland Security Bureau at (202) 418– 0799, TTY (202) 418–7172. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Notice of Inquiry in PS Docket No. 08–41, FCC 08–95, adopted April 7, 2008, and released April 11, 2008 (‘‘Notice’’). The complete text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. This document may also be obtained from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in person at 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, via telephone at (202) 488–5300, via facsimile at (202) 488–5563, or via e-mail at fcc@bcpiweb.com. Alternative formats (computer diskette, large print, audio cassette, and Braille) are available to persons with disabilities by sending an e-mail to FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530, TTY (202) 418–0432. This document is also available on the Commission’s Web site at https://www.fcc.gov. Synopsis of the Notice of Inquiry 1. In this Notice of Inquiry (the Notice) the Commission considers whether additional or modified rules are needed to address the problem of fraudulent 911 calls made from NSI handsets. Specifically, the Notice seeks comment on the extent of the misuse of NSI handsets, and seeks survey, and other evidence, that will allow the Commission to make this determination. The Notice also seeks comment on problems with the present call-blocking solution, including problems involved with roaming callers, other technical concerns related to blocking fraudulent 911 calls from NSI handsets, potential solutions to these technical problems, and concerns regarding legal liability connected with blocking such calls. Finally the Notice seeks to ascertain the viability of other potential solutions to the problem, including further call-back capabilities for NSI devices, elimination of call-forwarding requirements for NSI devices, and requiring carriers’ donation programs to provide service-initialized phones. Procedural Matters 2. Authority. This Notice is issued pursuant to authority contained in Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 303(r) and 332 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 303(r), and 332. 3. Ex Parte Rules. There are no ex parte or disclosure requirements E:\FR\FM\15MYN1.SGM 15MYN1 28117 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 95 / Thursday, May 15, 2008 / Notices applicable to this proceeding pursuant to 47 CFR 1.1204(b)(1). 4. Comment Information. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using (1) The FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal Government’s eRulemaking Portal, or (3) by filing paper copies. See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24,121(1998). • Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS): https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. • For ECFS filers, if multiple dockets or rulemaking numbers appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking number referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, filers should send an email to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following words in the body of the message, ‘‘get form.’’ A sample form and directions will be sent in response. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. • Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • The Commission’s contractor will receive hand-delivered or messenger delivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (TTY). Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10661 Filed 5–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Notice of Agency Meeting Pursuant to the provisions of the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’ (5 U.S.C. 552b), notice is hereby given that at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2008, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s Board of Directors will meet in closed session, pursuant to section 552b(c)(2), (c)(4), (c)(6), (c)(8), (9)(A)(ii), (9)(B), and (10) of Title 5, United States Code, to consider matters relating to the Corporation’s supervisory and corporate activities. The meeting will be held in the Board Room on the sixth floor of the FDIC Building located at 550 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC. Requests for further information concerning the meeting may be directed to Mr. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary of the Corporation, at (202) 898–7122. Dated: May 12, 2008. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Robert E. Feldman, Executive Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–10914 Filed 5–14–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6714–01–P FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Ocean Transportation Intermediary License Reissuances Notice is hereby given that the following Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses have been reissued by the Federal Maritime Commission pursuant to section 19 of the Shipping Act of 1984 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 409) and the regulations of the Commission pertaining to the licensing of Ocean Transportation Intermediaries, 46 CFR part 515. License No. Name/address 017753F .......................... Associated Consolidators Express, dba A.C.E. Balikbayan Boxes Direct, 1273 Industrial Parkway, #290, Hayward, CA 94544. Marimar Forwarding, Inc., 806 NW 131st Avenue, Miami, FL 33182 ................................... 004076F .......................... Sandra L. Kusumoto, Director, Bureau of Certification and Licensing. [FR Doc. E8–10783 Filed 5–14–08; 8:45 am] mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6730–01–P Date reissued FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Agency Information Collection Activities: Announcement of Board Approval Under Delegated Authority and Submission to OMB Background Notice is hereby given of the final approval of proposed information collections by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:18 May 14, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 April 3, 2008. March 14, 2008. under OMB delegated authority, as per 5 CFR 1320.16 (OMB Regulations on Controlling Paperwork Burdens on the Public). 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 95 (Thursday, May 15, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28116-28117]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-10661]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[PS Docket No. 08-51, FCC 08-95]


Use of Non-Service Initialized Phones to Make Fraudulent 911 
Calls

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission grants a Petition for Notice 
of Inquiry filed by nine public safety organizations and a software 
development firm, and seeks comment, analysis, and information in three 
specific areas: The nature and extent of fraudulent 911 calls made from 
non-service initialized (NSI) handsets; carrier and public safety 
authority concerns with blocking NSI phones used to make fraudulent 911 
calls, and suggestions for making this a more viable solution for 
carriers; and other possible solutions to the problem of fraudulent 911 
calls from NSI handsets.

DATES: Comments are due June 30, 2008; Reply Comments are due July 29, 
2008.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by PS Docket No. 08-51, 
by any of the identified 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.
     Mail: U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and 
Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 
20554.
     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-
0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432.
    For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional 
information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Cohen, Public Safety and 
Homeland Security Bureau at (202) 418-0799, TTY (202) 418-7172.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Notice of Inquiry 
in PS Docket No. 08-41, FCC 08-95, adopted April 7, 2008, and released 
April 11, 2008 (``Notice''). The complete text of this document is 
available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in 
the FCC Reference Information Center, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, 
DC. This document may also be obtained from the Commission's 
duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., in person at 445 
12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, via telephone at 
(202) 488-5300, via facsimile at (202) 488-5563, or via e-mail at 
fcc@bcpiweb.com. Alternative formats (computer diskette, large print, 
audio cassette, and Braille) are available to persons with disabilities 
by sending an e-mail to FCC504@fcc.gov or calling the Consumer and 
Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530, TTY (202) 418-0432. This 
document is also available on the Commission's Web site at https://
www.fcc.gov.

Synopsis of the Notice of Inquiry

    1. In this Notice of Inquiry (the Notice) the Commission considers 
whether additional or modified rules are needed to address the problem 
of fraudulent 911 calls made from NSI handsets. Specifically, the 
Notice seeks comment on the extent of the misuse of NSI handsets, and 
seeks survey, and other evidence, that will allow the Commission to 
make this determination. The Notice also seeks comment on problems with 
the present call-blocking solution, including problems involved with 
roaming callers, other technical concerns related to blocking 
fraudulent 911 calls from NSI handsets, potential solutions to these 
technical problems, and concerns regarding legal liability connected 
with blocking such calls. Finally the Notice seeks to ascertain the 
viability of other potential solutions to the problem, including 
further call-back capabilities for NSI devices, elimination of call-
forwarding requirements for NSI devices, and requiring carriers' 
donation programs to provide service-initialized phones.

Procedural Matters

    2. Authority. This Notice is issued pursuant to authority contained 
in Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 303(r) and 332 of the Communications Act, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), 303(r), and 332.
    3. Ex Parte Rules. There are no ex parte or disclosure requirements

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applicable to this proceeding pursuant to 47 CFR 1.1204(b)(1).
    4. Comment Information. Pursuant to Sec. Sec.  1.415 and 1.419 of 
the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may 
file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on 
the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using (1) The 
FCC's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), (2) the Federal 
Government's eRulemaking Portal, or (3) by filing paper copies. See 
Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 
24,121(1998).
     Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the Electronic Comment Filing System 
(ECFS): https://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs or the Federal eRulemaking Portal: 
https://www.regulations.gov. Filers should follow the instructions 
provided on the Web site for submitting comments.
     For ECFS filers, if multiple dockets or rulemaking numbers 
appear in the caption of this proceeding, filers must transmit one 
electronic copy of the comments for each docket or rulemaking number 
referenced in the caption. In completing the transmittal screen, filers 
should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, 
and the applicable docket or rulemaking number. Parties may also submit 
an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions, 
filers should send an e-mail to ecfs@fcc.gov, and include the following 
words in the body of the message, ``get form.'' A sample form and 
directions will be sent in response.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one 
docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, 
filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number.
     Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by 
commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. 
Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in 
receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to 
the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal 
Communications Commission.
     The Commission's contractor will receive hand-delivered or 
messenger delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 
Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing 
hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. All hand deliveries must be 
held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be 
disposed of before entering the building.
     Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service 
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton 
Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
     U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority 
mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554.
    People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible 
formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic 
files, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the 
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice), 202-
418-0432 (TTY).

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E8-10661 Filed 5-14-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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