Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments Requested, 35389-35390 [E8-14120]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 121 / Monday, June 23, 2008 / Notices mmaher on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0715. Title: Telecommunications Carriers’ Use of Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) and Other Customer Information, CC Docket No. 96–115. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 6,017 respondents; 137,256,125 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.153 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion, biennial, annual, and one time reporting requirements; recordkeeping; and third party disclosure. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory as required by section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 222. Total Annual Burden: 350,704 hours. Total Annual Cost: $3,000,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impacts. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR Section 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: Section 222 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 222, establishes a duty of every telecommunications carrier to protect the confidentiality of its customers’ CPNI, which includes personally identifiable information derived from a customer’s relationship with a provider of communications services. This information collection implements the statutory obligations of section 222. These regulations impose safeguards to protect customers’ CPNI against unauthorized access and disclosure. In March 2007, the Commission adopted new rules in the CPNI Order, CC Docket No. 96–115 et al., FCC 07–22, which focused on the efforts of providers of communications services to prevent pretexting. These rules required providers of communications services to adopt additional privacy safeguards that, the Commission believes, will sharply limit pretexters’ ability to obtain unauthorized access to the type of personal customer information from carriers that the Commission regulates. In addition, in furtherance of the Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006, the Commission’s rules help ensure that law enforcement will have necessary tools to VerDate Aug<31>2005 01:51 Jun 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 investigate and enforce prohibitions on illegal access to customer records. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–14118 Filed 6–20–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments Requested June 17, 2008. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 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 OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 23, 2008. 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 FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget (e-mail address: nfraser@omb.eop.gov), and to the Federal Communications Commission’s PRA mailbox (e-mail address: PRA@fcc.gov). Include in the emails the OMB control number of the collection as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below or, if there is no OMB control PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35389 number, the Title as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. If you are unable to submit your comments by e-mail contact the person listed below to make alternate arrangements. For additional information contact Leslie F. Smith via e-mail at PRA@fcc.gov or at (202) 418–0217. To view or obtain a copy of an information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to this OMB/GSA Web page: https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, and (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of the ICR you want to view (or its title if there is no OMB control number) and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1005. Title: Number Resources Optimization—Phase 3. Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit and State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 17 respondents; 32 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 1 to 55 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; third party disclosure. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 860 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impacts. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting respondents to submit confidential information to the Commission. If the Commission requests respondents to submit information which respondents believe is confidential, respondents may request confidential treatment of such information pursuant to section 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: In the Communications Act of 1934, as E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 35390 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 121 / Monday, June 23, 2008 / Notices amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (‘‘FCC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’) was given ‘‘exclusive jurisdiction’’ over those portions of the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) that pertain to the United States.’’ To ensure that the numbering resources of the NANP continue to be used efficiently, the Commission requires that applications to state commissions from carriers must demonstrate that certain requirements are met before states grant any use of the safety valve mechanisms. It also requires that State commissions seeking to implement service-specific and/or technology-specific area code overlays must request delegated authority to do so. The information collected by the FCC and state commissions will be used to assist these regulatory bodies in their efforts to maximize the efficiency with which numbering resources in the NANP are utilized. The Commission notes that the Reporting Requirements for Federal Cost Recovery information collection requirement was a ‘‘one time’’ requirement that expired.* * * Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–14120 Filed 6–20–08; 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 mmaher on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES June 17, 2008. 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 (PRA), 44 U.S.C. Sections 3501–3520. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 01:51 Jun 21, 2008 Jkt 214001 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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before August 22, 2008. 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 all PRA 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 Leslie F. Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C216, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0804. Title: Universal Service—Rural Health Care Program/Rural Health Care Pilot Program. Form Number(s): FCC Forms 465, 466, 466–A, and 467. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit; not-for-profit institutions; and state, local, or tribal governments. Number of Respondents and Responses: 6,494 respondents; 59,494 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.10– 20 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; on occasion, one time, annual, quarterly, and monthly reporting requirements; third party disclosure. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 67,467 hours. Total Annual Cost: $0.00. Privacy Impact Assessment: No Impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: In the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (1996 Act), Congress specifically sought to provide rural health care providers with ‘‘an affordable rate for the services necessary for the provision of telemedicine and instruction relating to PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 such services.’’ In 1997, the Commission implemented this statutory directive by adopting the current Rural Health Care support mechanism, which provides universal service support to ensure that rural health care providers pay no more than their urban counterparts for their telecommunications needs and Internet access in the provision of health care services. Despite the Commission’s efforts to increase the utility of the Rural Health Care support mechanism, the program has yet to fully achieve the benefits intended by the statute and the Commission. In particular, health care providers continue to lack access to the broadband facilities needed to support the types of advanced telehealth applications, like telemedicine, that are vital to bringing medical expertise and the advantages of modern health technology to rural areas of the nation. In response, the Commission issued the 2007 Pilot Program Selection Order (WC Docket No. 02–60; FCC 07–198 ) which selected 69 participants for the universal service Rural Health Care Pilot Program (which was originally established by the Commission in September 2006). These 69 participants are eligible for up to 85 percent of the costs associated with: (1) The construction of state or regional broadband health care networks and with the advanced telecommunications and information services provided over those networks; (2) connecting to Internet2 or National LambdaRail, which are both dedicated nationwide backbones; and (3) connecting to the public Internet. Approximately $417 million in universal service support over three years (or $139 million per funding year) will be available to these participants. To minimize the burden on Pilot Program participants and to streamline the process, the Commission generally uses the same forms as the existing Rural Health Care support mechanism. For example, selected participants, in order to receive support, must submit an FCC Form 465 (seeking bids), FCC Form 466–A (selection of service provider), and FCC Form 467 (notification of service initiation). Due to the unique structure of the Pilot Program, however, in the 2007 Pilot Program Selection Order, the Commission provides guidance regarding how these forms should be completed and additional information is required from selected participants, including proposed network costs worksheets, certifications, letters of agency from each participating health care provider, invoices showing actual incurred costs, and, if applicable, network design studies. E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 121 (Monday, June 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


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

June 17, 2008.
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general 
public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following 
information collection(s). 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. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently 
valid OMB 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 OMB control 
number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 23, 
2008. 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 FCC contact listed below as soon as 
possible.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of 
Management and Budget (e-mail address: nfraser@omb.eop.gov), and to the 
Federal Communications Commission's PRA mailbox (e-mail address: 
PRA@fcc.gov). Include in the e-mails the OMB control number of the 
collection as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below or, 
if there is no OMB control number, the Title as shown in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. If you are unable to submit your 
comments by e-mail contact the person listed below to make alternate 
arrangements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact 
Leslie F. Smith via e-mail at PRA@fcc.gov or at (202) 418-0217. To view 
or obtain a copy of an information collection request (ICR) submitted 
to OMB: (1) Go to this OMB/GSA Web page: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/
do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ``Currently 
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the 
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) 
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies 
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button 
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, and (6) when the list of FCC 
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of 
the ICR you want to view (or its title if there is no OMB control 
number) and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC 
submission to OMB will be displayed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1005.
    Title: Number Resources Optimization--Phase 3.
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit and State, Local or 
Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 17 respondents; 32 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 1 to 55 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements; third 
party disclosure.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 860 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impacts.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not 
requesting respondents to submit confidential information to the 
Commission. If the Commission requests respondents to submit 
information which respondents believe is confidential, respondents may 
request confidential treatment of such information pursuant to section 
0.459 of the Commission's rules.
    Needs and Uses: In the Communications Act of 1934, as

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amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996, the Federal 
Communications Commission (``FCC'' or ``Commission'') was given 
``exclusive jurisdiction'' over those portions of the North American 
Numbering Plan (NANP) that pertain to the United States.'' To ensure 
that the numbering resources of the NANP continue to be used 
efficiently, the Commission requires that applications to state 
commissions from carriers must demonstrate that certain requirements 
are met before states grant any use of the safety valve mechanisms. It 
also requires that State commissions seeking to implement service-
specific and/or technology-specific area code overlays must request 
delegated authority to do so. The information collected by the FCC and 
state commissions will be used to assist these regulatory bodies in 
their efforts to maximize the efficiency with which numbering resources 
in the NANP are utilized. The Commission notes that the Reporting 
Requirements for Federal Cost Recovery information collection 
requirement was a ``one time'' requirement that expired.* * *

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E8-14120 Filed 6-20-08; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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