Information Collection Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency Review and Approval, 47584-47585 [2011-19794]

Download as PDF 47584 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 151 / Friday, August 5, 2011 / Notices submitted with the application, but must be retained by the applicant and submitted to the Commission upon request; and 8. For all applicants, a list of all sponsorship arrangements relating to Internet-based TRS, including any associated written agreements; (B) Submission of Annual Report. The Second Report and Order requires that providers submit annual reports that include updates to the information listed under Section A above or certify that there are no changes to the information listed under Section A above. (C) Requiring Providers to Seek Prior Authorization of Voluntary Interruption of Service. The Second Report and Order requires that a VRS provider seeking to voluntarily interrupt service for a period of 30 minutes or more in duration must first obtain Commission authorization by submitting a written request to the Commission’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) at least 60 days prior to any planned service interruption, with detailed information of: (D) Reporting of Unforeseen Service Interruptions. With respect to brief, unforeseen service interruptions or in the event of a VRS provider’s voluntary service interruption of less than 30 minutes in duration, the Second Report and Order requires that the affected provider submit a written notification to CGB within two business days of the commencement of the service interruption, with an explanation of when and how the provider has restored service or the provider’s plan to do so imminently. In the event the provider has not restored service at the time such report is filed, the provider must submit a second report within two business days of the restoration of service with an explanation of when and how the provider has restored service. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collection Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency Review and Approval Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Aug 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via fax 202– 395–5167, or via e-mail Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Cathy Williams, FCC, via e-mail PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. ADDRESSES: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is requesting emergency OMB processing of the information collection requirements contained in this notice and has requested OMB approval by September 6, 2011. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2011–19791 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] AGENCY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 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 (PRA) of 1995. Comments are requested concerning 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; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC 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 PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before August 30, 2011. 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 contacts below as soon as possible. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. OMB Control Number: 3060–XXXX. Title: Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, Interim Rules, CG Docket No. 10–51. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 31 respondents; 53 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .017 (1 minute) to .50 hours (30 minutes). Frequency of Response: Annual and one-time reporting requirements; and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefit. The statutory authority for the information collection requirements is found at Section 225 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 225. The law was enacted on July 26, 1990, as Title IV of the ADA, Pub. L. 101–336, 104 Stat. 327, 366–69. Total Annual Burden: 7 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 personally identifiable information (PII) from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: On July 28, 2011 the Commission released Second Report and Order and Order FCC 11–118, adopting final and interim rules— containing information collection requirements—designed to help prevent fraud and abuse, and ensure quality service, in the provision of Internetbased forms of Telecommunications Relay Services (iTRS). Specifically, the interim rules, described in A. and B. below, require that applicants and providers certify, under penalty of perjury, that their certification applications and annual compliance filings required under section 64.606 (a)(2) and 64.606(g) of the Commission’s rules are truthful, accurate, and complete. The final rules, described in C. and D. below, are designed to enhance disclosures to iTRS E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 151 / Friday, August 5, 2011 / Notices consumers so that they are better aware of service terminations or temporary cessations. Below are the information collection requirements contained in the Second Report and Order and Order: Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. A. Applicant Certifying Under Penalty of Perjury for Certification Application FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION The chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), or other senior executive of an applicant for Internet-based TRS certification with first hand knowledge of the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, when submitting an application for certification for eligibility to receive compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund, must certify under penalty of perjury that all application information required under the Commission’s rules and orders has been provided and that all statements of fact, as well as all documentation contained in the application submission, are true, accurate, and complete. Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority B. Certified Provider Certifying Under Penalty of Perjury for Annual Compliance Filings The chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), or other senior executive of an Internet-based TRS provider with first hand knowledge of the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, when submitting an annual compliance report under paragraph (g) of section 64.606 of the Commission’s rules, must certify under penalty of perjury that all information required under the Commission’s rules and orders has been provided and all statements of fact, as well as all documentation contained in the annual compliance report submission, are true, accurate, and complete. . C. Notification of Service Cessation The applicant for certification must give its customers at least 30 days notice that it will no longer provide service should the Commission determine that the applicant’s certification application does not qualify for certification under paragraph (a)(2) of section 64.606 of the Commission’s rules. erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES D. Notification on Web Site The provider must provide notification of temporary service outages to consumers on an accessible website, and the provider must ensure that the information regarding service status is updated on its website in a timely manner. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:16 Aug 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 [FR Doc. 2011–19794 Filed 8–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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 take this opportunity 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; (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; and (e) ways to further reduce the information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC 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 (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before October 4, 2011. 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 PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget, via fax at 202– 395–5167 or via Internet at SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 47585 Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to Benish Shah, Federal Communications Commission, via the Internet at Benish.Shah@fcc.gov. To submit your PRA comments by e-mail send them to: PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benish Shah, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–7866. OMB Control No.: 3060–0093. Title: Application for Renewal of Radio Station License for Experimental Radio Service, FCC Form 405. Form No.: FCC Form 405. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit and not-for-profit institutions. Number of Respondents and Responses: 300 respondents and 300 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 2.25 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion and every two year reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained in sections 4(i), 301, 302, 303(e), 303(f), and 303(r), of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended; 47 U.S.C. Sections 154(i), 301, 302, 303(e), 303(f) and 303(r). Total Annual Burden: 675 hours. Total Annual Cost: $100,500. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: This information collection affects individuals or households. The Commission has a System of Records, FCC/OET–1 ‘‘Experimental Radio Station License Files’’ which cover the personally identifiable information (PII) that individual applicants may include in their submissions for experimental radio authorizations. The system of records notice (SORN) was published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2006, see 71 FR 17234, 17241. The SORN may be viewed at https://www.fcc.gov/omd/ privacyact/records-systems.html. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Applicants may request that any information supplied be withheld from public inspection, e.g., granted confidentiality, pursuant to 47 CFR Section 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: This collection will be submitted as an extension (no change in reporting and third party disclosure requirements), after this 60 day comment period in order to obtain the full 3-year clearance from the OMB. There are adjustment increases to the annual burden hours (+128 hours) and annual cost burden (+37,320). FCC Form 405 is used by the Experimental Radio Service to apply for E:\FR\FM\05AUN1.SGM 05AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 151 (Friday, August 5, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 47584-47585]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-19794]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Information Collection Being Submitted to the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) for Emergency Review and Approval

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its 
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 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 (PRA) of 1995. Comments are requested concerning 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; the accuracy of the 
Commission's burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and 
clarity of the information collected; 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; and ways to further reduce the information collection 
burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
    The FCC 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 PRA that does not display a valid Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before August 30, 
2011. 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 contacts below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via fax 
202-395-5167, or via e-mail Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to 
Cathy Williams, FCC, via e-mail PRA@fcc.gov and to 
Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission is requesting emergency OMB 
processing of the information collection requirements contained in this 
notice and has requested OMB approval by September 6, 2011.
    To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) 
submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the 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, (6) when the list of FCC 
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of 
this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC 
submission to OMB will be displayed.
    OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
    Title: Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, 
Interim Rules, CG Docket No. 10-51.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 31 respondents; 53 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: .017 (1 minute) to .50 hours (30 
minutes).
    Frequency of Response: Annual and one-time reporting requirements; 
and third party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefit. The 
statutory authority for the information collection requirements is 
found at Section 225 of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 225. The law 
was enacted on July 26, 1990, as Title IV of the ADA, Pub. L. 101-336, 
104 Stat. 327, 366-69.
    Total Annual Burden: 7 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 personally identifiable information (PII) 
from individuals.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On July 28, 2011 the Commission released Second 
Report and Order and Order FCC 11-118, adopting final and interim 
rules--containing information collection requirements--designed to help 
prevent fraud and abuse, and ensure quality service, in the provision 
of Internet-based forms of Telecommunications Relay Services (iTRS).
    Specifically, the interim rules, described in A. and B. below, 
require that applicants and providers certify, under penalty of 
perjury, that their certification applications and annual compliance 
filings required under section 64.606 (a)(2) and 64.606(g) of the 
Commission's rules are truthful, accurate, and complete. The final 
rules, described in C. and D. below, are designed to enhance 
disclosures to iTRS

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consumers so that they are better aware of service terminations or 
temporary cessations.
    Below are the information collection requirements contained in the 
Second Report and Order and Order:

A. Applicant Certifying Under Penalty of Perjury for Certification 
Application

    The chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), 
or other senior executive of an applicant for Internet-based TRS 
certification with first hand knowledge of the accuracy and 
completeness of the information provided, when submitting an 
application for certification for eligibility to receive compensation 
from the Interstate TRS Fund, must certify under penalty of perjury 
that all application information required under the Commission's rules 
and orders has been provided and that all statements of fact, as well 
as all documentation contained in the application submission, are true, 
accurate, and complete.

B. Certified Provider Certifying Under Penalty of Perjury for Annual 
Compliance Filings

    The chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), 
or other senior executive of an Internet-based TRS provider with first 
hand knowledge of the accuracy and completeness of the information 
provided, when submitting an annual compliance report under paragraph 
(g) of section 64.606 of the Commission's rules, must certify under 
penalty of perjury that all information required under the Commission's 
rules and orders has been provided and all statements of fact, as well 
as all documentation contained in the annual compliance report 
submission, are true, accurate, and complete. .

C. Notification of Service Cessation

    The applicant for certification must give its customers at least 30 
days notice that it will no longer provide service should the 
Commission determine that the applicant's certification application 
does not qualify for certification under paragraph (a)(2) of section 
64.606 of the Commission's rules.

D. Notification on Web Site

    The provider must provide notification of temporary service outages 
to consumers on an accessible website, and the provider must ensure 
that the information regarding service status is updated on its website 
in a timely manner.

    Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2011-19794 Filed 8-4-11; 8:45 am]
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