Connect America Fund, 44893-44894 [2013-17850]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 143 / Thursday, July 25, 2013 / Rules and Regulations 44893 TABLE 1—EPA APPROVED NORTH CAROLINA REGULATIONS—Continued State citation * * Sect .0961 ......... Sect .0962 ......... * * * * * * * BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 [WC Docket No. 10–90; DA 13–1113, FCC 13–73] Connect America Fund Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. AGENCY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of six months, an information collection associated with the Commission’s Universal Service— Connect America Fund, Report and Order, 78 FR 32991, June 3, 2013 and Report and Order, 78 FR 38227, June 26, 2013 (Orders). The Commission submitted new information collection requirements for review and approval by OMB, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), 78 FR 34097, June 6, 2013, which were approved by the OMB on July 9, 2013. This notice is consistent with the Orders, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of new information collection requirements. DATES: The rules associated with the Connect America Phase II challenge process published at 78 FR 32991, June 3, 2013 and 47 CFR 54.312(c)(4) through (6), 54.312(c)(8), and 54.313(b) published at 78 FR 38227, June 26, 2013, is effective July 25, 2013. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Yates, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418–7400 or TTY (202) 418–0484. ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: 13:48 Jul 24, 2013 5/1/2013 5/1/2013 * Jkt 229001 * Synopsis As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on July 9, 2013, for the rules associated with the Connect America Phase II challenge process and the information collection requirements contained in the Commission’s rules at 47 CFR 54.312(c)(4) through (c)(6), 54.312(c)(8) and 54.313(b). Under 5 CFR 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number. Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 * * This document announces that, on July 9, 2013, OMB approved, for a period of six months, the information collection requirements contained in the Commission’s Orders, DA 13–1113, published at 78 FR 32991, June 3, 2013 and FCC 13–73, published at 78 FR 38227, June 26, 2013. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1188. The Commission publishes this notice as an announcement of the effective date of the rules associated with the Connect America Phase II challenge process and 47 CFR 54.312(c)(4) through (c)(6), 54.312(c)(8) and 54.313(b). If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C823, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060–1188, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email please send them to PRA@fcc.gov. To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). PO 00000 Explanation * 7/25/13, [Insert citation of publication]. 7/25/13, [Insert citation of publication]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2013–17833 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 EPA approval date * Offset Lithographic Printing and Letterpress Printing. Industrial Cleaning Solvents ......... * * State effective date Title/subject Sfmt 4700 * * 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 current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1188. The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104–13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507. The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows: OMB Control Number: 3060–1188. OMB Approval Date: July 9, 2013. OMB Expiration Date: January 31, 2014. Title: Connect America Challenge Process and Certifications, WC Docket No. 10–90. Form No.: FCC Form 505. Respondents: Business or other forprofit, not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or tribal government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 113 respondents; 113 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours to 20 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third party disclosure requirements. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections. Total Annual Burden: 1,260 hours. Total Annual Cost: N/A. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that respondents submit confidential information to the Commission. However, respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission or to the Administrator be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. We note that USAC must preserve the confidentiality of all data obtained from respondents; must not use the data except for purposes of administering the universal service programs; and must not disclose data in E:\FR\FM\25JYR1.SGM 25JYR1 44894 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 143 / Thursday, July 25, 2013 / Rules and Regulations company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. Needs and Uses: In documents DA 13–1113 and FCC 13–73, the Commission proposed to collect information to determine what areas should be eligible for Phase II of Connect America Fund and to ensure that Connect America Fund Phase I deployment occur in areas that are eligible for support. This information will be used to determine the amount of, and eligibility for, high-cost universal service support received by incumbent and competitive eligible telecommunications carriers under the Connect America Fund. To aid in collecting this information regarding the Phase II challenge process in a uniform fashion, the Commission has created the new FCC Form 505, which parties should use in filing their Phase II challenges and responses with the FCC. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2013–17850 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] ehiers on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with RULES BILLING CODE 6712–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:48 Jul 24, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 178 Specifications for Packagings CFR Correction In Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 178 to 199, revised as of October 1, 2012, in § 178.68, on page 80, paragraph (i)(2) is correctly reinstated and on page 81, paragraph (l)(2) is revised to read as follows: ■ § 178.68 Specification 4E welded aluminum cylinders. * * * * * (i) * * * (2) If the weld is at midlength of the cylinder, the test may be made as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this section or must be made between wedge shaped knife edges (60° angle) rounded to a 1⁄2 inch radius. There must be no evidence of cracking in the sample when it is flattened to no more than 6 times the wall thickness. * * * * * (l) * * * (2) Guided bend test. A bend test specimen must be cut from the cylinder used for the physical test specified in paragraph (j) of this section. Specimen must be taken across the seam, must be a minimum of 11⁄2 inches wide, edges must be parallel and rounded with a file, and back-up strip, if used, must be PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 removed by machining. The specimen shall be tested as follows: (i) The specimen must be bent to refusal in the guided bend test jig as illustrated in paragraph 6.10 of CGA C– 3 (IBR, see § 171.7 of this subchapter). The root of the weld (inside surface of the cylinder) must be located away from the ram of the jig. The specimen must not show a crack or other open defect exceeding 1⁄8 inch in any direction upon completion of the test. Should this specimen fail to meet the requirements, specimens may be taken from each of 2 additional cylinders from the same lot and tested. If either of the latter specimens fails to meet requirements, the entire lot represented must be rejected. (ii) Alternatively, the specimen may be tested in a guided bend test jig as illustrated in Figure 12.1 of The Aluminum Association’s 2002 publication, ‘‘Welding Aluminum: Theory and Practice.’’ The root of the weld (inside surface of the cylinder) must be located away from the mandrel of the jig. No specimen must show a crack or other open defect exceeding 1⁄8 inch in any direction upon completion of the test. Should this specimen fail to meet the requirements, specimens may be taken from each of 2 additional cylinders from the same lot and tested. If either of the latter specimens fails to meet requirements, the entire lot represented must be rejected. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2013–18012 Filed 7–24–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D E:\FR\FM\25JYR1.SGM 25JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 44893-44894]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-17850]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 54

[WC Docket No. 10-90; DA 13-1113, FCC 13-73]


Connect America Fund

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
has approved, for a period of six months, an information collection 
associated with the Commission's Universal Service--Connect America 
Fund, Report and Order, 78 FR 32991, June 3, 2013 and Report and Order, 
78 FR 38227, June 26, 2013 (Orders). The Commission submitted new 
information collection requirements for review and approval by OMB, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), 78 FR 34097, June 6, 2013, which were approved by the OMB on 
July 9, 2013. This notice is consistent with the Orders, which stated 
that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register 
announcing the effective date of new information collection 
requirements.

DATES: The rules associated with the Connect America Phase II challenge 
process published at 78 FR 32991, June 3, 2013 and 47 CFR 54.312(c)(4) 
through (6), 54.312(c)(8), and 54.313(b) published at 78 FR 38227, June 
26, 2013, is effective July 25, 2013.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ryan Yates, Wireline Competition 
Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on July 9, 
2013, OMB approved, for a period of six months, the information 
collection requirements contained in the Commission's Orders, DA 13-
1113, published at 78 FR 32991, June 3, 2013 and FCC 13-73, published 
at 78 FR 38227, June 26, 2013. The OMB Control Number is 3060-1188. The 
Commission publishes this notice as an announcement of the effective 
date of the rules associated with the Connect America Phase II 
challenge process and 47 CFR 54.312(c)(4) through (c)(6), 54.312(c)(8) 
and 54.313(b). If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed 
below, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any 
burdens caused thereby, please contact Judith B. Herman, Federal 
Communications Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street SW., 
Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060-1188, 
in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments 
via email please send them to PRA@fcc.gov.
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer and Governmental 
Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY).

Synopsis

    As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on 
July 9, 2013, for the rules associated with the Connect America Phase 
II challenge process and the information collection requirements 
contained in the Commission's rules at 47 CFR 54.312(c)(4) through 
(c)(6), 54.312(c)(8) and 54.313(b). Under 5 CFR 1320, an agency may not 
conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a 
current, 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 current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 
Control Number is 3060-1188.
    The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, Pub. L. 104-13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507.
    The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents 
are as follows:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1188.
    OMB Approval Date: July 9, 2013.
    OMB Expiration Date: January 31, 2014.
    Title: Connect America Challenge Process and Certifications, WC 
Docket No. 10-90.
    Form No.: FCC Form 505.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit, not-for-profit 
institutions, and state, local or tribal government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 113 respondents; 113 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours to 20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement and third 
party disclosure requirements.
    Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. sections.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,260 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: N/A.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not 
requesting that respondents submit confidential information to the 
Commission. However, respondents may request materials or information 
submitted to the Commission or to the Administrator be withheld from 
public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules. We note 
that USAC must preserve the confidentiality of all data obtained from 
respondents; must not use the data except for purposes of administering 
the universal service programs; and must not disclose data in

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company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission.
    Needs and Uses: In documents DA 13-1113 and FCC 13-73, the 
Commission proposed to collect information to determine what areas 
should be eligible for Phase II of Connect America Fund and to ensure 
that Connect America Fund Phase I deployment occur in areas that are 
eligible for support. This information will be used to determine the 
amount of, and eligibility for, high-cost universal service support 
received by incumbent and competitive eligible telecommunications 
carriers under the Connect America Fund. To aid in collecting this 
information regarding the Phase II challenge process in a uniform 
fashion, the Commission has created the new FCC Form 505, which parties 
should use in filing their Phase II challenges and responses with the 
FCC.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2013-17850 Filed 7-24-13; 8:45 am]
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