Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 15339 [2014-05931]

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 53 (Wednesday, March 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 15339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-05931]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the 
Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to 
take this opportunity to comment on the following information 
collection. 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 PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 19, 
2014. 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: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email 
PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control No.: 3060-0106.
    Title: Part 43 Reporting Requirements for U.S. Providers of 
International Telecommunications Services and Affiliates; 47 CFR 43.61.
    Form No.: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Responses and Respondents: 1,255 respondents and 1,255 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 hours-220 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 
Sections 1, 4(i), 4(j) 11, 201-205, 211, 214, 219, 220, 303(r), 309, 
and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 
154(i), 154(j), 161, 201-205, 211, 214, 219, 220, 303(r), 309 and 403.
    Total Annual Burden: 19,530 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $339,000.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: In general there is no need 
for confidentiality with this collection of information.
    Needs and Uses: The Federal Communications Commission 
(``Commission'') is requesting a three-year extension of OMB Control 
No. 3060-0106 titled, ``Part 43 Reporting Requirements for U.S. 
Providers of International Telecommunications Services and Affiliates; 
47 CFR 43.61.''
    The reporting requirements for which the Commission is seeking a 
three year approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are 
as follows:

47 CFR 43.61: Reports of international telecommunications traffic

    (a) Each common carrier engaged in providing international 
telecommunications service between the United States (as defined in the 
Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 153) and any country or point 
outside that area shall file a report with the Commission not later 
than July 31 of each year for service actually provided in the 
preceding calendar year.
    (1) The information contained in the reports shall include actual 
traffic and revenue data for each and every service provided by a 
common carrier, divided among service billed in the United States, 
service billed outside the United States, and service transiting the 
United States.
    (2) Each common carrier shall submit a revised report by October 31 
identifying any inaccuracies included in the annual report exceeding 
five percent of the reported figure.
    (3) The information required under this section shall be furnished 
in conformance with the instructions and reporting requirements 
prepared under the direction of the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, 
prepared and published as a manual, in consultation and coordination 
with the Chief, International Bureau.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2014-05931 Filed 3-18-14; 8:45 am]
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