Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 41556-41557 [2014-16617]

Download as PDF tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 41556 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 136 / Wednesday, July 16, 2014 / Notices compliance with the applicable TRS mandatory minimum standards. On August 26, 2013, the Commission issued a Report and Order, In the Matter of Misuse of Internet Protocol (IP) Captioned Telephone Service; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket Nos. 13–24 and 03–123, published at 78 FR 53684, August 30, 2013, to regulate practices relating to the marketing of IP CTS, impose certain requirements for the provision of this service, and mandate registration and certification of IP CTS users. The Commission published a notice in the Federal Register pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d) on September 25, 2013 (78 FR 59025), seeking comments from the public on the information collection requirements contained in the initial supporting statement. Sorenson Communications, Inc., and its subsidiary CaptionCall, LLC (together, CaptionCall), filed comments on November 25, 2013, regarding the user registration and certification requirements adopted in the Report and Order as well as the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for hardship exemptions to the captions-off default setting requirement, also adopted in the Report and Order. CaptionCall did not comment on the other collections adopted in the Report and Order. Subsequently, on December 6, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit stayed ‘‘the rule adopted by the Commission [in the Report and Order] prohibiting compensation to providers for minutes of use generated by equipment consumers received from providers for free or for less than $75.’’ Sorenson Communications, Inc. and CaptionCall, LLC v. FCC, Order, D.C. Cir., No. 13– 1246, December 6, 2013, at 1–2. (For convenience, this notice refers to the requirement subject to the stay as ‘‘the $75 equipment charge rule.’’) In the revised supporting statement, the Commission sought OMB approval of the following requirements adopted in the Report and Order: (1) The requirements regarding the labeling of equipment, software and mobile applications; (2) the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for the hardship exemption to the captions default-off requirement; and (3) an additional information reporting requirement for IP CTS applicants that seek Commission certification to provide IP CTS and for IP CTS providers, requiring applicants to provide assurance that they will not request or collect payment from the TRS VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Jul 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 Fund for service to consumers who do not satisfy the Commission’s IP CTS registration and certification requirements. Because the registration and certification requirements adopted in the Report and Order are related to the $75 equipment charge rule that was stayed by the court of appeals, the Commission did not seek OMB approval of those requirements at that time. See 79 FR 23354, April 28, 2014. On June 18, 2014, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements specified above that are contained in the Commission’s Report and Order, FCC 11–118, published at 78 FR 53684, August 30, 2013. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1053. On June 20, 2014, the D.C. Circuit vacated the $75 equipment charge rule and the rule requiring providers to maintain captions-off as the default setting for IP CTS equipment. Sorenson Communications, Inc. and CaptionCall, LLC v. FCC (D.C. Cir., Nos. 13–1122 and 13–1246, June 20, 2014). On July 11, 2014, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register a notification that information collection requirements (1) regarding the labeling of equipment, software and mobile applications; (2) the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting for the hardship exemption to the captions default-off requirement; and (3) for IP CTS applicants that seek Commission certification to provide IP CTS and for IP CTS providers to provide assurance that they will not request or collect payment from the TRS Fund for service to consumers who do not satisfy the Commission’s IP CTS registration and certification requirements would become effective immediately. Because the court had not yet issued its mandate, the captions-off default requirement, 47 CFR 64.604(c)(10)(i), (ii), (iii), and (v), remained in effect, and the certification, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements for the hardship exemption to the captions default-off requirement, 47 CFR 64.604(c)(10)(iv), became effective at that time. This notice and request for comments pertains to the user registration and certification requirements adopted in the IP CTS Reform Order. Specifically, IP CTS providers are required to obtain from new and existing IP CTS consumers self-certification of hearing loss necessitating the use of IP CTS and their understanding of the IP CTS program. In addition, existing IP CTS consumers with free or de minimis cost equipment must further submit professional certification. 47 CFR 64.604(c)(9). PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2014–16621 Filed 7–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority 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: 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 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 September 15, 2014. 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 Benish Shah, Federal Communications Commission, via the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 136 / Wednesday, July 16, 2014 / Notices Internet at Benish.Shah@fcc.gov. To submit your PRA comments by email send them to: PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benish Shah, Office of Managing Director, (202) 418–7866. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0204. Title: Special Eligibility Showings for Authorizations in the Public Safety Pool (47 CFR 90.20(a)(2)(v) and 90.20(a)(2)(xi)). Form Number: Not applicable. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or household and business and other orprofit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 220 respondents; 220 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.704 hour (range of 15 minutes to 45 minutes). Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 155 hours. Total Annual Cost: None. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The information collection in 47 CFR 90.20(a)(2)(v) affects individuals, and there is a system of records that covers it (FCC/WTB–1, Wireless Services Licensing Records). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Requests to withhold information submitted to the Commission from public inspection will be treated in accordance with section 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: The Commission collects this information to ensure that certain non-governmental applicants applying for the use of frequencies in the Public Safety Pool meet the eligibility criteria set forth in the Commission’s rules. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–16617 Filed 7–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; request for comments. AGENCY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:58 Jul 15, 2014 Jkt 232001 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 (FCC) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). 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 further ways to 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 Control Number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before September 15, 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 FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Submit your PRA comments to Leslie F. Smith, Office of Managing Director (OMD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), via the Internet at Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov. To submit your PRA comments by email, send them to PRA@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact Leslie F. Smith at (202) 418–0217, or via the Internet at PRA@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0770. Title: Sections 61.49 and 69.4, Price Cap Performance Review for Local Exchange Carriers, CC Docket Nos. 94– 1 et al.; Fifth Report and Order, FCC 99– 206 (New Services). Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41557 Number of Respondents and Responses: 13 respondents; 13 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this collection of information is contained in 47 U.S.C. sections 151, 154(i), 154(j), 201–205, 303(r), and 403. Total Annual Burden: 130 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $10,985. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No information of a confidential nature is requested. However, respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission to be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: In the August 1999 Fifth Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Pricing Flexibility Order), FCC–206, CC Docket Nos. 94–1 et al., 64 FR 51280 (Sept. 22, 1999), the Commission permitted price cap local exchange carriers (LECs) to introduce new services on a streamlined basis, without prior approval or cost support requirements. The Commission eliminated the public interest showing required by section 69.4(g) and the new services test required by sections 61.49 (f) and (g), except in the case of new loop-based switched access services. The information submitted by price cap LECs will be used to determine whether their proposed rates for new loop-based switched access services are in the public interest and whether they meet the new services test. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2014–16618 Filed 7–15–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: 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 Communication SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16JYN1.SGM 16JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 136 (Wednesday, July 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41556-41557]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16617]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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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 take this opportunity to comment 
on the following information collection(s). 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 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 September 15, 2014. 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 Benish Shah, Federal 
Communications Commission, via the

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Internet at Benish.Shah@fcc.gov. To submit your PRA comments by email 
send them to: PRA@fcc.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Benish Shah, Office of Managing 
Director, (202) 418-7866.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-0204.
    Title: Special Eligibility Showings for Authorizations in the 
Public Safety Pool (47 CFR 90.20(a)(2)(v) and 90.20(a)(2)(xi)).
    Form Number: Not applicable.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or household and business and other or-
profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 220 respondents; 220 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.704 hour (range of 15 minutes to 45 
minutes).
    Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
    Total Annual Burden: 155 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: None.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The information collection in 47 CFR 
90.20(a)(2)(v) affects individuals, and there is a system of records 
that covers it (FCC/WTB-1, Wireless Services Licensing Records).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Requests to withhold 
information submitted to the Commission from public inspection will be 
treated in accordance with section 0.459 of the Commission's rules.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission collects this information to ensure 
that certain non-governmental applicants applying for the use of 
frequencies in the Public Safety Pool meet the eligibility criteria set 
forth in the Commission's rules.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2014-16617 Filed 7-15-14; 8:45 am]
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