Ensuring Continuity of 911 Communications, 20258-20259 [2016-07845]

Download as PDF 20258 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Rules and Regulations II. Regulatory Analysis a. Administrative Procedure Act FEMA did not publish a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for this regulation. FEMA finds that this rule is exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act’s (5 U.S.C. 553(b)) notice and comment rulemaking requirements because it is purely procedural in nature. This rule is making a technical change to ensure the accuracy of FEMA’s regulations as FIMA relocates from Arlington, Virginia to Washington, DC. FEMA believes this technical amendment is not controversial and will not result in any adverse comments. These changes do not confer any substantive rights, benefits, or obligations; therefore, this rule will have no substantive effect on the public. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), FEMA has determined it has good cause to make this technical amendment effective immediately, so that appellants are aware of the new address as soon as possible and their appeals will be received at the correct address. b. Executive Order 12866, as Amended, Regulatory Planning and Review; Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review This rule is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, ‘‘Regulatory Planning and Review’’ (58 FR 51735, Oct. 4, 1993), accordingly FEMA has not submitted it to the Office of Management and Budget for review. As this rule involves a non-substantive change, FEMA expects that it will not impose any costs on the public. c. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601–612) requires that special consideration be given to the effects of proposed regulations on small entities. This rule does not require a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and, therefore, is exempt from the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES d. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Ch. 3501–3520), FEMA reviewed this final rule and has determined that there are no new collections of information contained therein. e. Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments This rule does not have Tribal implications under Executive Order 13175, ‘‘Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments’’ (65 FR VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:09 Apr 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 67249, Nov. 9, 2000), because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. f. Executive Order 13132, Federalism A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132, ‘‘Federalism’’ (64 FR 43255, Aug. 10, 1999), if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them. FEMA has analyzed this rule under that Order and determined that it does not have implications for federalism. g. Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking FEMA has sent this final rule to the Congress and to the Government Accountability Office under the Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking Act (Act), Public Law 104– 121, 110 Stat. 873 (March 29, 1996) (5 U.S.C. 804). The rule is not a ‘‘major rule’’ within the meaning of that Act and will not result in an annual effect on the economy of $100,000,000 or more. Moreover, it will not result in a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions. FEMA does not expect that it will have ‘‘significant adverse effects’’ on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or on the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreignbased enterprises. List of Subjects in 44 CFR Part 62 Claims, Flood insurance, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is amending 44 CFR part 62 as follows: PART 62—SALE OF INSURANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF CLAIMS 1. The authority citation for part 62 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.; Reorganization Plan No. 3 of 1978, 43 FR 41943, 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 329; E.O. 12127 of Mar. 31, 1979, 44 FR 19367, 3 CFR, 1979 Comp., p. 376. 2. In § 62.20, revise paragraph (e)(1) to read as follows: ■ PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 62.20 Claims appeals. * * * * * (e) * * * (1) Submit a written appeal to FEMA within 60 days from the date of the decision. * * * * * Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq. W. Craig Fugate, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency. [FR Doc. 2016–08025 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111–A6–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 12 [PS Docket No. 14–174, FCC 15–98] Ensuring Continuity of 911 Communications Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. AGENCY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, the information collection associated with the Commission’s Ensuring Continuity of 911 Communications Report and Order’s (Order) consumer disclosure requirement. This document is consistent with the Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of those rules. DATES: Effective date: The amendments to 47 CFR 12.5(d), published at 80 FR 62470, October 16, 2015 are effective August 5, 2016. Compliance date: For providers with fewer than 100,000 domestic retail subscriber lines, April 1, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda M. Pintro, Policy and Licensing Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418–7490, or email: linda.pintro@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on March 21, 2016, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements relating to the subscriber notification rules contained in the Commission’s Order, FCC 15–98, published at 80 FR 62470, October 16, 2015. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1217. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of the rules. If you SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\07APR1.SGM 07APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES 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 Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications, Room 1–A620, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060–1217, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email at 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 final OMB approval on March 21, 2016, for the information collection requirements contained in the modifications to the Commission’s rules in 47 CFR part 12. Under 5 CFR part 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 3060–1217. 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: 3060–1217. OMB Approval Date: March 21, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019. Title: Ensuring Continuity of 911 Communications Report and Order (PS Docket No. 14–174, FCC 15–98). Form Number: N/A. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 570 respondents; 570 responses. Estimated Time per Response: Estimated time per respondent will vary widely by respondent because of differences in their current level of backup power provisioning. Some respondents may not need to expend any resources to comply with the third party disclosure requirement, because VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:09 Apr 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 they are already providing the service. Others may have to build the service from the ground up. And, still others may currently be providing some, but not all of the required disclosure. Consequently, a respondent may spend zero to 70 hours per initial notification. Frequency of Response: Respondents are required to disclose the information to subscribers at the point of sale and annually thereafter. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in sections 1, 4(i), and 251(e)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 251(e)(3); section 101 of the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110–283, 47 U.S.C. 615a–1; and section 106 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111– 260, 47 U.S.C. 615c. Total Annual Burden: 1,888 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost. 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 Act: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: For over one hundred years, consumers have trusted that they will hear a dial tone in an emergency even when the power is out. Now, as networks transition away from copper-based, line-powered technology, many are aware of the innovation this transition has spurred in emergency services, but many consumers remain unaware that they must take action to ensure that dial tone’s availability in the event of a commercial power outage. The vital importance of the continuity of 911 communications, and the Commission’s duty to promote safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio communication, favor action to ensure that all consumers understand the risks associated with non-linepowered 911 service, know how to protect themselves from such risks, and have a meaningful opportunity to do so. Accordingly, on August 6, 2015, the Commission adopted the Order to promote continued access to 911 during commercial power outages, by requiring providers of facilities-based, fixed residential voice services that are not line powered to offer subscribers the option to purchase a backup power solution capable of 8 hours of standby power, and within three years, an additional solution capable of 24 hours of backup power. The Order also promotes consumer education and choice by requiring covered providers to PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 20259 disclose to subscribers, information about: (a) Availability of backup power sources; (b) service limitations with and without backup power during a power outage; (c) purchase and replacement options; (d) expected backup power duration; (c) proper usage and storage conditions for the backup power source; (e) subscriber backup power self-testing and monitoring instructions; and (f) backup power warranty details, if any. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016–07845 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 665 [Docket No. 150715616–6300–02] RIN 0648–XE062 Pacific Island Fisheries; 2015–16 Annual Catch Limits and Accountability Measures; Main Hawaiian Islands Deep 7 Bottomfish National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Final specifications. AGENCY: NMFS specifies an annual catch limit (ACL) of 326,000 lb for Deep 7 bottomfish in the main Hawaiian Islands (MHI) for the 2015–16 fishing year. As an accountability measure (AM), if the ACL is projected to be reached, NMFS would close the commercial and non-commercial fisheries for MHI Deep 7 bottomfish for the remainder of the fishing year. The ACL and AM specifications support the long-term sustainability of Hawaii bottomfish. 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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20258-20259]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07845]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 12

[PS Docket No. 14-174, FCC 15-98]


Ensuring Continuity of 911 Communications

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, 
the information collection associated with the Commission's Ensuring 
Continuity of 911 Communications Report and Order's (Order) consumer 
disclosure requirement. This document is consistent with the Order, 
which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the 
Federal Register announcing the effective date of those rules.

DATES: Effective date: The amendments to 47 CFR 12.5(d), published at 
80 FR 62470, October 16, 2015 are effective August 5, 2016.
    Compliance date: For providers with fewer than 100,000 domestic 
retail subscriber lines, April 1, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda M. Pintro, Policy and Licensing 
Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, at (202) 418-
7490, or email: linda.pintro@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on March 21, 
2016, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information 
collection requirements relating to the subscriber notification rules 
contained in the Commission's Order, FCC 15-98, published at 80 FR 
62470, October 16, 2015. The OMB Control Number is 3060-1217. The 
Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective 
date of the rules. If you

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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 Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications, Room 1-
A620, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB 
Control Number, 3060-1217, in your correspondence. The Commission will 
also accept your comments via email at 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 final OMB 
approval on March 21, 2016, for the information collection requirements 
contained in the modifications to the Commission's rules in 47 CFR part 
12.
    Under 5 CFR part 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 3060-1217.
    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: 3060-1217.
    OMB Approval Date: March 21, 2016.
    OMB Expiration Date: March 31, 2019.
    Title: Ensuring Continuity of 911 Communications Report and Order 
(PS Docket No. 14-174, FCC 15-98).
    Form Number: N/A.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 570 respondents; 570 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: Estimated time per respondent will 
vary widely by respondent because of differences in their current level 
of backup power provisioning. Some respondents may not need to expend 
any resources to comply with the third party disclosure requirement, 
because they are already providing the service. Others may have to 
build the service from the ground up. And, still others may currently 
be providing some, but not all of the required disclosure. 
Consequently, a respondent may spend zero to 70 hours per initial 
notification.
    Frequency of Response: Respondents are required to disclose the 
information to subscribers at the point of sale and annually 
thereafter.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
sections 1, 4(i), and 251(e)(3) of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 251(e)(3); section 101 of the NET 911 
Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110-283, 47 U.S.C. 615a-1; and 
section 106 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-260, 47 U.S.C. 615c.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,888 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    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 Act: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: For over one hundred years, consumers have trusted 
that they will hear a dial tone in an emergency even when the power is 
out. Now, as networks transition away from copper-based, line-powered 
technology, many are aware of the innovation this transition has 
spurred in emergency services, but many consumers remain unaware that 
they must take action to ensure that dial tone's availability in the 
event of a commercial power outage. The vital importance of the 
continuity of 911 communications, and the Commission's duty to promote 
safety of life and property through the use of wire and radio 
communication, favor action to ensure that all consumers understand the 
risks associated with non-line-powered 911 service, know how to protect 
themselves from such risks, and have a meaningful opportunity to do so. 
Accordingly, on August 6, 2015, the Commission adopted the Order to 
promote continued access to 911 during commercial power outages, by 
requiring providers of facilities-based, fixed residential voice 
services that are not line powered to offer subscribers the option to 
purchase a backup power solution capable of 8 hours of standby power, 
and within three years, an additional solution capable of 24 hours of 
backup power. The Order also promotes consumer education and choice by 
requiring covered providers to disclose to subscribers, information 
about: (a) Availability of backup power sources; (b) service 
limitations with and without backup power during a power outage; (c) 
purchase and replacement options; (d) expected backup power duration; 
(c) proper usage and storage conditions for the backup power source; 
(e) subscriber backup power self-testing and monitoring instructions; 
and (f) backup power warranty details, if any.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-07845 Filed 4-6-16; 8:45 am]
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