Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, 93638-93639 [2016-30766]

Download as PDF 93638 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 245 / Wednesday, December 21, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 47 CFR Parts 1, 8, and 20 [GN Docket No. 14–28; FCC 15–24] Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of applicability date. AGENCY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years for fixed broadband Internet access service (3060–1158) and for a period of two years for mobile broadband Internet access service (3060–1220), the information collections associated with the transparency rule enhancements adopted by the Commission in Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order (Open Internet Order). On August 11, 2015, the Commission requested approval of a modified information collection to include the transparency rule enhancements. OMB has approved the information collection as it applies to fixed broadband Internet access service for a period of three years (3060–1158) and, except for disclosure of packet loss, as it applies to mobile broadband Internet access service for a period of two years (3060–1220). The Open Internet Order stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective of the modified information collection requirements associated with the enhancements following OMB approval. SUMMARY: The modified information collection requirements contained in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015, are applicable January 17, 2017 for fixed broadband Internet access service. The modified information collection requirements, except for disclosure of packet loss, contained in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015, are applicable January 17, 2017 for mobile broadband Internet access service. asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES DATES: John B. Adams, Consumer Policy Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418–2854, or email: JohnB.Adams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Dec 20, 2016 Jkt 241001 This document announces that, on December 15, 2016, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirements relating to the enhancements to the transparency rule in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181 of the Commission’s Open Internet Order, GN Docket No. 14–28, FCC 15–24, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015 applicable to fixed broadband Internet access service. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1158. This document also announces that, on December 15, 2016, OMB approved, for a period of two years, the information collection requirements relating to the enhancements to the transparency rule, except for disclosure of packet loss, in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181 of the Commission’s Open Internet Order, GN Docket No. 14– 28, FCC 15–24, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015 applicable to mobile broadband Internet access service. The OMB Control Number is 3060–1220. The Commission sought public comment on the associated burden estimates on May 20, 2015 (80 FR 29000) and on August 11, 2016 (81 FR 53145). The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the applicability date of the enhancements. 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 Cathy Williams, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1– C823, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Numbers, 3060–1158 and 3060– 1220, 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). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 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 December 15, 2016, for the information collection requirements relating to the enhancements to the transparency rule contained in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181 of the Commission’s Open Internet Order applicable to fixed broadband Internet access service. The FCC also is notifying PO 00000 Frm 00068 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 the public that it received final OMB approval on December 15, 2016, for the information collection requirements relating to the enhancements to the transparency rule, except for disclosure of packet loss, contained in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181 of the Commission’s Open Internet Order applicable to mobile broadband Internet access service. During OMB’s review of the modified information collection, it determined that the mobile broadband disclosures were at a different stage than the fixed broadband disclosures and should therefore be approved for two years, with conditions, rather than the three year approval, without conditions, for fixed broadband. OMB therefore issued Control No. 3060–1220 for Transparency Rule Disclosures, Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order, GN Docket No. 14–28, FCC 15–24 (Mobile Broadband Disclosures) and Control No. 3060–1158 for Transparency Rule Disclosures, Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order, GN Docket No. 14–28, FCC 15–24 (Fixed Broadband Disclosures). Although there is a separate collection for mobile broadband disclosures, the FCC is reporting an identical burden estimate for the calculation and disclosure of broadband performance data by both fixed and mobile broadband providers, which was subject to public review and comment. 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 for fixed broadband Internet access service is 3060–1158. The OMB Control Number for mobile broadband Internet access service is 3060–1220. The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 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 Numbers: 3060–1158 (fixed broadband) and 3060–1220 (mobile broadband). OMB Approval Date: December 15, 2016. OMB Expiration Date: December 31, 2019 for fixed broadband Internet access service; December 31, 2018 for mobile broadband Internet access service. E:\FR\FM\21DER1.SGM 21DER1 asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 245 / Wednesday, December 21, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Title: Transparency Rule Disclosures, Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order, GN Docket No. 14–28, FCC 15–24. Form Number: N/A. Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit entities; Not-for profit entities; State, local or tribal governments. Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,188 respondents; 3,188 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 31.2 hours (average). Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 201, 202, 301, 303, 316, 332, 403, 501, 503 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as amended, and 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 154, 160, 201, 202, 301, 303, 316, 332, 403, 501, 503, and 1302. Total Annual Burden: 99,466 hours. Total Annual Cost: $640,000. 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: The Commission’s transparency rule for providers of broadband Internet access service require all providers of broadband Internet access service to publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of their broadband Internet access services sufficient for consumers to make informed choices regarding use of such services and for content, application, service, and device providers to develop, market, and maintain Internet offerings. The rules ensure transparency and continued Internet openness, while making clear that broadband providers can manage their networks effectively. The enhancements to the transparency rule adopted in the Open Internet Order will better enable end-user consumers to make informed choices about broadband services by providing them with timely information tailored more specifically to their needs, and will similarly provide edge providers with the information necessary to develop new content, applications, services, and devices that promote the virtuous cycle of investment and innovation. The Commission anticipates that small entities may have less of a burden, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 Dec 20, 2016 Jkt 241001 larger entities may have more of a burden than the average compliance burden. This is because larger entities serve more customers, are more likely to serve multiple geographic regions, and are not eligible to avail themselves of the temporary exemption from the enhancements granted to smaller providers. 93639 Falls Church, VA 22041–3803; 703– 358–2171. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background In accordance with the Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) and Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (35 FR 15627; October 6, 1970), NMFS has jurisdiction over the marine taxa identified in this rule. Federal Communications Commission. Under section 4(a)(2) of the Act, NMFS Marlene H. Dortch, must decide whether a species under its Secretary. jurisdiction should be classified as an [FR Doc. 2016–30766 Filed 12–20–16; 8:45 am] endangered or threatened species. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P NMFS makes these determinations via its rulemaking process. We, the Service, are then responsible for publishing final rules to amend the Lists of Endangered DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR and Threatened Wildlife and Plants Fish and Wildlife Service (Lists) in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at 50 CFR 17.11(h) 50 CFR Part 17 and 17.12(h), respectively. Under section 4(a)(2)(A) of the Act, if [Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2016–0126; NMFS determines that a species should FXES11130900000 167 FF09E42000] be listed as endangered or threatened, or RIN 1018–BB80 that a species’ status should be changed from threatened to endangered, then Endangered and Threatened Wildlife NMFS is required to inform the Service and Plants; Identification of 14 Distinct of the status change. The Service is then Population Segments of the Humpback responsible for implementing the status Whale and Revision of Species-Wide change by publishing a final rule to Listing amend the appropriate List at 50 CFR 17.11(h) or 17.12(h). Under section AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, 4(a)(2)(B) of the Act, if NMFS Interior. determines that a species should be ACTION: Final rule. removed from the List (delisted), or that a species’ status should be changed from SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and an endangered to a threatened species, Wildlife Service (Service), in then NMFS is required to recommend accordance with the Endangered the status change to the Service. If the Species Act of 1973, as amended (Act), Service concurs with the recommended are amending the List of Endangered status change, then the Service will and Threatened Wildlife (List) by implement the status change by removing the current species-level publishing a final rule to amend the listing of the humpback whale appropriate List. (Megaptera novaeangliae), and in its On April 21, 2015, NMFS published place listing the Cape Verde Islands/ a proposed rule (80 FR 22304) to remove Northwest Africa, Western North the species-level listing of the Pacific, Central America, and Arabian humpback whale (Megaptera Sea distinct population segments (DPSs) novaeangliae) from 50 CFR part 224 and as endangered and the Mexico DPS as in its place list the Cape Verde Islands/ threatened. Humpback whales in the Northwest Africa and Arabian Sea DPSs remaining DPSs will no longer be as endangered (at 50 CFR part 224) and protected under the Act. This the Western North Pacific and Central amendment is based on a previously America DPSs as threatened (at 50 CFR published determination by the part 223). NMFS solicited public National Marine Fisheries Service comments on the proposed rule for 90 (NMFS) of the National Oceanic and days, ending July 20, 2015. On Atmospheric Administration, September 8, 2016, NMFS published a Department of Commerce, which has final rule (81 FR 62260) to list the Cape jurisdiction for this species. Verde Islands/Northwest Africa, DATES: This rule is effective December Western North Pacific, Central America, 21, 2016. Applicability date: The revised and Arabian Sea DPSs as endangered listings were applicable as of October and the Mexico DPS as threatened. As 11, 2016. of the effective date of NMFS’ rule (October 11, 2016), the humpback FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Don whales that make up the remaining nine Morgan, Chief, Branch of Recovery and DPSs identified in the rule are no longer State Grants, U.S. Fish and Wildlife listed under the Act. Service, MS–ES, 5275 Leesburg Pike, PO 00000 Frm 00069 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\21DER1.SGM 21DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 245 (Wednesday, December 21, 2016)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 1, 8, and 20

[GN Docket No. 14-28; FCC 15-24]


Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of applicability 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 
for fixed broadband Internet access service (3060-1158) and for a 
period of two years for mobile broadband Internet access service (3060-
1220), the information collections associated with the transparency 
rule enhancements adopted by the Commission in Protecting and Promoting 
the Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and 
Order (Open Internet Order). On August 11, 2015, the Commission 
requested approval of a modified information collection to include the 
transparency rule enhancements. OMB has approved the information 
collection as it applies to fixed broadband Internet access service for 
a period of three years (3060-1158) and, except for disclosure of 
packet loss, as it applies to mobile broadband Internet access service 
for a period of two years (3060-1220). The Open Internet Order stated 
that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register 
announcing the effective of the modified information collection 
requirements associated with the enhancements following OMB approval.

DATES: The modified information collection requirements contained in 
paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181, published 
at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015, are applicable January 17, 2017 for 
fixed broadband Internet access service. The modified information 
collection requirements, except for disclosure of packet loss, 
contained in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 
181, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015, are applicable January 
17, 2017 for mobile broadband Internet access service.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John B. Adams, Consumer Policy 
Division, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, at (202) 418-2854, 
or email: JohnB.Adams@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on December 
15, 2016, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information 
collection requirements relating to the enhancements to the 
transparency rule in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, 
and 181 of the Commission's Open Internet Order, GN Docket No. 14-28, 
FCC 15-24, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015 applicable to fixed 
broadband Internet access service. The OMB Control Number is 3060-1158. 
This document also announces that, on December 15, 2016, OMB approved, 
for a period of two years, the information collection requirements 
relating to the enhancements to the transparency rule, except for 
disclosure of packet loss, in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 
179, 180, and 181 of the Commission's Open Internet Order, GN Docket 
No. 14-28, FCC 15-24, published at 80 FR 19737, April 13, 2015 
applicable to mobile broadband Internet access service. The OMB Control 
Number is 3060-1220. The Commission sought public comment on the 
associated burden estimates on May 20, 2015 (80 FR 29000) and on August 
11, 2016 (81 FR 53145). The Commission publishes this document as an 
announcement of the applicability date of the enhancements. 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 Cathy Williams, Federal Communications 
Commission, Room 1-C823, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. 
Please include the OMB Control Numbers, 3060-1158 and 3060-1220, 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 December 15, 2016, for the information collection 
requirements relating to the enhancements to the transparency rule 
contained in paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181 
of the Commission's Open Internet Order applicable to fixed broadband 
Internet access service. The FCC also is notifying the public that it 
received final OMB approval on December 15, 2016, for the information 
collection requirements relating to the enhancements to the 
transparency rule, except for disclosure of packet loss, contained in 
paragraphs 164, 166, 167, 169, 173, 174, 179, 180, and 181 of the 
Commission's Open Internet Order applicable to mobile broadband 
Internet access service.
    During OMB's review of the modified information collection, it 
determined that the mobile broadband disclosures were at a different 
stage than the fixed broadband disclosures and should therefore be 
approved for two years, with conditions, rather than the three year 
approval, without conditions, for fixed broadband. OMB therefore issued 
Control No. 3060-1220 for Transparency Rule Disclosures, Protecting and 
Promoting the Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory 
Ruling, and Order, GN Docket No. 14-28, FCC 15-24 (Mobile Broadband 
Disclosures) and Control No. 3060-1158 for Transparency Rule 
Disclosures, Protecting and Promoting the Open Internet, Report and 
Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and Order, GN Docket No. 14-28, 
FCC 15-24 (Fixed Broadband Disclosures). Although there is a separate 
collection for mobile broadband disclosures, the FCC is reporting an 
identical burden estimate for the calculation and disclosure of 
broadband performance data by both fixed and mobile broadband 
providers, which was subject to public review and comment. 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 for fixed broadband Internet access service is 3060-
1158. The OMB Control Number for mobile broadband Internet access 
service is 3060-1220.
    The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 
1995, Public Law 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 Numbers: 3060-1158 (fixed broadband) and 3060-1220 
(mobile broadband).
    OMB Approval Date: December 15, 2016.
    OMB Expiration Date: December 31, 2019 for fixed broadband Internet 
access service; December 31, 2018 for mobile broadband Internet access 
service.

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    Title: Transparency Rule Disclosures, Protecting and Promoting the 
Open Internet, Report and Order on Remand, Declaratory Ruling, and 
Order, GN Docket No. 14-28, FCC 15-24.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; Not-for 
profit entities; State, local or tribal governments.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 3,188 respondents; 3,188 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 31.2 hours (average).
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. The statutory authority for this 
information collection is contained in sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 201, 
202, 301, 303, 316, 332, 403, 501, 503 of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended, and section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 
1996, as amended, and 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 153, 154, 160, 201, 202, 301, 
303, 316, 332, 403, 501, 503, and 1302.
    Total Annual Burden: 99,466 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $640,000.
    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: The Commission's transparency rule for providers of 
broadband Internet access service require all providers of broadband 
Internet access service to publicly disclose accurate information 
regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial 
terms of their broadband Internet access services sufficient for 
consumers to make informed choices regarding use of such services and 
for content, application, service, and device providers to develop, 
market, and maintain Internet offerings. The rules ensure transparency 
and continued Internet openness, while making clear that broadband 
providers can manage their networks effectively. The enhancements to 
the transparency rule adopted in the Open Internet Order will better 
enable end-user consumers to make informed choices about broadband 
services by providing them with timely information tailored more 
specifically to their needs, and will similarly provide edge providers 
with the information necessary to develop new content, applications, 
services, and devices that promote the virtuous cycle of investment and 
innovation. The Commission anticipates that small entities may have 
less of a burden, and larger entities may have more of a burden than 
the average compliance burden. This is because larger entities serve 
more customers, are more likely to serve multiple geographic regions, 
and are not eligible to avail themselves of the temporary exemption 
from the enhancements granted to smaller providers.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
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