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1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC or
Commission) invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collections.
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.
OMB Control Number: 3060–0392.
Title: 47 CFR 1 Subpart J—Pole
Attachment Complaint Procedures.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 1,775 respondents; 1,775
Responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5–75
hours.
Frequency of Response: On-occasion
reporting and third-party disclosure
requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain benefits. Statutory authority for
this information collection is contained
in 47 U.S.C. 224.
Total Annual Burden: 2,941 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $450,000.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
No questions of a confidential nature are
asked. However, respondents may
request that materials or information
submitted to the Commission in a
complaint proceeding be withheld from
public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459.
Needs and Uses: The Commission is
requesting OMB approval for a revision
to an existing information collection. 47
CFR 1.1424 states that the procedures
for handling pole attachment
complaints filed by incumbent local
exchange carriers (ILECs) are the same
as the procedures for handling other
pole attachment complaints. Currently,
OMB Collection No. 3060–0392, among
other things, tracks the burdens
associated with utilities defending
against complaints brought by ILECs
related to unreasonable rates, terms, and
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conditions for pole attachments. In
Accelerating Wireline Broadband
Deployment by Removing Barriers to
Infrastructure Investment, WC Docket
No. 17–84, Report and Order,
Declaratory Ruling, and Further Notice
of Proposed Rulemaking, FCC 17–154
(rel. Nov. 29, 2017) (Wireline
Infrastructure Order), the Commission,
among other things, expanded the type
of pole attachment complaints that can
be filed by ILECs, now allowing them to
file complaints related to a denial of
pole access by utilities. The
Commission will use the information
collected under this revision to 47 CFR
1.1424 to hear and resolve pole access
complaints brought by ILECs and to
determine the merits of the complaints.
OMB Control Number: 3060–0741.
Title: Accelerating Wireline
Broadband Deployment by Removing
Barriers to Infrastructure Investment,
GN Docket No. 17–84.
Form Number(s): N/A.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 5,357 respondents; 573,928
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5–4.5
hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion
reporting requirements; recordkeeping
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. 222 and 251.
Total Annual Burden: 575,448 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
The Commission is not requesting that
the respondents submit confidential
information to the FCC. Respondents
may, however, request confidential
treatment for information they believe to
be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of
the Commission’s rules.
Needs and Uses: Section 251 of the
Communications Act of 1934, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. 251, is designed to
accelerate private sector development
and deployment of telecommunications
technologies and services by spurring
competition. Section 222(e) is also
designed to spur competition by
prescribing requirements for the sharing
of subscriber list information. These
information collection requirements are
designed to help implement certain
provisions of sections 222(e) and 251,
and to eliminate operational barriers to
competition in the telecommunications
services market. Specifically, these
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information collection requirements
will be used to implement (1) local
exchange carriers’ (‘‘LECs’’) obligations
to provide their competitors with
dialing parity and non-discriminatory
access to certain services and
functionalities; (2) incumbent local
exchange carriers’ (‘‘ILECs’’) duty to
make network information disclosures;
and (3) numbering administration. The
Commission estimates that the total
annual burden of the entire collection,
as revised, is 575,840 hours. This
revision relates to a change in one of
many components of the currently
approved collection—specifically,
certain reporting, recordkeeping and/or
third-party disclosure requirements
under section 251(c)(5). In November
2017, the Commission adopted new
rules concerning certain information
collection requirements implemented
under section 251(c)(5) of the Act,
pertaining to network change
disclosures. Most of the changes to
those rules apply specifically to a
certain subset of network change
disclosures, namely notices of planned
copper retirements. In addition, the
changes remove a rule that prohibits
incumbent LECs from engaging in useful
advanced coordination with entities
affected by network changes. The
changes are aimed at removing
unnecessary regulatory barriers to the
deployment of high-speed broadband
networks. As a result of these changes,
the total annual burden hours have been
reduced by 392 hours. The Commission
estimates that the revision does not
result in any additional outlays of funds
for hiring outside contractors or
procuring equipment.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
Secretary.
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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 burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
SUMMARY:
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Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 March 5,
2018. 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
Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@
fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole
Ongele at (202) 418–2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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
Commission) invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collections.
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
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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.
OMB Control Number: 3060–1122.
Title: Preparation of Annual Reports
to Congress for the Collection and
Expenditure of Fees or Charges for
Enhanced 911 (E911) Services under the
NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008.
Form No.: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: State, Local or Tribal
Government.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 56 respondents and 56
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 55
hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual
reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Statutory authority for this information
collection is contained in New and
Emerging Technologies 911
Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law
110–283, 122 Stat. 2620 (2008) (NET
911 Act).
Total Annual Burden: 3,080 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
There is no need for confidentiality.
Needs and Uses: The Federal
Communications Commission
(Commission) is directed by statute
(New and Emerging Technologies 911
Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law
110–283, 122 Stat. 2620 (2008) (NET
911 Act)) to submit an annual ‘‘Fee
Accountability Report’’ to the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the
Committee on Energy and Commerce of
the House of Representative ‘‘detailing
the status in each State of the collection
and distribution [of] fees or charges’’ for
‘‘the support or implementation of 911
or enhanced 911 services,’’ including
‘‘findings on the amount of revenues
obligated or expended by each State or
political subdivision thereof for any
purpose other than the purpose for
which any such fees or charges are
specified.’’ (NET 911 Act, 122 Stat. at
2622). The statute directs the
Commission to submit its first annual
report within one year after the date of
enactment of the NET 911 Act. Given
that the NET 911 Act was enacted on
July 23, 2008, the first annual report was
due to Congress on July 22, 2009.
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Description of Information Collection:
The Commission will collect
information for the annual preparation
of the Fee Accountability Report via a
web-based survey that appropriate State
officials (e.g., State 911 Administrators
and Budget Officials) will be able to
access to submit data pertaining to the
collection and distribution of fees or
charges for the support or
implementation of 911 or enhanced 911
services, including data regarding
whether their respective state collects
and distributes such fees or charges, the
nature (e.g., amount and method of
assessment or collection) and the
amount of revenues obligated or
expended for any purpose other than
the purpose for which any such 911 or
enhanced 911 service fees or charges are
specified. Consistent with Sections 6(f)
of the NET 911 Act, the Commission
will request that state officials report
this information with respect to the fees
and charges in connection with
implementation of 911 or E–911
services within their state, including
any political subdivision, Indian tribe
and/or village and regional corporation
serving any region established pursuant
to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement
Act that otherwise lie within their state
boundaries. In addition, consistent with
the definition of ‘‘State’’ set out in
Section 3(40) of the Communications
Act, the Commission will collect this
information from, states as well as the
District of Columbia and the inhabited
U.S. Territories and possessions.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the
Secretary.
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TIME AND DATE:
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
at 10:00 a.m.
PLACE:
999 E Street NW, Washington,
DC.
This meeting will be closed to
the public.
STATUS:
Compliance
matters pursuant to 52 U.S.C. 30109.
Matters concerning participation in
civil actions or proceedings or
arbitration.
MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1122]
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 burdens,
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction
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Act (PRA) of 1995, 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 March 5,
2018. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email
[email protected] and to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Commission) invites the general public and other Federal
agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following
information collections. 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.
OMB Control Number: 3060-1122.
Title: Preparation of Annual Reports to Congress for the Collection
and Expenditure of Fees or Charges for Enhanced 911 (E911) Services
under the NET 911 Improvement Act of 2008.
Form No.: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: State, Local or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 56 respondents and 56
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 55 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this
information collection is contained in New and Emerging Technologies
911 Improvement Act of 2008, Public Law 110-283, 122 Stat. 2620 (2008)
(NET 911 Act).
Total Annual Burden: 3,080 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality.
Needs and Uses: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission)
is directed by statute (New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement
Act of 2008, Public Law 110-283, 122 Stat. 2620 (2008) (NET 911 Act))
to submit an annual ``Fee Accountability Report'' to the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee
on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representative ``detailing the
status in each State of the collection and distribution [of] fees or
charges'' for ``the support or implementation of 911 or enhanced 911
services,'' including ``findings on the amount of revenues obligated or
expended by each State or political subdivision thereof for any purpose
other than the purpose for which any such fees or charges are
specified.'' (NET 911 Act, 122 Stat. at 2622). The statute directs the
Commission to submit its first annual report within one year after the
date of enactment of the NET 911 Act. Given that the NET 911 Act was
enacted on July 23, 2008, the first annual report was due to Congress
on July 22, 2009.
Description of Information Collection: The Commission will collect
information for the annual preparation of the Fee Accountability Report
via a web-based survey that appropriate State officials (e.g., State
911 Administrators and Budget Officials) will be able to access to
submit data pertaining to the collection and distribution of fees or
charges for the support or implementation of 911 or enhanced 911
services, including data regarding whether their respective state
collects and distributes such fees or charges, the nature (e.g., amount
and method of assessment or collection) and the amount of revenues
obligated or expended for any purpose other than the purpose for which
any such 911 or enhanced 911 service fees or charges are specified.
Consistent with Sections 6(f) of the NET 911 Act, the Commission will
request that state officials report this information with respect to
the fees and charges in connection with implementation of 911 or E-911
services within their state, including any political subdivision,
Indian tribe and/or village and regional corporation serving any region
established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act that
otherwise lie within their state boundaries. In addition, consistent
with the definition of ``State'' set out in Section 3(40) of the
Communications Act, the Commission will collect this information from,
states as well as the District of Columbia and the inhabited U.S.
Territories and possessions.
Federal Communications Commission.
Katura Jackson,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2017-28472 Filed 1-3-18; 8:45 am]
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