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Title: Handling Confidential
Information.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; Not-for-profit
institutions; Federal Government; and
State, Local, or Tribal Government.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 2,400 respondents; 2,400
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 1–2
hours.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. The statutory
authority for this collection of
information is contained in 5 U.S.C.
552(b)(4), 18 U.S.C. 1905, and 47 U.S.C.
154(i).
Frequency of Response: On occasion
reporting requirement; recordkeeping
and third party disclosure requirements.
Total Annual Burden: 4,300 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No Cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Nature of 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: On August 4, 1998,
the FCC released a Report and Order
(R&O), Examination of Current Policy
Concerning the Treatment of
Confidential Information Submitted to
the Commission, CG Docket No. 96–55.
The R&O included a Model Protective
Order (MPO) that is used, when
appropriate, to grant limited access to
information that the Commission
determines should not be routinely
available for public inspection. The
party granted access to the confidential
information materials must keep a
written record of all copies made and
provide this record to the submitted of
the confidential materials upon request.
This approach was adopted to facilitate
the use of confidential materials under
an MPO, instead of restricting access to
materials. In addition, the FCC amended
47 CFR 0.459(b) to set forth the type of
information that should be included
when a party submits information to the
Commission for which it seeks
confidential treatment. This listing of
types of information to be submitted
was adopted to provide guidance to the
public for confidentiality requests.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
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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
Act (PRA), 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.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB
control number.
DATES: Written comments should be
submitted on or before April 14, 2020.
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 contacts 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: As part of
its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork burdens, and as required by
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the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520),
the FCC 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: 3060–0737.
Title: Disclosure Requirements for
Information Services Provided Under a
Presubscription or Comparable
Arrangement.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 1,000 respondents; 1,000
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 4.5
hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual and
on occasion reporting requirement;
Third party disclosure.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Total Annual Burden: 4,500 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
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 Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Section 64.1501(b) of
the Commission’s rules defines a
presubscription or comparable
arrangement as a contractual agreement
in which an information service
provider makes specified disclosures to
consumers when offering
‘‘presubscribed’’ information services.
The disclosures are intended to
ensure that consumers receive
information regarding the terms and
conditions associated with these
services before they enter into contracts
to subscribe to them.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020–02996 Filed 2–13–20; 8:45 am]
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Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice of re-establishment of a
matching program.
AGENCY:
In accordance with the
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended
(‘‘Privacy Act’’), this notice announces
the re-establishment of a computer
matching program the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC or
Commission or Agency) and the
Universal Service Administrative
Company (USAC) will conduct with the
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). The purpose of
this matching program is to verify the
eligibility of applicants to and
subscribers of the Universal Service
Fund (USF) Lifeline program, which is
administered by USAC under the
direction of the FCC. More information
about this program is provided in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
below.
DATES: Written comments are due on or
before March 16, 2020. This computer
matching program will commence on
March 16, 2020, unless written
comments are received that require a
contrary determination, and will
conclude on September 16, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to Mr.
Leslie F. Smith, Privacy Manager,
Information Technology (IT),
Room 1–C216, FCC, 445 12th Street SW,
Washington, DC 20554, or to
Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Leslie F. Smith, (202) 418–0217, or to
Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Lifeline program provides support for
discounted broadband and voice
services to low-income consumers.
Lifeline is administered by the
Universal Service Administrative
Company (USAC) under FCC direction.
Consumers qualify for Lifeline through
proof of income or participation in a
qualifying program, such as Medicaid,
the Supplemental Nutritional
Assistance Program (SNAP), Federal
Public Housing Assistance,
Supplemental Security Income (SSI),
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Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit,
or various Tribal-specific federal
assistance programs. In a Report and
Order adopted on March 31, 2016, the
Commission ordered USAC to create a
National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier
(National Verifier), including the
National Lifeline Eligibility Database
(LED), that would match data about
Lifeline applicants and subscribers with
other data sources to verify the
eligibility of an applicant or subscriber.
The Commission found that the
National Verifier would reduce
compliance costs for Lifeline service
providers, improve service for Lifeline
subscribers, and reduce waste, fraud,
and abuse in the program.
Participating Agency
The Department of Housing and
Urban Development—HUD Inventory
Management System/PIH Information
Center (IMS/PIC).
Authority for Conducting the Matching
Program
47 U.S.C. 254; 47 CFR 54.400 et seq.;
Lifeline and Link Up Reform and
Modernization, et al., Third Report and
Order, Further Report and Order, and
Order on Reconsideration, 31 FCC Rcd
3962, 4006–21, paras. 126–66 (2016)
(2016 Lifeline Modernization Order).
Purpose(s)
In the 2016 Lifeline Modernization
Order, the FCC required USAC to
develop and operate a National Lifeline
Eligibility Verifier (National Verifier) to
improve efficiency and reduce waste,
fraud, and abuse in the Lifeline
program. The stated purpose of the
National Verifier is ‘‘to increase the
integrity and improve the performance
of the Lifeline program for the benefit of
a variety of Lifeline participants,
including Lifeline providers,
subscribers, states, community-based
organizations, USAC, and the
Commission.’’ 31 FCC Rcd 3962, 4006,
para. 126. To help determine whether
Lifeline applicants and subscribers are
eligible for Lifeline benefits, the Order
contemplates that a USAC-operated
Lifeline Eligibility Database (LED) will
communicate with information systems
and databases operated by other Federal
and State agencies. Id. at 4011–2, paras.
135–7.
Categories of Individuals
The categories of individuals whose
information is involved in this matching
program include, but are not limited to,
those individuals (residing in a single
household) who have applied for
Lifeline benefits; are currently receiving
Lifeline benefits; are individuals who
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enable another individual in their
household to qualify for Lifeline
benefits; are minors whose status
qualifies a parent or guardian for
Lifeline benefits; are individuals who
have received Lifeline benefits; or are
individuals acting on behalf of an
eligible telecommunications carrier
(ETC) who have enrolled individuals in
the Lifeline program.
Categories of Records
The categories of records involved in
the matching program include, but are
not limited to, State of residence;
Lifeline applicant or subscriber’s first or
last name; date of birth; and last four
digits of Social Security Number.
The National Verifier will transfer
these data elements to HUD, which will
respond either ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ that the
individual is enrolled in a Lifelinequalifying assistance program.
System(s) of Records
The USAC records shared as part of
this matching program reside in the
Lifeline system of records, FCC/WCB–1,
Lifeline Program, a notice of which the
FCC published at 82 FR 38686 (Aug. 15,
2017) and became effective on
September 14, 2017.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
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
Act (PRA) of 1995, 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;
SUMMARY:
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-0737; FRS 16490]
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 Act (PRA), 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.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information
unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) 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 OMB control number.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before April 14,
2020. 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 contacts below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email
[email protected] and to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork burdens, and as required by the PRA of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), the FCC 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: 3060-0737.
Title: Disclosure Requirements for Information Services Provided
Under a Presubscription or Comparable Arrangement.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 1,000 respondents; 1,000
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 4.5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting
requirement; Third party disclosure.
Obligation to Respond: Voluntary.
Total Annual Burden: 4,500 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
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 Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Section 64.1501(b) of the Commission's rules
defines a presubscription or comparable arrangement as a contractual
agreement in which an information service provider makes specified
disclosures to consumers when offering ``presubscribed'' information
services.
The disclosures are intended to ensure that consumers receive
information regarding the terms and conditions associated with these
services before they enter into contracts to subscribe to them.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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