Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers, Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support, 41930-41931 [2020-13611]

Download as PDF 41930 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 134 / Monday, July 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations Services (part 101, subpart G, of this chapter); 218–219 MHz Service (part 95, subpart F, of this chapter); 220–222 MHz Service, excluding public safety licenses (part 90, subpart T, of this chapter); 600 MHz Service (part 27, subpart N); 700 MHz Commercial Services (part 27, subpart F and H); 700 MHz Guard Band Service (part 27, subpart G); 800 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service (part 90, subpart S); 900 MHz Specialized Mobile Radio Service (part 90, subpart S); 3.7 GHz Service (part 27, subpart O); Advanced Wireless Services (part 27, subparts K and L); Air-Ground Radiotelephone Service (Commercial Aviation) (part 22, subpart G, of this chapter); Broadband Personal Communications Service (part 24, subpart E, of this chapter); Broadband Radio Service (part 27, subpart M); Cellular Radiotelephone Service (part 22, subpart H); Citizens Broadband Radio Service (part 96, subpart C, of this chapter); Dedicated Short Range Communications Service, excluding public safety licenses (part 90, subpart M); Educational Broadband Service (part 27, subpart M); H Block Service (part 27, subpart K); Local Multipoint Distribution Service (part 101, subpart L); Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service (part 101, subpart P); Multilateration Location and Monitoring Service (part 90, subpart M); Multiple Address Systems (EAs) (part 101, subpart O); Narrowband Personal Communications Service (part 24, subpart D); Paging and Radiotelephone Service (part 22, subpart E; part 90, subpart P); VHF Public Coast Stations, including Automated Maritime Telecommunications Systems (part 80, subpart J, of this chapter); Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service (part 30 of this chapter); and Wireless Communications Service (part 27, subpart D). * * * * * [FR Doc. 2020–14885 Filed 7–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 54 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES [WC Docket Nos. 17–287, 11–42, 09–197; FCC 19–111; FRS 16877] Bridging the Digital Divide for LowIncome Consumers, Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:48 Jul 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 Final rule; announcement of effective date. ACTION: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, a revision to an information collection associated with the rules for the Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization contained in the Commission’s Order, FCC 19–111. This document is consistent with the Fifth Report and Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of the new information collection requirements. DATES: The amendments to amendatory instructions 6.b. (§ 54.404(b)(12)) and 11 (§ 54.410(f)) published at 84 FR 71308, December 27, 2019, are effective October 13, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Page, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418–7400 or TTY: (202) 418–0484. For additional information concerning the Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991 or via email: Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission submitted new information collection requirements for review and approval by OMB, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, on April 29, 2020, which were approved by the OMB on June 15, 2020. The information collection requirements are contained in the Commission’s Fifth Report and Order, Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2019 Lifeline Order), FCC 19–111 published at 84 FR 71308, December 27, 2019. The OMB Control Number is 3060–0819. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of the rules published December 27, 2019 that required PRA approval. If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed herein, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, the Commission will accept your comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060–0819, in your correspondence. Due to the COVID–19 pandemic, the Commission’s headquarters will be closed to the general public and will SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 only be accepting electronic submissions until further notice. 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 Commission is notifying the public that it received OMB approval on June 15, 2020, for the information collection requirements contained in 47 CFR 54.404(b)(12) and 47 CFR 54.410(f). 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 3060–0819. 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 Number: 3060–0819. OMB Approval Date: June 15, 2020. OMB Expiration Date: June 30, 2023. Title: Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers, Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support. Form No.: FCC Form 481, 497, 555, 5629, 5630, and 5631. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households and business or other forprofit enterprises. Number of Respondents and Responses: 18,335,775 respondents; 20,102,235 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.0167–125 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual, biennial, monthly, daily and on occasion reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement and thirdparty disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority is contained in Sections 1, 4(i), 5, 201, 205, 214, 219, 220, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and section 706 of the Communications Act of 1996, E:\FR\FM\13JYR1.SGM 13JYR1 jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 134 / Monday, July 13, 2020 / Rules and Regulations as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 155, 201, 205, 214, 219, 220, 254, 303(r), 403, and 1302. Total Annual Burden: 8,531,854 hours. Total Annual Cost: $937,500. Privacy Impact Assessment: Yes. The Commission completed a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for some of the information collection requirements contained in this collection. The PIA was published in the Federal Register at 82 FR 38686 on August 15, 2017. The PIA may be reviewed at: https:// www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy_ Impact_Assessment.html. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Some of the requirements contained in this information collection affect individuals or households, and thus, there are impacts under the Privacy Act. The FCC’s system of records notice (SORN) associated with this collection is FCC/WCB–1, ‘‘Lifeline Program.’’ The Commission will use the information contained in FCC/WCB–1 to cover the personally identifiable information (PII) that is required as part of the Lifeline Program (Lifeline). As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the Commission published FCC/WCB–1 Lifeline Program in the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38686). Also, respondents may request materials or information submitted to the Commission or to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC or Administrator) be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC’s rules. We note that USAC must preserve the confidentiality of all data obtained from respondents; must not use the data except for purposes of administering the universal service programs; and must not disclose data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. Needs and Uses: This collection is used to restore the traditional state and federal roles in designating eligible telecommunications carriers (ETC) and eliminate the Lifeline Broadband Provider (LBP) category as a result of the 2019 Lifeline Order. This revision codifies a requirement that enrollment representatives must register with USAC before interacting with USAC’s systems. This revision also implements several process and procedural changes to further bolster program integrity efforts, requiring minor modifications to the previously approved requirements. These changes have a moderate impact VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:48 Jul 10, 2020 Jkt 250001 on the overall burden, increasing the burden hours for some requirements and decreasing the burden hours for other requirements. Federal Communications Commission. Cecilia Sigmund, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–13611 Filed 7–10–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 200227–0066; RTID 0648– XY095] Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic Zone Off Alaska; Kamchatka Flounder in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce. ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. AGENCY: NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Kamchatka flounder in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands management area (BSAI). This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the 2020 Kamchatka flounder initial total allowable catch (ITAC) in the BSAI. DATES: Effective 1200 hours, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), July 8, 2020, through 2400 hours, A.l.t., December 31, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS manages the groundfish fishery in the BSAI according to the Fishery Management Plan for Groundfish of the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council under authority of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Regulations governing fishing by U.S. vessels in accordance with the FMP appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600 and 50 CFR part 679. The 2020 Kamchatka flounder ITAC in the BSAI is 5,780 metric tons (mt) as established by the final 2020 and 2021 harvest specifications for groundfish in the BSAI (85 FR 13553, March 9, 2020). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 41931 In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(i), the Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS (Regional Administrator), has determined that the 2020 Kamchatka flounder ITAC in the BSAI will soon be reached. Therefore, the Regional Administrator is establishing a directed fishing allowance of 2,000 mt, and is setting aside the remaining 3,780 mt as incidental catch to support other anticipated groundfish fisheries. In accordance with § 679.20(d)(1)(iii), the Regional Administrator finds that this directed fishing allowance has been reached. Consequently, NMFS is prohibiting directed fishing for Kamchatka flounder in the BSAI. While this closure is effective the maximum retainable amounts at § 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip. Classification This action responds to the best available information recently obtained from the fishery. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, NOAA (AA), finds good cause to waive the requirement to provide prior notice and opportunity for public comment pursuant to the authority set forth at 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B) as such requirement is impracticable and contrary to the public interest. This requirement is impracticable and contrary to the public interest as it would prevent NMFS from responding to the most recent fisheries data in a timely fashion and would delay the closure of Kamchatka flounder to directed fishing in the BSAI. NMFS was unable to publish a notice providing time for public comment because the most recent, relevant data only became available as of July 7, 2020. The AA also finds good cause to waive the 30-day delay in the effective date of this action under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3). This finding is based upon the reasons provided above for waiver of prior notice and opportunity for public comment. This action is required by § 679.20 and is exempt from review under Executive Order 12866. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: July 8, 2020. Ngagne Jafnar Gueye, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. 2020–15073 Filed 7–8–20; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 3510–22–P E:\FR\FM\13JYR1.SGM 13JYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 134 (Monday, July 13, 2020)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-13611]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 54

[WC Docket Nos. 17-287, 11-42, 09-197; FCC 19-111; FRS 16877]


Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers, Lifeline 
and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications Carriers 
Eligible for Universal Service Support

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission 
(Commission) announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
has approved, for a period of three years, a revision to an information 
collection associated with the rules for the Lifeline and Link Up 
Reform and Modernization contained in the Commission's Order, FCC 19-
111. This document is consistent with the Fifth Report and Order, 
Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration, and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which stated that the Commission would 
publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective 
date of the new information collection requirements.

DATES: The amendments to amendatory instructions 6.b. (Sec.  
54.404(b)(12)) and 11 (Sec.  54.410(f)) published at 84 FR 71308, 
December 27, 2019, are effective October 13, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nicholas Page, Telecommunications 
Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, (202) 418-7400 or 
TTY: (202) 418-0484. For additional information concerning the 
Paperwork Reduction Act information collection requirements contact 
Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991 or via email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission submitted new information 
collection requirements for review and approval by OMB, as required by 
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, on April 29, 2020, which 
were approved by the OMB on June 15, 2020. The information collection 
requirements are contained in the Commission's Fifth Report and Order, 
Memorandum Opinion and Order and Order on Reconsideration, and Further 
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (2019 Lifeline Order), FCC 19-111 
published at 84 FR 71308, December 27, 2019. The OMB Control Number is 
3060-0819. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of 
the effective date of the rules published December 27, 2019 that 
required PRA approval. If you have any comments on the burden estimates 
listed herein, or how the Commission can improve the collections and 
reduce any burdens caused thereby, the Commission will accept your 
comments via email at [email protected]. Please include the OMB Control 
Number, 3060-0819, in your correspondence. Due to the COVID-19 
pandemic, the Commission's headquarters will be closed to the general 
public and will only be accepting electronic submissions until further 
notice.
    To request materials in accessible formats for people with 
disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), 
send an email to [email protected] 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 Commission is notifying the public that it received OMB 
approval on June 15, 2020, for the information collection requirements 
contained in 47 CFR 54.404(b)(12) and 47 CFR 54.410(f). 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 3060-0819.
    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 Number: 3060-0819.
    OMB Approval Date: June 15, 2020.
    OMB Expiration Date: June 30, 2023.
    Title: Bridging the Digital Divide for Low-Income Consumers, 
Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization, Telecommunications 
Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support.
    Form No.: FCC Form 481, 497, 555, 5629, 5630, and 5631.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households and business or other for-
profit enterprises.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 18,335,775 respondents; 
20,102,235 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.0167-125 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual, biennial, monthly, daily and on 
occasion reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement and third-
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority is contained in Sections 1, 4(i), 5, 201, 205, 214, 
219, 220, 254, 303(r), and 403 of the Communications Act of 1934, as 
amended, and section 706 of the Communications Act of 1996,

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as amended; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 155, 201, 205, 214, 219, 220, 254, 
303(r), 403, and 1302.
    Total Annual Burden: 8,531,854 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $937,500.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: Yes. The Commission completed a Privacy 
Impact Assessment (PIA) for some of the information collection 
requirements contained in this collection. The PIA was published in the 
Federal Register at 82 FR 38686 on August 15, 2017. The PIA may be 
reviewed at: https://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy_Impact_Assessment.html.
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Some of the requirements 
contained in this information collection affect individuals or 
households, and thus, there are impacts under the Privacy Act. The 
FCC's system of records notice (SORN) associated with this collection 
is FCC/WCB-1, ``Lifeline Program.''
    The Commission will use the information contained in FCC/WCB-1 to 
cover the personally identifiable information (PII) that is required as 
part of the Lifeline Program (Lifeline).
    As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 552a, 
the Commission published FCC/WCB-1 Lifeline Program in the Federal 
Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38686).
    Also, respondents may request materials or information submitted to 
the Commission or to the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC 
or Administrator) be withheld from public inspection under 47 CFR 0.459 
of the FCC's rules. We note that USAC must preserve the confidentiality 
of all data obtained from respondents; must not use the data except for 
purposes of administering the universal service programs; and must not 
disclose data in company-specific form unless directed to do so by the 
Commission.
    Needs and Uses: This collection is used to restore the traditional 
state and federal roles in designating eligible telecommunications 
carriers (ETC) and eliminate the Lifeline Broadband Provider (LBP) 
category as a result of the 2019 Lifeline Order. This revision codifies 
a requirement that enrollment representatives must register with USAC 
before interacting with USAC's systems. This revision also implements 
several process and procedural changes to further bolster program 
integrity efforts, requiring minor modifications to the previously 
approved requirements. These changes have a moderate impact on the 
overall burden, increasing the burden hours for some requirements and 
decreasing the burden hours for other requirements.

Federal Communications Commission.
Cecilia Sigmund,
Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2020-13611 Filed 7-10-20; 8:45 am]
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