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Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2021 directs the FCC to leverage the
National Verifier to verify applicants’
eligibility for EBBP. The purpose of this
matching program is to verify the
eligibility of EBBP applicants and
subscribers by determining whether
they receive Medicaid or Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
benefits administered by the
Pennsylvania Department of Human
Services. Under FCC rules, consumers
receiving these benefits qualify for
Lifeline discounts and also for EBBP
benefits.
PARTICIPATING NON-FEDERAL AGENCIES:
Pennsylvania Department of Human
Services (PDHS).
AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING
PROGRAM:
Consolidated Appropriations Act of
2021, Public Law 116–260, 134 Stat.
1182; 47 CFR part 54.
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In the 2016 Lifeline Modernization
Order (81 FR 33026, May 24, 2016), the
FCC required USAC to develop and
operate the 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
the USAC-operated LED will
communicate with information systems
and databases operated by other Federal
and State agencies. Id. at 4011–2, paras.
135–7.
The Consolidated Appropriations Act
of 2021 directs the FCC to leverage the
National Verifier to verify applicants’
eligibility for EBBP. The purpose of this
matching program is to verify the
eligibility of EBBP applicants and
subscribers by determining whether
they receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits
administered by the Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services. Under
FCC rules, consumers receiving these
benefits qualify for Lifeline discounts
and also for EBBP benefits.
CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUALS:
The categories of individuals whose
information is involved in the matching
program include, but are not limited to,
those individuals who have applied for
EBBP benefits; are currently receiving
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CATEGORIES OF RECORDS:
The categories of records involved in
the matching program include, but are
not limited to, the last four digits of the
applicant’s Social Security Number,
date of birth, and first name or last
name. The National Verifier will
transfer these data elements to the
Pennsylvania DHS which will respond
either ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ that the individual
is enrolled in a EBBP-qualifying
assistance program: State of
Pennsylvania’s SNAP or Medicaid.
SYSTEM(S) OF RECORDS:
PURPOSE(S):
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benefits; are individuals who enable
another individual in their household to
qualify for EBBP benefits; are minors
whose status qualifies a parent or
guardian for EBBP benefits; or are
individuals who have received EBBP
benefits.
The USAC records shared as part of
this matching program reside in the
EBBP system of records, FCC/WCB–3,
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program,
which can be found on the FCC website
at https://www.fcc.gov/managingdirector/privacy-transparency/privacyact-information#systems.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–1030; FRS 17516]
Information Collection Being
Submitted for Review and Approval to
Office of Management and Budget
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
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.
Pursuant to the Small Business
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC
seeks specific comment on how it can
further reduce the information
collection burden for small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
SUMMARY:
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information collection should be
submitted on or before April 2, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular information
collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under
30-day Review—Open for Public
Comments’’ or by using the search
function. Your comment must be
submitted into www.reginfo.gov per the
above instructions for it to be
considered. In addition to submitting in
www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of
your comment on the proposed
information collection to Cathy
Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@
fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
Include in the comments the OMB
control number as shown in the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information or copies of the
information collection, contact Cathy
Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a
copy of this information collection
request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go
to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the
section of the web page called
‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on
the downward-pointing arrow in the
‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the
‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4)
select ‘‘Federal Communications
Commission’’ from the list of agencies
presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box,
(5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the
right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6)
when the list of FCC ICRs currently
under review appears, look for the Title
of this ICR and then click on the ICR
Reference Number. A copy of the FCC
submission to OMB will be displayed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Commission 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.
As part of its continuing effort to
reduce paperwork burdens, as required
by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC
invited the general public and other
Federal Agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collection.
Comments are requested concerning: (a)
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;
(b) the accuracy of the Commission’s
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burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance
the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; and (d) 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. Pursuant to the
Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of
2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C.
3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks specific
comment on how it might ‘‘further
reduce the information collection
burden for small business concerns with
fewer than 25 employees.’’
OMB Control Number: 3060–1030.
Title: Service Rules for Advanced
Wireless Services (AWS) in the 1.7 GHz
and 2.1 GHz Bands.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; state, local, or tribal
government; Federal Government and
not for profit institutions.
Number of Respondents: 223
Respondents; 3,463 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 to
5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual, semiannual, one time, and on occasion
reporting requirements, recordkeeping
requirement, third-party disclosure
requirements, and every ten years
reporting requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain or retain benefits. The statutory
authority for this collection is contained
in sections 1, 2, 4(i), 201, 301, 302, 303,
307, 308, 309, 310, 316, 319, 324, 332,
and 333 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, and sections 6003,
6004, and 6401 of the Middle Class Tax
Relief Act of 2012, Public Law 112–96,
126 Stat. 156, 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i),
201, 301, 302(a), 303, 307, 308, 309, 310,
316, 319, 324, 332, 333, 1403, 1404, and
1451.
Total Annual Burden: 10,351 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $471,690.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No
impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
There is no need for confidentiality with
this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: The currently
approved information collections under
Control No. 3060–1030 relate to three
groups of Advanced Wireless Service
(‘‘AWS’’) spectrum, commonly referred
to as AWS–1, AWS–3, and AWS–4. The
FCC’s policies and rules apply to
application, licensing, operating and
technical rules for this spectrum. The
respondents are AWS licensees,
incumbent Fixed Microwave Service
(FS) and Broadband Radio Service (BRS)
licensees that relocate out of the AWS
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bands. AWS licensees also have
coordination requirements with certain
Federal Government incumbents.
Recordkeeping, reporting, and thirdparty disclosure requirements
associated with the FCC items listed in
item 1 of the supporting statement will
be used by incumbent licensees and
new entrants to negotiate relocation
agreements and to coordinate operations
to avoid interference. The information
also will be used by licensees to
determine reimbursement obligations of
other licensees pursuant to the
Commission’s rules, and notify to notify
such licensees of their reimbursement
obligations. Additionally, the
information will be used to facilitate
dispute resolution and for FCC oversight
of the cost-sharing plan.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021–04396 Filed 3–2–21; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
[OMB 3060–XXXX; FRS 17513]
Information Collection Being
Submitted for Review and Approval to
Office of Management and Budget
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
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.
Pursuant to the Small Business
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC
seeks specific comment on how it might
‘‘further reduce the information
collection burden for small business
concerns with fewer than 25
employees.’’ The Commission 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.
SUMMARY:
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
DATES:
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information collection should be
submitted on or before April 2, 2021.
Comments should be sent to
www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.
Find this particular information
collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under
30-day Review—Open for Public
Comments’’ or by using the search
function. Your comment must be
submitted into www.reginfo.gov per the
above instructions for it to be
considered. In addition to submitting in
www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of
your comment on the proposed
information collection to Nicole Ongele,
FCC, via email to PRA@fcc.gov and to
Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. Include in the
comments the OMB control number as
shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION below.
ADDRESSES:
For
additional information or copies of the
information collection, contact Nicole
Ongele at (202) 418–2991. To view a
copy of this information collection
request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go
to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/
public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the
section of the web page called
‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on
the downward-pointing arrow in the
‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the
‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4)
select ‘‘Federal Communications
Commission’’ from the list of agencies
presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box,
(5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the
right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6)
when the list of FCC ICRs currently
under review appears, look for the Title
of this ICR and then click on the ICR
Reference Number. A copy of the FCC
submission to OMB will be displayed.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
As part of
its continuing effort to reduce
paperwork burdens, as required by the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC invited
the general public and other Federal
Agencies to take this opportunity to
comment on the following information
collection. Comments are requested
concerning: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the
Commission’s burden estimates; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information collected; and
(d) 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.
Pursuant to the Small Business
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
[OMB 3060-1030; FRS 17516]
Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to
Office of Management and Budget
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,
as required by the Paperwork Reduction 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. Pursuant to the Small Business
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it
can further reduce the information collection burden for small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be submitted on or before April 2, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using
the search function. Your comment must be submitted into
www.reginfo.gov per the above instructions for it to be considered. In
addition to submitting in www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of your
comment on the proposed information collection to Cathy Williams, FCC,
via email to [email protected] and to [email protected]. Include in the
comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR)
submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ``Currently
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4)
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and
then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to
OMB will be displayed.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission 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.
As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on the following information
collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) 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; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's
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burden estimates; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collected; and (d) 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of
2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks
specific comment on how it might ``further reduce the information
collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25
employees.''
OMB Control Number: 3060-1030.
Title: Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) in the
1.7 GHz and 2.1 GHz Bands.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; state, local,
or tribal government; Federal Government and not for profit
institutions.
Number of Respondents: 223 Respondents; 3,463 responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.25 to 5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual, semi-annual, one time, and on
occasion reporting requirements, recordkeeping requirement, third-party
disclosure requirements, and every ten years reporting requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority for this collection is contained in sections 1, 2,
4(i), 201, 301, 302, 303, 307, 308, 309, 310, 316, 319, 324, 332, and
333 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and sections 6003,
6004, and 6401 of the Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2012, Public Law
112-96, 126 Stat. 156, 47 U.S.C. 151, 152, 154(i), 201, 301, 302(a),
303, 307, 308, 309, 310, 316, 319, 324, 332, 333, 1403, 1404, and 1451.
Total Annual Burden: 10,351 hours.
Total Annual Cost: $471,690.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for
confidentiality with this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: The currently approved information collections
under Control No. 3060-1030 relate to three groups of Advanced Wireless
Service (``AWS'') spectrum, commonly referred to as AWS-1, AWS-3, and
AWS-4. The FCC's policies and rules apply to application, licensing,
operating and technical rules for this spectrum. The respondents are
AWS licensees, incumbent Fixed Microwave Service (FS) and Broadband
Radio Service (BRS) licensees that relocate out of the AWS bands. AWS
licensees also have coordination requirements with certain Federal
Government incumbents.
Recordkeeping, reporting, and third-party disclosure requirements
associated with the FCC items listed in item 1 of the supporting
statement will be used by incumbent licensees and new entrants to
negotiate relocation agreements and to coordinate operations to avoid
interference. The information also will be used by licensees to
determine reimbursement obligations of other licensees pursuant to the
Commission's rules, and notify to notify such licensees of their
reimbursement obligations. Additionally, the information will be used
to facilitate dispute resolution and for FCC oversight of the cost-
sharing plan.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
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