Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 16597-16598 [2021-06638]

Download as PDF jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 30, 2021 / Notices Applicants: Shaw Creek Solar, LLC. Description: Baseline eTariff Filing: Shaw Creek Solar, LLC Application for MBR Authority to be effective 5/23/2021. Filed Date: 3/23/21. Accession Number: 20210323–5181. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–1507–000. Applicants: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of Service Agreement No. 884 to be effective 2/25/2020. Filed Date: 3/23/21. Accession Number: 20210323–5198. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/13/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–1508–000. Applicants: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Description: Tariff Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of Rate Schedule FERC No. 233 to be effective 11/5/2020. Filed Date: 3/24/21. Accession Number: 20210324–5043. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 4/14/21. Docket Numbers: ER21–1509–000. 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For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: March 24, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–06508 Filed 3–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:59 Mar 29, 2021 Jkt 253001 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [FR ID: 18517] Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of a new matching program. AGENCY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (‘‘Privacy Act’’), this document announces the 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 Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) (collectively, Agencies). The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which is administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC, or other federal programs that use qualification for the FCC’s Lifeline Program as an eligibility criterion. More information about this program is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. DATES: Written comments are due on or before April 29, 2021. This computer matching program will commence on April 29, 2021, and will conclude 18 months after becoming effective. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Margaret Drake, FCC, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, or to Privacy@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Drake at 202–417–1707 or Privacy@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP) was established by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Public Law 116–260, 134 Stat. 1182. EBBP is a program that will help low-income Americans obtain discounted broadband service and onetime co-pay for a connected device (laptop, desktop computer or tablet). This program was created specifically to assist American families’ access to broadband, which has proven to be essential for work, school, and healthcare during the public health emergency that exists as a result of COVID–19. A household may qualify for the EBBP benefit under various criteria, including an individual qualifying for the FCC’s Lifeline program. In a Report and Order adopted on March 31, 2016 (81 FR 33026, May 24, 2016), the Commission ordered USAC to create a National Lifeline Eligibility SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16597 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. 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 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits administered by the Utah DWS. Under FCC rules, consumers receiving these benefits qualify for Lifeline discounts and also for EBBP benefits. PARTICIPATING NON–FEDERAL AGENCIES: Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING PROGRAM: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Pub. L. 116–260, 134 Stat. 1182; 47 CFR part 54. PURPOSE(S): 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 Utah DWS. Under E:\FR\FM\30MRN1.SGM 30MRN1 16598 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 59 / Tuesday, March 30, 2021 / Notices 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 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. CATEGORIES OF RECORDS: The categories of records involved in the matching program include, but are not limited to last name, date of birth and the last four digits of the applicant’s Social Security Number. The National Verifier will transfer these data elements to the Utah DWS, which will respond either ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ that the individual meets the income verification standard or is enrolled in an EBBP-qualifying assistance program: State of Utah’s SNAP or Medicaid. SYSTEM(S) OF RECORDS: 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 was published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 11523 (Feb. 25, 2021). filings impacted by the recent cyberattack against K Line, for a period of up to 60 days following the cyber-attack.’’ In order for the Commission to make a thorough evaluation of the requested exemption and rulemaking presented in the Petition, pursuant to 46 CFR 502.92, interested parties are requested to submit views or arguments in reply to the Petition no later than April 5, 2021. Replies shall be sent to the Secretary by email to Secretary@fmc.gov, and replies shall be served on Petitioner, K Line America, Inc., 4860 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. 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[FR Doc. 2021–06463 Filed 3–29–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM [FR Doc. 2021–06498 Filed 3–29–21; 8:45 am] FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION contacting the appropriate Federal Reserve Bank and from the Board’s Freedom of Information Office at https://www.federalreserve.gov/foia/ request.htm. Interested persons may express their views in writing on the standards enumerated in paragraph 7 of the Act. Comments regarding each of these applications must be received at the Reserve Bank indicated or the offices of the Board of Governors, Ann E. Misback, Secretary of the Board, 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20551–0001, not later than April 13, 2021. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (Colette A. Fried, Assistant Vice President) 230 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60690–1414: 1. The Norman L. Nelson Revocable Trust, Norman L. Nelson, trustee; and the Diane P. Nelson Bank Stock Trust, Diane P. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 59 (Tuesday, March 30, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16597-16598]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06638]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[FR ID: 18517]


Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice of a new matching program.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended 
(``Privacy Act''), this document announces the 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 Utah Department of 
Workforce Services (DWS) (collectively, Agencies). The purpose of this 
matching program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and 
subscribers of the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which is 
administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC, or other federal 
programs that use qualification for the FCC's Lifeline Program as an 
eligibility criterion. More information about this program is provided 
in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below.

DATES: Written comments are due on or before April 29, 2021. This 
computer matching program will commence on April 29, 2021, and will 
conclude 18 months after becoming effective.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to Margaret Drake, FCC, 45 L Street NE, 
Washington, DC 20554, or to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Drake at 202-417-1707 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program 
(EBBP) was established by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations 
Act of 2021, Public Law 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182. EBBP is a program that 
will help low-income Americans obtain discounted broadband service and 
one-time co-pay for a connected device (laptop, desktop computer or 
tablet). This program was created specifically to assist American 
families' access to broadband, which has proven to be essential for 
work, school, and healthcare during the public health emergency that 
exists as a result of COVID-19. A household may qualify for the EBBP 
benefit under various criteria, including an individual qualifying for 
the FCC's Lifeline program.
    In a Report and Order adopted on March 31, 2016 (81 FR 33026, May 
24, 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. 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 Supplemental Nutrition 
Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits administered by the Utah DWS. Under 
FCC rules, consumers receiving these benefits qualify for Lifeline 
discounts and also for EBBP benefits.

PARTICIPATING NON-FEDERAL AGENCIES:
    Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS)

AUTHORITY FOR CONDUCTING THE MATCHING PROGRAM:
    Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, Pub. L. 116-260, 134 Stat. 
1182; 47 CFR part 54.

PURPOSE(S):
    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 Utah DWS. Under

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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 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.

CATEGORIES OF RECORDS:
    The categories of records involved in the matching program include, 
but are not limited to last name, date of birth and the last four 
digits of the applicant's Social Security Number. The National Verifier 
will transfer these data elements to the Utah DWS, which will respond 
either ``yes'' or ``no'' that the individual meets the income 
verification standard or is enrolled in an EBBP-qualifying assistance 
program: State of Utah's SNAP or Medicaid.

SYSTEM(S) OF RECORDS:
    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 was published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 11523 
(Feb. 25, 2021).

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-06638 Filed 3-29-21; 8:45 am]
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