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Download as PDF 71498 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 239 / Thursday, December 16, 2021 / Notices FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1181; FR ID 61924] 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 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 February 14, 2022. 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, (202) 418–2991. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1181. khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Dec 15, 2021 Jkt 256001 Title: Study Area Boundary Data Reporting in Esri Shapefile Format, DA 12–1777 and DA 13–282. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities and State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 76 respondents; 76 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 26 hours for submitting updates; less than 1 hour for recertification. Frequency of Response: On occasion and biennially reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 254(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 1,297 hours. Total Annual Cost: $20,072. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No questions of a confidential nature are asked. Needs and Uses: The Commission uses the study area boundary data collected through 3060–1181 to implement certain universal service reforms. The Universal Service Fund supports the deployment of voice and broadband-capable infrastructure in rural, high cost areas. High-cost support is granted to a carrier based on the characteristics of its ‘‘study area,’’ the geographic area served by an incumbent local exchange carrier within a state. Therefore, complete and accurate study area boundary data are essential for calculating a carrier’s costs and expenses, which in turn determine the amount of support that carrier can receive to serve high-cost areas. In December 2012, the Commission submitted a request for emergency preapproval of this collection, which the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) granted on January 23, 2013. On June 12, 2013, the Commission submitted a request for a three-year extension of the collection to July 31, 2016 (78 FR 34382), which OMB approved on July 31, 2013 (78 FR 76312). Initial study area boundaries were submitted in 2013. These maps were submitted via a secure internetbrowser web interface developed and maintained by the Commission. 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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1181; FR ID 61924]


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) 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 February 
14, 2022. 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, (202) 418-2991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1181.
    Title: Study Area Boundary Data Reporting in Esri Shapefile Format, 
DA 12-1777 and DA 13-282.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities and State, Local 
or Tribal Government.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 76 respondents; 76 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 26 hours for submitting updates; less 
than 1 hour for recertification. Frequency of Response: On occasion and 
biennially reporting requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. Statutory authority for this 
information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 254(b) of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 1,297 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $20,072.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: No questions of a 
confidential nature are asked.
    Needs and Uses: The Commission uses the study area boundary data 
collected through 3060-1181 to implement certain universal service 
reforms. The Universal Service Fund supports the deployment of voice 
and broadband-capable infrastructure in rural, high cost areas. High-
cost support is granted to a carrier based on the characteristics of 
its ``study area,'' the geographic area served by an incumbent local 
exchange carrier within a state. Therefore, complete and accurate study 
area boundary data are essential for calculating a carrier's costs and 
expenses, which in turn determine the amount of support that carrier 
can receive to serve high-cost areas. In December 2012, the Commission 
submitted a request for emergency preapproval of this collection, which 
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) granted on January 23, 2013. 
On June 12, 2013, the Commission submitted a request for a three-year 
extension of the collection to July 31, 2016 (78 FR 34382), which OMB 
approved on July 31, 2013 (78 FR 76312). Initial study area boundaries 
were submitted in 2013. These maps were submitted via a secure 
internet-browser web interface developed and maintained by the 
Commission. If a study area boundary changes, filers are required to 
submit, via this interface, revised boundary data incorporating such 
changes by March 15 of the year following the change. In addition, all 
filers are required to recertify their study area boundaries every two 
years.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2021-27175 Filed 12-15-21; 8:45 am]
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