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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 2. Information is requested on the criteria that should be used to evaluate scientific integrity policies: Content, implementation, outcomes, and impacts in Federal agencies and other components of the Executive Branch. Consider methods and metrics for evaluating elements such as, but not limited to: Policy provisions, practices, capacity, and actions so that determinations can be made on their efficacy to achieve desired outcomes and impacts. 3. Information is requested on how to ensure that scientific integrity evaluation findings, and other findings that evolve over time, such as findings on the emergent issues identified above, lead to iterative improvement of Federal scientific integrity policy and practices. Consider information covering, but not limited to: Types and frequency of evaluation of agency scientific integrity policies and practices; steps that OSTP, Federal agencies, and other components of the Executive Branch should take to ensure regular comprehensive evaluation and continuous improvement of scientific integrity policies and practices; and other mechanisms or process elements that should be included in the framework to ensure effective iterative improvement of Federal scientific integrity policy and practices. 4. Information is requested on how to ensure the long-term viability and implementation of Federal scientific integrity policies, practices, and culture through future Administrations. Consider information on, but not limited to: Ways to ensure Federal scientific integrity is robust through changes in government leadership, funding, and cultural shifts; how to institutionalize policies and practices that ensure the integrity of science, build and sustain a culture of scientific integrity, and encourage transparency; and how to provide accountability, such as through procedures to identify, address, and provide appropriate and meaningful consequences for instances when scientific integrity policies have been violated. Dated: February 28, 2022. Stacy Murphy, Operations Manager. [FR Doc. 2022–04466 Filed 3–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3270–F1–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [GN Docket No. 19–329; FR ID 73477] Federal Advisory Committee Act; Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States (Task Force) will hold its next meeting via live internet link. DATES: March 21, 2022. The meeting will come to order at 10:00 a.m. EST. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via conference call and be available to the public via live feed from the FCC’s web page at www.fcc.gov/live. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Cuttner, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 418–2145, or Elizabeth.Cuttner@fcc.gov; Stacy Ferraro, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 418–0795, or Stacy.Ferraro@fcc.gov; or Lauren Garry, Deputy Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 418–0942, or Lauren.Garry@ fcc.gov. SUMMARY: 12167 requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fill. Proposed Agenda: At this meeting, the Task Force will provide updates on Task Force administration; review and discuss programs and policies relevant to the Task Force’s duties; and continue to discuss strategies to advance broadband deployment on agricultural land and promote precision agriculture. This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the Task Force Chair and the Designated Federal Officer. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–04415 Filed 3–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [FR ID: 74524] 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 a new computer matching program the Federal Communications Commission (‘‘FCC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘Agency’’) and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) will conduct with the Virginia Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Social Services (‘‘Department’’) meeting will be held on March 21, 2022 (‘‘Agency’’). The purpose of this at 10:00 a.m. EST and may be viewed matching program is to verify the live, by the public, at https:// eligibility of applicants to and www.fcc.gov/live. Any questions that subscribers of Lifeline, and the arise during the meeting should be sent Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), to PrecisionAgTF@fcc.gov and will be both of which are administered by answered at a later date. Members of the USAC under the direction of the FCC. public may submit comments to the More information about these programs Task Force in the FCC’s Electronic is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY Comment Filing System, ECFS, at INFORMATION section below. www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Comments to the Task DATES: Written comments are due on or Force should be filed in GN Docket No. before April 4, 2022. This computer 19–329. Open captioning will be matching program will commence on provided for this event. Other April 4, 2022, and will conclude 18 reasonable accommodations for people months after the effective date. with disabilities are available upon ADDRESSES: Send comments to Linda request. Requests for such Oliver, FCC, 45 L Street NE, accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling Washington, DC 20554, or to Privacy@ fcc.gov. the Consumer & Governmental Affairs FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice). Such Linda Oliver at 202–418–1732 or requests should include a detailed Privacy@fcc.gov. description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The way the FCC can contact you if it needs Lifeline program provides support for more information. Please allow at least discounted broadband and voice five days’ advance notice; last-minute services to low-income consumers. PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 12168 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 42 / Thursday, March 3, 2022 / Notices 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), Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or various Tribal-specific federal assistance programs. In the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law 116–260, 134 stat. 1182, 2129–36 (2020) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1301 nt.), Congress created the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, and directed use of the National Verifier to determine eligibility based on various criteria, including the qualifications for Lifeline (Medicaid, SNAP, etc.). EBBP provided $3.2 billion in monthly consumer discounts for broadband service and one-time provider reimbursement for a connected device (laptop, desktop computer or tablet). In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117–58, 135 stat. 429, 1238–44 (2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1751–52), Congress modified and extended EBBP, provided an additional $14.2 billion, and renamed it the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). A household may qualify for the ACP 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) (2016 Lifeline Modernization Order), 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 ACP. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility of Lifeline and ACP applicants and subscribers by determining whether they receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Participating Agencies: Virginia Department of Social Services. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Mar 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 Authority for Conducting the Matching Program: The authority for the FCC’s ACP is Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117–58, 135 stat. 429, 1238–44 (2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1751–52); 47 CFR part 54. The authority for the FCC’s Lifeline program is 47 U.S.C. 254; 47 CFR 54.400 through 54.423; 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): The purpose of this modified matching agreement is to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline, as well as to ACP and other Federal programs that use qualification for Lifeline as an eligibility criterion. This new agreement will permit eligibility verification for the Lifeline program and ACP by checking an applicant’s/subscriber’s participation in Medicaid and SNAP in Virginia. Under FCC rules, consumers receiving these benefits qualify for Lifeline discounts and also for ACP 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 Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; are currently receiving Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; are individuals who enable another individual in their household to qualify for Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; are minors whose status qualifies a parent or guardian for Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; or are individuals who have received Lifeline and/or ACP benefits. 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 last name. The National Verifier will transfer these data elements to the Virginia Department of Social Services, which will respond either ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ that the individual is enrolled in a qualifying assistance program: Medicaid or SNAP administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services. System(s) of Records: The records shared as part of this matching program reside in the Lifeline system of records, FCC/WCB–1, Lifeline, which was published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 11526 (Feb. 25, 2021). The records shared as part of this matching program reside in the ACP system of records, FCC/WCB–3, Affordable Connectivity Program, which was published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 71494 (Dec. 16, 2021). PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2022–04421 Filed 3–2–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and its continuation at the conclusion of the open meeting on March 10, 2022. PLACE: 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC and virtual (this meeting will be a hybrid meeting). STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: Compliance matters pursuant to 52 U.S.C. 30109. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. * * * * * CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Judith Ingram, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. Authority: Government in the Sunshine Act, 5 U.S.C. 552b. TIME AND DATE: Vicktoria J. Allen, Acting Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2022–04558 Filed 3–1–22; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY [No. 2022–N–2] Proposed Collection; Comment Request Federal Housing Finance Agency. ACTION: 60-Day notice of submission of information collection for approval from Office of Management and Budget. AGENCY: In accordance with the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA or the Agency) is seeking public comments concerning an information collection known as ‘‘Advances to Housing Associates,’’ which has been assigned control number 2590–0001 by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). FHFA intends to submit the information collection to OMB for review and approval of a three-year extension of the control number, which is due to expire on June 30, 2022. DATES: Interested persons may submit comments on or before May 2, 2022. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 42 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12167-12168]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-04421]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[FR ID: 74524]


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 a new computer matching 
program the Federal Communications Commission (``FCC'' or 
``Commission'' or ``Agency'') and the Universal Service Administrative 
Company (USAC) will conduct with the Virginia Department of Social 
Services (``Department'') (``Agency''). The purpose of this matching 
program is to verify the eligibility of applicants to and subscribers 
of Lifeline, and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), both of 
which are administered by USAC under the direction of the FCC. More 
information about these programs is provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section below.

DATES: Written comments are due on or before April 4, 2022. This 
computer matching program will commence on April 4, 2022, and will 
conclude 18 months after the effective date.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Linda Oliver at 202-418-1732 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Lifeline program provides support for 
discounted broadband and voice services to low-income consumers.

[[Page 12168]]

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), 
Veterans and Survivors Pension Benefit, or various Tribal-specific 
federal assistance programs.
    In the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law 116-260, 
134 stat. 1182, 2129-36 (2020) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1301 nt.), 
Congress created the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, and directed 
use of the National Verifier to determine eligibility based on various 
criteria, including the qualifications for Lifeline (Medicaid, SNAP, 
etc.). EBBP provided $3.2 billion in monthly consumer discounts for 
broadband service and one-time provider reimbursement for a connected 
device (laptop, desktop computer or tablet). In the Infrastructure 
Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 117-58, 135 stat. 429, 1238-44 
(2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1751-52), Congress modified and extended 
EBBP, provided an additional $14.2 billion, and renamed it the 
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). A household may qualify for the 
ACP 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) (2016 Lifeline Modernization Order), 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 
ACP. The purpose of this matching program is to verify the eligibility 
of Lifeline and ACP applicants and subscribers by determining whether 
they receive Medicaid or SNAP benefits administered by the Virginia 
Department of Social Services.
    Participating Agencies: Virginia Department of Social Services.
    Authority for Conducting the Matching Program: The authority for 
the FCC's ACP is Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law 
117-58, 135 stat. 429, 1238-44 (2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 1751-52); 
47 CFR part 54. The authority for the FCC's Lifeline program is 47 
U.S.C. 254; 47 CFR 54.400 through 54.423; 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): The purpose of this modified matching agreement is to 
verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers to Lifeline, as 
well as to ACP and other Federal programs that use qualification for 
Lifeline as an eligibility criterion. This new agreement will permit 
eligibility verification for the Lifeline program and ACP by checking 
an applicant's/subscriber's participation in Medicaid and SNAP in 
Virginia. Under FCC rules, consumers receiving these benefits qualify 
for Lifeline discounts and also for ACP 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 Lifeline and/or ACP 
benefits; are currently receiving Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; are 
individuals who enable another individual in their household to qualify 
for Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; are minors whose status qualifies a 
parent or guardian for Lifeline and/or ACP benefits; or are individuals 
who have received Lifeline and/or ACP benefits.
    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 last 
name. The National Verifier will transfer these data elements to the 
Virginia Department of Social Services, which will respond either 
``yes'' or ``no'' that the individual is enrolled in a qualifying 
assistance program: Medicaid or SNAP administered by the Virginia 
Department of Social Services.
    System(s) of Records: The records shared as part of this matching 
program reside in the Lifeline system of records, FCC/WCB-1, Lifeline, 
which was published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 11526 (Feb. 25, 
2021).
    The records shared as part of this matching program reside in the 
ACP system of records, FCC/WCB-3, Affordable Connectivity Program, 
which was published in the Federal Register at 86 FR 71494 (Dec. 16, 
2021).

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2022-04421 Filed 3-2-22; 8:45 am]
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