Notice of Board Meeting, 14265 [2022-05319]

Download as PDF 14265 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 49 / Monday, March 14, 2022 / Notices 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 SNAP benefits administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 Participating Agencies South Carolina Department of Social Services, the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Mar 11, 2022 Jkt 256001 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). Federal Communications Commission. Katura Jackson, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–05243 Filed 3–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Purpose(s) The purpose of this new 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 SNAP in South Carolina. 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 South Carolina Department of Social Services, which will respond either ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ that the individual is enrolled in a qualifying assistance program: SNAP administered by the South Carolina 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 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD Notice of Board Meeting DATES: March 22, 2022 at 10 a.m. Telephonic. Dial-in (listen only) information: Number: 1- 202–599– 1426, Code: 614 746 295#; or via web: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3ameeting_ZWZmZDI2MGEtYj EwNi00MzczLWI5YTctODJmYT djN2ZlYzZm%40thread.v2/0?context= %7b%22Tid%22%3a%223f6323b7e3fd-4f35-b43d-1a7afae5910d%22 %2c%22Oid%22%3a%227c8d802c5559-41ed-9868-8bfad5d44af9%22%7d. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Weaver, Director, Office of External Affairs, (202) 942–1640. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Board Meeting Agenda Open Session 1. Approval of the February 23, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes 2. Monthly Reports (a) Participant Activity Report (b) Investment Performance (c) Legislative Report 3. Quarterly Report (d) Vendor Risk Management 4. Enterprise Risk Management Update 5. Internal Audit Update 6. Converge Update Closed Session 7. Information covered under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) and 552b(c)(10). Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b (e)(1). Dated: March 9, 2022. Dharmesh Vashee, General Counsel, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. [FR Doc. 2022–05319 Filed 3–11–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\14MRN1.SGM 14MRN1

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FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD


Notice of Board Meeting

DATES: March 22, 2022 at 10 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Telephonic. Dial-in (listen only) information: Number: 1- 
202-599-1426, Code: 614 746 295#; or via web: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWZmZDI2MGEtYjEwNi00MzczLWI5YTctODJmYTdjN2ZlYzZm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%223f6323b7-e3fd-4f35-b43d-1a7afae5910d%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%227c8d802c-5559-41ed-9868-8bfad5d44af9%22%7d.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly Weaver, Director, Office of 
External Affairs, (202) 942-1640.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Board Meeting Agenda

Open Session

1. Approval of the February 23, 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
2. Monthly Reports
    (a) Participant Activity Report
    (b) Investment Performance
    (c) Legislative Report
3. Quarterly Report
    (d) Vendor Risk Management
4. Enterprise Risk Management Update
5. Internal Audit Update
6. Converge Update

Closed Session

7. Information covered under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B) and 552b(c)(10).
    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552b (e)(1).

    Dated: March 9, 2022.
Dharmesh Vashee,
General Counsel, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
[FR Doc. 2022-05319 Filed 3-11-22; 8:45 am]
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