Privacy Act of 1974; Matching Program, 54499-54500 [2022-19305]

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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 October 6, 2022. This computer matching program will commence on October 6, 2022, and will conclude 18 months after the effective date. ADDRESSES: Send comments to Elliot S. Tarloff, FCC, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554, or to Privacy@ fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot S. Tarloff at 202–418–0886 or Privacy@fcc.gov. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54499 The Lifeline program provides support for discounted broadband and voice services to low-income consumers. 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), Congress created the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP), 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 and Medicaid benefits administered by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\06SEN1.SGM 06SEN1 54500 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 171 / Tuesday, September 6, 2022 / Notices System(s) of Records the Missouri Department of Social Services. Participating Agencies Missouri 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 SNAP and Medicaid in Missouri. Under FCC rules, consumers receiving these benefits qualify for Lifeline discounts and also for ACP benefits. jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES 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 first and last name. The National Verifier will transfer these data elements to the Missouri Department of Social Services, which will respond either ‘‘yes’’ or ‘‘no’’ that the individual is enrolled in a qualifying assistance program: SNAP and Medicaid administered by the Missouri Department of Social Services. VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:04 Sep 02, 2022 Jkt 256001 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. 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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[FR ID: 103359]


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 Missouri Department of Social 
Services. 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 October 6, 2022. This 
computer matching program will commence on October 6, 2022, and will 
conclude 18 months after the effective date.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elliot S. Tarloff at 202-418-0886 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Lifeline program provides support for 
discounted broadband and voice services to low-income consumers. 
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), Congress created the Emergency 
Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP), 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 and Medicaid benefits administered by

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the Missouri Department of Social Services.

Participating Agencies

    Missouri 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 SNAP and Medicaid in 
Missouri. 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 first and last name. The National 
Verifier will transfer these data elements to the Missouri Department 
of Social Services, which will respond either ``yes'' or ``no'' that 
the individual is enrolled in a qualifying assistance program: SNAP and 
Medicaid administered by the Missouri 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.
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