Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, 31758-31759 [2023-10577]

Download as PDF 31758 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2023 / Notices the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10576 Filed 5–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1225; FR ID 141324] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. AGENCY: Notice and request for comments. ACTION: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number. SUMMARY: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 17, 2023. 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. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 DATES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:05 May 17, 2023 Jkt 259001 Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–1225. Title: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; businesses or other forprofit entities; not-for-profit institutions; State, local, or Tribal governments. Number of Respondents and Responses: 2,261 respondents; 6,989 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to 40 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly reporting requirements; recordkeeping requirement; third-party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefit. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), and 719 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), and 620. Total Annual Burden: 20,890 hours. Total Annual Cost: $3,000. Needs and Uses: Section 105 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) added section 719 to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). Public Law 111–260, 124 Stat. 2751 (2010); Public Law 111– 265, 124 Stat. 2795 (2010) (making technical corrections); 47 U.S.C. 620. Section 719 of the Act requires the Commission to establish rules that define as eligible for up to $10,000,000 of support annually from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (TRS Fund) those programs that are approved by the Commission for the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment designed to make telecommunications service, internet access service, and advanced communications, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, accessible by low-income individuals who are deafblind. 47 U.S.C. 620(a), (c). Accordingly, on August 5, 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, document FCC 16–101, published at 81 FR 65948, September 26, 2016, adopting rules to establish the NDBEDP, also known as ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00090 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ‘‘iCanConnect,’’ as a permanent program. See 47 CFR 64.6201 through 64.6219. In document FCC 16–101, the Commission adopted rules requiring the following: (a) Entities must apply to the Commission for certification to receive reimbursement from the TRS Fund for NDBEDP activities. The FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau certified 56 programs—one for each state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—for a period of five years, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2022. Incumbent programs must apply to renew their certifications, if desired, and potential new entrants must also apply for certification by July 1, 2021. (b) A program wishing to relinquish its certification before its certification expires must provide written notice of its intent to do so. (c) Certified programs must disclose to the Commission actual or potential conflicts of interest. (d) Certified programs must notify the Commission of any substantive change that bears directly on its ability to meet the qualifications necessary for certification. (e) A certified entity may present written arguments and any relevant documentation as to why suspension or revocation of certification is not warranted. (f) When a new entity is certified as a state’s program, the previously certified entity must take certain actions to complete the transition to the new entity. (g) Certified programs must require an applicant to provide verification that the applicant is deafblind. (h) Certified programs must require an applicant to provide verification that the applicant meets the income eligibility requirement. (i) Certified programs must re-verify the income and disability eligibility of an equipment recipient under certain circumstances. (j) Certified programs must permit the transfer of an equipment recipient’s account when the recipient relocates to another state. (k) Certified programs must include an attestation on consumer application forms. (l) Certified programs must conduct annual audits and submit to Commission-directed audits. (m) Certified programs must document compliance with NDBEDP requirements, provide such documentation to the Commission upon E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 96 / Thursday, May 18, 2023 / Notices request, and retain such records for at least five years. (n) Certified programs must submit reimbursement claims as instructed by the TRS Fund Administrator, and supplemental information and documentation as requested. In addition, the entity selected to conduct national outreach will submit claims for reimbursement on a quarterly basis. (o) Certified programs must submit reports every six months as instructed by the NDBEDP Administrator. In addition, the entity selected to conduct national outreach will submit an annual report. (p) Informal and formal complaints may be filed against NEDBEDP certified programs, and the Commission may conduct such inquiries and hold such proceedings as it may deem necessary. (q) Certified programs must include the NDBEDP whistleblower protections in appropriate publications. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–10577 Filed 5–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P James Dalkin, Director, Financial Management and Assurance, U.S. Government Accountability Office. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE [FR Doc. 2023–10659 Filed 5–17–23; 8:45 am] Comptroller General’s Advisory Council on Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government; Meeting AGENCY: BILLING CODE 1610–02–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Government Accountability Office. ACTION: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Notice of meeting. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is revising Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, known as the Green Book, under its authority provided in the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act. As part of the revision process, GAO is holding a meeting of the Comptroller General’s Advisory Council on Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Council). The Comptroller General established the Council to provide input and recommendations on revisions to the Green Book. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss proposed revisions. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20548, in Conference Room 2N30. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:05 May 17, 2023 For information on the meeting or the Green Book, please contact Carrie Morrison, Assistant Director, Financial Management and Assurance, MorrisonC@gao.gov or (202) 512–4689. To request a reasonable accommodation (RA) for this meeting, email GAO’s RA office at ReasonableAccommodations@ gao.gov. Please request all accommodations at least 5 business days prior to the event (by June 7, 2023). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the afternoon, members of the public will have an opportunity to address the Council with brief (5-minute) presentations on matters directly related to the proposed revisions. Any interested person who plans to attend the meeting as an observer must contact Carrie Morrison, Assistant Director, at (202) 512–4689, before June 7, 2023. To obtain access to the GAO building for the meeting, a form of picture identification must be presented to the GAO Security Desk. Please enter the building at the G Street entrance. The meeting agenda will be available upon request 1 week before the meeting. Authority: 31 U.S.C. 3512(c), (d). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jkt 259001 [Document Identifier: CMS–10401] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request 31759 invited to send comments regarding our burden estimates or any other aspect of this collection of information, including the necessity and utility of the proposed information collection for the proper performance of the agency’s functions, the accuracy of the estimated burden, ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected, and the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology to minimize the information collection burden. DATES: Comments must be received by July 17, 2023. ADDRESSES: When commenting, please reference the document identifier or OMB control number. To be assured consideration, comments and recommendations must be submitted in any one of the following ways: 1. Electronically. You may send your comments electronically to https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for ‘‘Comment or Submission’’ or ‘‘More Search Options’’ to find the information collection document(s) that are accepting comments. 2. By regular mail. You may mail written comments to the following address: CMS, Office of Strategic Operations and Regulatory Affairs, Division of Regulations Development, Attention: Document Identifier/OMB Control Number: __, Room C4–26–05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21244–1850. To obtain copies of a supporting statement and any related forms for the proposed collection(s) summarized in this notice, please access the CMS PRA website by copying and pasting the following web address into your web browser: https://www.cms.gov/ Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/ PaperworkReductionActof1995/PRAListing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health and Human Services (HHS). ACTION: Notice. Contents The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS’ intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. Interested persons are This notice sets out a summary of the use and burden associated with the following information collections. More detailed information can be found in each collection’s supporting statement and associated materials (see ADDRESSES). CMS–10401 Standards Related to Reinsurance, Risk Corridors, and Risk Adjustment Under the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of AGENCY: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 William N. Parham at (410) 786–4669. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\18MYN1.SGM 18MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2023-10577]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1225; FR ID 141324]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission

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 of 1995 (PRA), the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on the following information collections. 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 Office of Management 
and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before July 17, 
2023. 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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1225.
    Title: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Individuals or households; businesses or other for-
profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; State, local, or Tribal 
governments.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 2,261 respondents; 6,989 
responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to 40 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly 
reporting requirements; recordkeeping requirement; third-party 
disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefit. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 
sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), and 719 of the Communications Act, as amended, 
47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), and 620.
    Total Annual Burden: 20,890 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $3,000.
    Needs and Uses: Section 105 of the Twenty-First Century 
Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) added section 
719 to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). Public Law 
111-260, 124 Stat. 2751 (2010); Public Law 111-265, 124 Stat. 2795 
(2010) (making technical corrections); 47 U.S.C. 620. Section 719 of 
the Act requires the Commission to establish rules that define as 
eligible for up to $10,000,000 of support annually from the Interstate 
Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (TRS Fund) those programs that 
are approved by the Commission for the distribution of specialized 
customer premises equipment designed to make telecommunications 
service, internet access service, and advanced communications, 
including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and 
information services, accessible by low-income individuals who are 
deafblind. 47 U.S.C. 620(a), (c). Accordingly, on August 5, 2016, the 
Commission released a Report and Order, document FCC 16-101, published 
at 81 FR 65948, September 26, 2016, adopting rules to establish the 
NDBEDP, also known as ``iCanConnect,'' as a permanent program. See 47 
CFR 64.6201 through 64.6219.
    In document FCC 16-101, the Commission adopted rules requiring the 
following:
    (a) Entities must apply to the Commission for certification to 
receive reimbursement from the TRS Fund for NDBEDP activities. The 
FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau certified 56 programs--
one for each state, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the 
Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands--for 
a period of five years, from July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2022. 
Incumbent programs must apply to renew their certifications, if 
desired, and potential new entrants must also apply for certification 
by July 1, 2021.
    (b) A program wishing to relinquish its certification before its 
certification expires must provide written notice of its intent to do 
so.
    (c) Certified programs must disclose to the Commission actual or 
potential conflicts of interest.
    (d) Certified programs must notify the Commission of any 
substantive change that bears directly on its ability to meet the 
qualifications necessary for certification.
    (e) A certified entity may present written arguments and any 
relevant documentation as to why suspension or revocation of 
certification is not warranted.
    (f) When a new entity is certified as a state's program, the 
previously certified entity must take certain actions to complete the 
transition to the new entity.
    (g) Certified programs must require an applicant to provide 
verification that the applicant is deafblind.
    (h) Certified programs must require an applicant to provide 
verification that the applicant meets the income eligibility 
requirement.
    (i) Certified programs must re-verify the income and disability 
eligibility of an equipment recipient under certain circumstances.
    (j) Certified programs must permit the transfer of an equipment 
recipient's account when the recipient relocates to another state.
    (k) Certified programs must include an attestation on consumer 
application forms.
    (l) Certified programs must conduct annual audits and submit to 
Commission-directed audits.
    (m) Certified programs must document compliance with NDBEDP 
requirements, provide such documentation to the Commission upon

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request, and retain such records for at least five years.
    (n) Certified programs must submit reimbursement claims as 
instructed by the TRS Fund Administrator, and supplemental information 
and documentation as requested. In addition, the entity selected to 
conduct national outreach will submit claims for reimbursement on a 
quarterly basis.
    (o) Certified programs must submit reports every six months as 
instructed by the NDBEDP Administrator. In addition, the entity 
selected to conduct national outreach will submit an annual report.
    (p) Informal and formal complaints may be filed against NEDBEDP 
certified programs, and the Commission may conduct such inquiries and 
hold such proceedings as it may deem necessary.
    (q) Certified programs must include the NDBEDP whistleblower 
protections in appropriate publications.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-10577 Filed 5-17-23; 8:45 am]
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