Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority, 77317-77318 [2023-24841]

Download as PDF ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 216 / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Notices Commission establish a ‘‘compensation plan’’ ensuring that all rates and charges for IPCS ‘‘are just and reasonable,’’ not earlier than 18 months and not later than 24 months after its January 5, 2023 enactment. The Act also requires the Commission to consider, as part of its implementation, the costs of ‘‘necessary’’ safety and security measures, as well as ‘‘differences in costs’’ based on facility size, or ‘‘other characteristics.’’ It also allows the Commission to ‘‘use industry-wide average costs of telephone service and advanced communications services and the average costs of service of a communications service provider’’ in determining just and reasonable rates. On March 17, 2023, pursuant to the directive that the Commission implement the new Act and establish just and reasonable rates for incarcerated people’s communications services (IPCS), the Commission released Incarcerated People’s Communications Services; Implementation of the Martha WrightReed Act; Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services, WC Docket Nos. 23–62, 12–375, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Order, FCC 23–19, 88 FR 20804 (2023 IPCS Notice) and 88 FR 19001 (Order) (2023 IPCS Order). The Commission sought comment on how to interpret the Act’s language to ensure that the Commission implements the statute in a manner that fulfills Congress’s intent. Because the Commission is now required or allowed to consider certain types of costs, the Act contemplates that it would undertake an additional data collection. To ensure that it has the data necessary to meet its substantive and procedural responsibilities under the Act, the Commission adopted the 2023 IPCS Order delegating authority to WCB and the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) to modify the template and instructions for the most recent data collection to the extent appropriate to timely collect such information to cover the additional services and providers now subject to the Commission’s authority. On April 28, 2023, WCB and OEA issued a Public Notice seeking comment on all aspects of the proposed data collection. WCB and OEA Seek Comment on Proposed 2023 Mandatory Data Collection for Incarcerated People’s Communication Services, WC Docket Nos. 23–62, 12–375, Public Notice, DA 23–355 (WCB/OEA Apr. 28, 2023). On July 26, 2023, WCB and OEA released an Order adopting instructions, a reporting template, and a certification form to implement the 2023 Mandatory Data Collection. Incarcerated People’s VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Nov 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 Communications Services; Implementation of the Martha WrightReed Act, Rates for Interstate Inmate Calling Services, WC Docket Nos. 23–62, 12–375, Order, DA 23–638 (July 26, 2023). In the 2023 IPCS Order, the Commission also reaffirmed and updated its prior delegation of authority to WCB and the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) (collectively, the Bureaus) to revise the instructions and reporting templates for the Annual Reports. Specifically, the Commission delegated to the Bureaus the authority to modify, supplement, and update the instructions and templates for the Annual Reports. On August 3, 2023, the Bureaus issued a Public Notice seeking comment on proposed revisions to the instructions, template, and certification form for the Annual Reports, https:// www.fcc.gov/proposed-2023-ipcsannual-reports, which are necessary to reflect the revised rules improving access to communications services for incarcerated people with communication disabilities adopted in the 2022 ICS Order and to help implement the Martha Wright-Reed Act to ensure just and reasonable rates for consumers and fair compensation for providers. Wireline Competition Bureau and Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau Seek Comment on Revisions to IPCS Providers’ Annual Reporting and Certification Requirements, Public Notice, WC Docket Nos. 23–62, 12–375, DA 23–656 (Aug. 3, 2023). https://www.fcc.gov/ document/2023-incarcerated-peoplescommunications-services-annualreports-pn. Notice of this document was published in the Federal Register on August 10, 2023 (88 FR 54318 Aug. 10, 2023). The Bureaus have not yet issued an Order adopting revisions to the instructions, template, and certification form for the Annual Reports. It is necessary, however, for the Commission to effectuate the improved access to communications services for incarcerated people with communication disabilities required by section 64.6040(c). Consequently, we are dividing the information requirements and burdens of this collection between two submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). In the instant submission, we seek OMB approval for the new information requirements in section 64.6040(c), which improve access to communications services for incarcerated people with communications disabilities by expanding the rules for advanced TRS. Upon release of an Order adopting PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 77317 revisions to the instructions, template, and certification form for the Annual Reports, we will make a second submission to OMB, seeking approval of any revised information requirements adopted in that Order, as well as the new requirements in section 64.6060(a)(5)–(7), which expands the rule requiring the filing of Annual Reports to include additional data related to access to communications services for incarcerated people with communications disabilities. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–24753 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1212; FR ID 183993] 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 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 SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 77318 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 216 / Thursday, November 9, 2023 / Notices PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 8, 2024. 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 to 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: 3060–1212. Title: SDARS Political Broadcasting Requirements. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 1 respondent; 1 response. Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours. Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority which covers this information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 309(a) and 307(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 20 hours. Total Annual Cost: No cost. Needs and Uses: In 1997, the Commission imposed political broadcasting requirements on Satellite Digital Audio Broadcasting Service (‘‘SDARS’’) licensees. See Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310–2360 MHz Frequency Band, 12 FCC Rcd 5754, 5792, para. 92 (1997) (‘‘1997 SDARS Order’’), FCC 97–70. The Commission stated that SDARS licensees should comply with the same substantive political debate provisions as broadcasters: The Federal candidate access provision (47 U.S.C. 312(a)(7)) and the equal opportunities provision (47 U.S.C. 315). The 1997 SDARS Order imposes the following requirements on SDARS licensees: Lowest Unit Charge: Similar to broadcasters, SDARS licensees must disclose any practices offered to commercial advertisers that enhance the value of advertising spots and different classes of time. SDARS licensees must VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Nov 08, 2023 Jkt 262001 also calculate the lowest unit charge and are required to review their advertising records throughout the election period to determine whether compliance with this rule section requires that candidates receive rebates or credits. See 47 CFR 73.1942. Political File: Similar to broadcasters, SDARS licensees must also keep and permit public inspection of a complete record (political file) of all requests for SDARS origination time made by or on behalf of candidates for public office, together with an appropriate notation showing the disposition made by the system of such requests, and the charges made, if any, if the request is granted. The disposition includes the schedule of time purchased, when the spots actually aired, the rates charged, and the classes of time purchased. Also, when free time is provided for use by or on behalf of candidates, a record of the free time provided is to be placed in the political file as soon as possible and maintained for a period of two years. See 47 CFR 73.1943. In 2016, the Commission expanded the requirement that public inspection files be posted to the FCC-hosted online public file database to SDARS licensees, among other entities. These public files include the political files. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–24841 Filed 11–8–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–1058; FR ID 183996] Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to Office of Management and Budget Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it might ‘‘further reduce the information collection burden for small business SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 concerns with fewer than 25 employees.’’ Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be submitted on or before December 11, 2023. DATES: Comments should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Your comment must be submitted into www.reginfo.gov per the above instructions for it to be considered. In addition to submitting in www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of your comment on the proposed information collection to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page https://www.reginfo.gov/ public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission 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. As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: (a) ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\09NON1.SGM 09NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 77317-77318]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24841]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1212; FR ID 183993]


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 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

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PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before January 8, 
2024. 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 to 
[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: 3060-1212.
    Title: SDARS Political Broadcasting Requirements.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 1 respondent; 1 response.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping requirement; On occasion 
reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority which covers this information collection is 
contained in 47 U.S.C. 309(a) and 307(a) of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 20 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Needs and Uses: In 1997, the Commission imposed political 
broadcasting requirements on Satellite Digital Audio Broadcasting 
Service (``SDARS'') licensees. See Establishment of Rules and Policies 
for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz 
Frequency Band, 12 FCC Rcd 5754, 5792, para. 92 (1997) (``1997 SDARS 
Order''), FCC 97-70. The Commission stated that SDARS licensees should 
comply with the same substantive political debate provisions as 
broadcasters: The Federal candidate access provision (47 U.S.C. 
312(a)(7)) and the equal opportunities provision (47 U.S.C. 315). The 
1997 SDARS Order imposes the following requirements on SDARS licensees:
    Lowest Unit Charge: Similar to broadcasters, SDARS licensees must 
disclose any practices offered to commercial advertisers that enhance 
the value of advertising spots and different classes of time. SDARS 
licensees must also calculate the lowest unit charge and are required 
to review their advertising records throughout the election period to 
determine whether compliance with this rule section requires that 
candidates receive rebates or credits. See 47 CFR 73.1942.
    Political File: Similar to broadcasters, SDARS licensees must also 
keep and permit public inspection of a complete record (political file) 
of all requests for SDARS origination time made by or on behalf of 
candidates for public office, together with an appropriate notation 
showing the disposition made by the system of such requests, and the 
charges made, if any, if the request is granted. The disposition 
includes the schedule of time purchased, when the spots actually aired, 
the rates charged, and the classes of time purchased. Also, when free 
time is provided for use by or on behalf of candidates, a record of the 
free time provided is to be placed in the political file as soon as 
possible and maintained for a period of two years. See 47 CFR 73.1943.
    In 2016, the Commission expanded the requirement that public 
inspection files be posted to the FCC-hosted online public file 
database to SDARS licensees, among other entities. These public files 
include the political files.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-24841 Filed 11-8-23; 8:45 am]
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