80 FR 10093 - Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 37 (February 25, 2015)

Page Range		10093-10094
FR Document		2015-03845

As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520), 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 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.

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[3060-0806]

Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to
the Office of Management and Budget

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 (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
3501-3520), 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 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 comments should be submitted on or before March 27,
2015. 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 contacts below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via
email Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via
email PRA@fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. Include in the comments
the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991.
To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted
to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page <http://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 OMB control number of
this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC
submission to OMB will be displayed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0806.
Title: Universal Service--Schools and Libraries Universal Service
Program, FCC Forms 470 and 471.
Form Numbers: FCC Forms 470 and 471.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Not-for-profit institutions, and state, local or
tribal government public institutions.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 82,000 respondents, 82,000
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours to fill out FCC Form 470 and 4
hours to fill out the FCC Form 471 plus 0.5 hours for each form for the
ten-year recordkeeping requirement.
Frequency of Response: On occasion, annual reporting, and
recordkeeping requirements.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits.
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47
U.S.C.s 151--154, 201--205, 218--220, 254, 303(r), 403, and 405.
Total Annual Burden: 334,000 hours.
Total Annual Cost: No cost.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no assurance of
confidentiality provided to respondents concerning this information
collection. If the Commission requests applicants to submit information
that the respondents believe is confidential, respondents may request
confidential treatment of their information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the
Commission's rules.
Needs and Uses: FCC Forms 470 and 471 collect the information the
Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) need
to administer the schools and libraries universal service mechanism
(informally known as the E-rate program), determine if entities are
eligible for funding pursuant to the schools and libraries support
mechanism, determine the amount of support entities seeking funding are
eligible to receive, determine if entities are complying with the
Commission's rules, and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. The forms
collect specific information to establish that economically
disadvantaged schools and rural schools receive a greater share of E-
rate program funding based on the percentage of students eligible in
that school district for the national school lunch program (NSLP) (or
other acceptable indicators of economic disadvantage determined by the
Commission). The student poverty level needed to determine discounts
for

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libraries are based on the NSLP information for the school district
nearby. In the E-rate Modernization Order, among other things, the
Commission took steps to streamline the application process, provide
exemptions from competitive bidding, implement a ``district-wide''
discount calculation mechanism, establish budgets for internal
broadband connectivity, and extend the document retention period to ten
years. FCC Forms 470 and 471 execute these changes for the E-rate
application process and enable the Commission to collect data to
facilitate measurement of progress towards the adopted performance
goals established in the E-rate Modernization Order.
In addition, this collection is necessary to allow the Commission
to evaluate the extent to which the E-rate program is meeting the
statutory objectives specified in section 254(h) of the 1996 Act.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Managing Director.
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libraries are based on the NSLP Dated: February 20, 2015. Proposed Project
information for the school district Karen V. Gregory, State Health Department Access to
nearby. In the E-rate Modernization Secretary. Electronic Health Record Data from
Order, among other things, the [FR Doc. 2015–03893 Filed 2–24–15; 8:45 am] Healthcare Facilities during a
Commission took steps to streamline the BILLING CODE 6730–01–P Healthcare-Associated Infection
application process, provide exemptions Outbreak: A Retrospective
from competitive bidding, implement a Assessment—New—National Center for
‘‘district-wide’’ discount calculation Emerging and Zoonotic Infections
mechanism, establish budgets for DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease
internal broadband connectivity, and HUMAN SERVICES Control and Prevention (CDC).
extend the document retention period to
ten years. FCC Forms 470 and 471 Centers for Disease Control and Background and Brief Description
execute these changes for the E-rate Prevention
Two years ago, contaminated steroid
application process and enable the injections caused the largest fungal
Commission to collect data to facilitate [30Day–15–15FY]
meningitis outbreak in the United
measurement of progress towards the States, affecting 20 states and resulting
adopted performance goals established Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork
Reduction Act Review in 751 infections and 64 deaths. The
in the E-rate Modernization Order. subsequent healthcare-associated
In addition, this collection is
The Centers for Disease Control and infection (HAI) outbreak response
necessary to allow the Commission to
Prevention (CDC) has submitted the required significant collaboration
evaluate the extent to which the E-rate
following information collection request between healthcare providers and
program is meeting the statutory
to the Office of Management and Budget facilities and public health departments
objectives specified in section 254(h) of
(OMB) for review and approval in (HDs). Following the outbreak response,
the 1996 Act.
accordance with the Paperwork HDs reported that various challenges
Federal Communications Commission. Reduction Act of 1995. The notice for with access to patient health
Marlene H. Dortch, the proposed information collection is information in electronic health records
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of published to obtain comments from the (EHRs) hindered the efficient and rapid
the Managing Director. public and affected agencies. identification of potential fungal
[FR Doc. 2015–03845 Filed 2–24–15; 8:45 am] Written comments and suggestions meningitis cases in healthcare facilities.
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P from the public and affected agencies The fungal meningitis outbreak
concerning the proposed collection of experience highlights the need to better
information are encouraged. Your understand the landscape of granting
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION comments should address any of the and using access to EHRs for outbreak
following: (a) Evaluate whether the investigations.
Notice of Agreement Filed proposed collection of information is The Division of Healthcare Quality
The Commission hereby gives notice necessary for the proper performance of Promotion (a component of NCEZID),
of the filing of the following agreement the functions of the agency, including the Office for State, Tribal, Local and
under the Shipping Act of 1984. whether the information will have Territorial Support, and the Office of
Interested parties may submit comments practical utility; (b) Evaluate the Public Health Scientific Services at the
on the agreement to the Secretary, accuracy of the agencies estimate of the Centers for Disease Control and
Federal Maritime Commission, burden of the proposed collection of Prevention (CDC) are partnering with
Washington, DC 20573, within twelve information, including the validity of Association of State and Territorial
days of the date this notice appears in the methodology and assumptions used; Health Officials and The Keystone
the Federal Register. A copy of the (c) Enhance the quality, utility, and Center to evaluate the challenges
agreement is available through the clarity of the information to be surrounding HDs access to EHRs in
Commission’s Web site (www.fmc.gov) collected; (d) Minimize the burden of healthcare facilities’ during an HAI
or by contacting the Office of the collection of information on those outbreak investigation. The evaluation
Agreements at (202) 523–5793 or who are to respond, including through seeks to compile information across
tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. the use of appropriate automated, states from experts in the public and
Agreement No.: 012288–001. electronic, mechanical, or other private sector to assess experiences,
Title: Hoegh/NYK Atlantic/Pacific technological collection techniques or identify issues, and seek
Space Charter Agreement. other forms of information technology, recommendations for improving HDs
Parties: Hoegh Autoliners AS and e.g., permitting electronic submission of access to EHRs during future outbreaks.
Nippon Yusen Kaisha. responses; and (e) Assess information In addition to a study report, the
Filing Party: Joshua Stein, Esq.; Cozen collection costs. insights from healthcare facility staff
O’Connor; 1627 I Street NW., Suite To request additional information on will be used to build a toolkit to help
1100; Washington, DC 20006. the proposed project or to obtain a copy state HDs understand the perspectives
Synopsis: The amendment adds the of the information collection plan and and needs of the healthcare facilities
trade between the U.S. West Coast, on instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or related to EHR access. The toolkit will
the one hand, and China, South Korea, send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Written provide perceived barriers,
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and Japan, on the other hand, to the comments and/or suggestions regarding recommendations to overcome those
geographic scope of the agreement, the items contained in this notice barriers, best practices that support EHR
revises the duration of the agreement, should be directed to the Attention: access, and practical tools such as
changes the name of the agreement to CDC Desk Officer, Office of Management templates, memorandums of
reflect the new geographic scope, and and Budget, Washington, DC 20503 or understanding (MOUs), and policies.
restates the agreement. by fax to (202) 395–5806. Written The toolkit will be distributed to HDs,
By Order of the Federal Maritime comments should be received within 30 healthcare facilities, and other
Commission. days of this notice. stakeholders to support awareness and

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice and request for comments.
Dates		Written comments should be submitted on or before March 27, 2015. 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 contacts below as soon as possible.
Contact		For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the Web page <http://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 OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed.
FR Citation		80 FR 10093