80 FR 59777 - Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 191 (October 2, 2015)

Page Range		59777-59778
FR Document		2015-25000

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.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 191 (Friday, October 2, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 191 (Friday, October 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[3060-0824]


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 November 2, 
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: 3060-0824.
    Title: Service Provider and Billed Entity Identification Number and 
Contact Information Form.
    Form Number: FCC Form 498.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit and not-for-profit 
institutions.
    Number of Respondents: 26,000 respondents; 26,000 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.75 hours.
    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirements and third 
party disclosure requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. 
Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in 47 
U.S.C. 151-154 and 254 the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
    Total Annual Burden: 19,500 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: No cost.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission notes that the 
Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) who administers the 
universal service program must preserve the confidentiality of all data 
obtained from respondents and contributors to the universal service 
programs, must not use the data except for purposes of administering 
the universal service programs, and must not disclose data in company-
specific form unless directed to do so by the Commission. With respect 
to the FCC Form 498, USAC shall publish each participant's name, SPIN, 
and contact information via USAC's Web site. All other information, 
including financial institution account numbers or routing information, 
shall remain confidential.

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    Needs and Uses: One of the functions of the Universal Service 
Administrative Company (USAC) is to provide a means for the billing, 
collection and disbursement of funds for the universal service support 
mechanisms. On October 1998, the OMB approved FCC Form 498, the 
``Service Provider Information Form'' to enable USAC to collect service 
provider name and address, telephone number, Federal Employer 
Identification Number (EIN), contact names, contact telephone numbers, 
and remittance information. FCC Form 498 enables participants to 
request a Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and provides 
the official record for participation in the universal service support 
mechanisms. The remittance information provided by participants on FCC 
Form 498 enables USAC to make payments to participants in the universal 
service support mechanisms.
    The following proposed revisions have been made to the FCC Form 498 
for which we seek OMB approval:
     Form name changed to ``Service Provider and Billed Entity 
Identification Number and Contact Information Form'';
     Added an additional field in block 3 for a company's 
Federal Registration Number (FRN);
     Added a column for the Study Area Code Company Name in 
block 8;
     Added the ability for a carrier to designate an alternate 
bank account for the payment of BEAR funds in block 11;
     Added a box in block 1 and a supplemental information 
sheet to allow respondents to include information about affiliates;
     Updated the Principal Communications Types in block 14 to 
include additional business types as listed on the FCC Form 499-A; and
     Added a box after every program on the form that will 
allow service providers to cease participation in the associated 
program without having to deactivate their entire SPIN.
    Corresponding adjustments were made to the instructions to reflect 
the proposed changes to the FCC Form 498. The information collected on 
the FCC Form 498 is used by USAC to disburse federal universal service 
support consistent with the specifications of eligible participants in 
the universal service programs. FCC Form 498 submissions also provide 
USAC with updated contact information so that USAC can contact 
universal service fund participants when necessary. Without such 
information, USAC would not be able to distribute support to the proper 
entities and this would prevent the Commission from fulfilling its 
statutory responsibilities under the Act to preserve and advance 
universal service.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2015-25000 Filed 10-1-15; 8:45 am]
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Needs and Uses: One of the functions statutory responsibilities under the Act Holdings, Inc., and thereby indirectly
of the Universal Service Administrative to preserve and advance universal acquire First Community Bank, National
Company (USAC) is to provide a means service. Association, both in Sugar Land, Texas.
for the billing, collection and Federal Communications Commission. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
disbursement of funds for the universal Marlene H. Dortch, System, September 29, 2015.
service support mechanisms. On Michael J. Lewandowski,
Secretary.
October 1998, the OMB approved FCC
[FR Doc. 2015–25000 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am] Associate Secretary of the Board.
Form 498, the ‘‘Service Provider
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P [FR Doc. 2015–25098 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am]
Information Form’’ to enable USAC to
BILLING CODE 6210–01–P
collect service provider name and
address, telephone number, Federal
Employer Identification Number (EIN), FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
contact names, contact telephone
Formations of, Acquisitions by, and
numbers, and remittance information. Change in Bank Control Notices;
Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
FCC Form 498 enables participants to Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or
request a Service Provider Identification The companies listed in this notice Bank Holding Company
Number (SPIN) and provides the official have applied to the Board for approval,
record for participation in the universal pursuant to the Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have
service support mechanisms. The Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) applied under the Change in Bank
remittance information provided by (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and
participants on FCC Form 498 enables 225), and all other applicable statutes § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12
USAC to make payments to participants and regulations to become a bank CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank
in the universal service support holding company and/or to acquire the or bank holding company. The factors
mechanisms. assets or the ownership of, control of, or that are considered in acting on the
The following proposed revisions the power to vote shares of a bank or notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of
have been made to the FCC Form 498 bank holding company and all of the the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)).
for which we seek OMB approval: banks and nonbanking companies The notices are available for
• Form name changed to ‘‘Service owned by the bank holding company, immediate inspection at the Federal
Provider and Billed Entity Identification including the companies listed below. Reserve Bank indicated. The notices
Number and Contact Information The applications listed below, as well also will be available for inspection at
Form’’; as other related filings required by the the offices of the Board of Governors.
• Added an additional field in block Board, are available for immediate Interested persons may express their
3 for a company’s Federal Registration inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank views in writing to the Reserve Bank
Number (FRN); indicated. The applications will also be indicated for that notice or to the offices
• Added a column for the Study Area available for inspection at the offices of of the Board of Governors. Comments
Code Company Name in block 8; the Board of Governors. Interested must be received not later than October
• Added the ability for a carrier to persons may express their views in 19, 2015.
designate an alternate bank account for writing on the standards enumerated in A. Federal Reserve Bank of
the payment of BEAR funds in block 11; the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the Minneapolis (Jacquelyn K. Brunmeier,
• Added a box in block 1 and a proposal also involves the acquisition of Assistant Vice President) 90 Hennepin
supplemental information sheet to allow a nonbanking company, the review also Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota
respondents to include information includes whether the acquisition of the 55480–0291:
about affiliates; nonbanking company complies with the 1. James L. Williams III, Casselton,
• Updated the Principal standards in section 4 of the BHC Act North Dakota; to acquire voting shares
Communications Types in block 14 to (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise of Goose River Holding Company, and
include additional business types as noted, nonbanking activities will be thereby indirectly acquire voting shares
listed on the FCC Form 499–A; and conducted throughout the United States. of The Goose River Bank, both in
• Added a box after every program on Unless otherwise noted, comments Mayville, North Dakota.
the form that will allow service regarding each of these applications
providers to cease participation in the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
must be received at the Reserve Bank
associated program without having to System, September 29, 2015.
indicated or the offices of the Board of
deactivate their entire SPIN. Michael J. Lewandowski,
Governors not later than October 29,
Corresponding adjustments were 2015. Associate Secretary of the Board.
made to the instructions to reflect the A. Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis [FR Doc. 2015–25097 Filed 10–1–15; 8:45 am]
proposed changes to the FCC Form 498. (Yvonne Sparks, Community BILLING CODE 6210–01–P
The information collected on the FCC Development Officer) P.O. Box 442, St.
Form 498 is used by USAC to disburse Louis, Missouri 63166–2034:
federal universal service support 1. Rhineland Bancshares, Inc., FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
consistent with the specifications of Rhineland, Missouri; to become a bank
eligible participants in the universal RIN 3084–AA98
holding company by acquiring 100
service programs. FCC Form 498 percent of the voting shares of Peoples Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES

submissions also provide USAC with Savings Bank of Rhineland, Rhineland,
updated contact information so that Missouri. AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission.
USAC can contact universal service B. Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas ACTION: Notice.
fund participants when necessary. (Robert L. Triplett III, Senior Vice
Without such information, USAC would President) 2200 North Pearl Street, SUMMARY: The Federal Trade
not be able to distribute support to the Dallas, Texas 75201–2272: Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’ or
proper entities and this would prevent 1. Pioneer Bancshares, Inc., Dripping ‘‘FTC’’) is giving notice that there will
the Commission from fulfilling its Springs, Texas; to merge with FC be no fee increase for entities accessing

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice and request for comments.
Dates		Written comments should be submitted on or before November 2, 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.
FR Citation		80 FR 59777