80 FR 79895 - Proposed Changes to the FCC Form 499-A, FCC Form 499-Q, and Accompanying Instructions
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 79895-79897] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-32002] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WC Docket No. 06-122; DA 15-1361] Proposed Changes to the FCC Form 499-A, FCC Form 499-Q, and Accompanying Instructions AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice; Solicitation of comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on proposed revisions to the annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A (FCC Form 499-A) and accompanying instructions (FCC Form 499-A Instructions) to be used in 2016 to report 2015 revenues, and (2) quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q (FCC Form 499-Q) and accompanying instructions (FCC Form 499-Q Instructions) to be used in 2016 to report projected collected revenues on a quarterly basis. DATES: Comments are due on or before December 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file comments on or before December 24, 2015. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 06-122. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by filing paper copies, by any of the following methods:Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (tty). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regina Brown, Wireline Competition Bureau at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a synopsis of the Bureau's Public Notice in WC Docket No. 06-122; DA 15-1361, released November 24, 2015. The complete text of this document is available for inspection and copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. I. Synopsis 1. In order to promote clarity, transparency and predictability, the Bureau seeks comment on proposed revisions to (1) the 2016 annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A, and the FCC Form 499-A Instructions to be used in 2016 to report 2015 revenues, and (2) the 2016 quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-Q, and the FCC Form 499-Q Instructions to [[Page 79896]] be used in 2016 to report projected collected revenues on a quarterly basis. The revisions to the 2016 FCC Forms and instructions are attached to the Public Notice in redline format, showing proposed changes from the forms and instructions currently in effect. The redlines (and clean versions) may be viewed on the Commission's Web site, as follows: FCC Form 499-A, available at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-1361A2.pdf; FCC Form 499-A Instructions, available at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-1361A3.pdf; FCC Form 499-Q, available at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-1361A4.pdf; and FCC Form 499-Q Instructions available at http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-15-1361A5.pdf. II. Discussion The proposed revisions include the following modifications: 2. 2016 FCC Form 499-A Instructions A. DC Agent Service of Process Change. Filers are now required to submit updates to their registration information, including their DC Agent for Service of Process, to only the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), the universal service Administrator (page 12). B. Corporate Contract Information. Line 207 of the FCC Form 499-A and the accompanying instructions (page 17) were revised slightly to reflect the fact that USAC does not send Worksheets to filers. C. Language Conforming to the TRS Order. The language of the FCC Form 499-A Instructions (page 18) was revised slightly to conform to the Commission's decision in the TRS Order (FCC 11-150; rel October 7, 2011) to require non-interconnected VoIP providers to register with the Commission. D. Language Conforming the Open Internet Order. The language of the FCC Form 499-A instructions (page 26 and footnote 50) was revised slightly to conform to the Commission's decision regarding broadband Internet access service in the 2015 Open Internet Order (FCC 15-24; rel March 12, 2015). E. International Service Provider Reporting Changes. Changed references to section 43.61 to 43.62 throughout the FCC Form 499-A Instructions to conform to Commission rule changes. F. Changes to Reflect Electronic Filing. Minor wording in the FCC Form 499-A instructions was revised to reflect the fact that the FCC Forms are filed electronically (e.g., references to ``paper'' filings). 3. Changes to the 2016 FCC Form 499-Q Instructions Revision to the FCC Form 499-Q Instructions. The description of what to include on Line 117 on page 17 of the FCC Form 499-Q instructions was revised to include the term ``cable service'' to be consistent with the FCC Form 499-A instructions. 4. Changes to Both the 2016 FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q and Instructions A. Traffic Studies Filing Change. Removed the requirement for filers to send a copy of their traffic studies to the Commission. Filers must now only submit one copy to USAC at the address provided in the instructions. B. Date Changes. Dates were updated throughout the FCC Forms and instructions. References to ``2015'' were changed to ``2016'' and references to ``2014'' were changed to ``2015.'' C. Circularity Factor Update. The circularity factor was adjusted and updated in the FCC Form 499-A and the FCC Form 499-Q instructions based upon the quarterly contribution factors. D. Stylistic Changes. In a number of instances, minor wording in the FCC Forms 499-A and 499-Q and accompanying instructions was revised for clarification purposes, without changing the substance. Citations were also added in several instances in the FCC Form 499-A for clarification purposes and section number references were updated throughout the FCC Form 499-A instructions to accurately reference the sections. Additionally, the FCC Form 499-A instructions were reformatted to make them more reader-friendly. 5. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This document does not contain new or modified information collection(s) subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), Public Law 104-13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any new or modified information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees, pursuant to the Small Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). 6. Pursuant to Sec. Sec. 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. All pleadings are to reference WC Docket No. 06-122. Comments may be filed using: (1) The Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS), or (2) by filing paper copies. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. 7. Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. Filers should follow the instructions provided on the Web site for submitting comments. 8. Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and one copy of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th Street SW., Room TW-A325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington DC 20554. 9. Additional copies. We request that parties send one copy of each filing to each of the following: Regina Brown, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Room 5-A333, Washington, DC 20554; email: [email protected]; and Charles Tyler, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, 445 12th Street SW., Room 5-A452, Washington, DC 20554; email: [email protected]. 10. People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format), send an email to [email protected] or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 11. Filings and comments are also available for public inspection and copying during regular business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 20554. [[Page 79897]] 12. The proceeding this Notice initiates shall be treated as a ``permit-but-disclose'' proceeding in accordance with the Commission's ex parte rules. Persons making ex parte presentations must file a copy of any written presentation or a memorandum summarizing any oral presentation within two business days after the presentation (unless a different deadline applicable to the Sunshine period applies). Persons making oral ex parte presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentation must (1) list all persons attending or otherwise participating in the meeting at which the ex parte presentation was made, and (2) summarize all data presented and arguments made during the presentation. If the presentation consisted in whole or in part of the presentation of data or arguments already reflected in the presenter's written comments, memoranda or other filings in the proceeding, the presenter may provide citations to such data or arguments in his or her prior comments, memoranda, or other filings (specifying the relevant page and/or paragraph numbers where such data or arguments can be found) in lieu of summarizing them in the memorandum. Documents shown or given to Commission staff during ex parte meetings are deemed to be written ex parte presentations and must be filed consistent with rule 1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by rule 1.49(f) or for which the Commission has made available a method of electronic filing, written ex parte presentations and memoranda summarizing oral ex parte presentations, and all attachments thereto, must be filed through the electronic comment filing system available for that proceeding, and must be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, .xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants in this proceeding should familiarize themselves with the Commission's ex parte rules. Federal Communications Commission. Ryan Palmer, Division Chief, Telecommunications Access Policy Division Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. 2015-32002 Filed 12-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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following information collections. Privacy Impact Assessment: No Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499–A
Comments are requested concerning: impact(s). (FCC Form 499–A) and accompanying
Whether the proposed collection of Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: instructions (FCC Form 499–A
information is necessary for the proper In most cases, the rate-of-return reports Instructions) to be used in 2016 to
performance of the functions of the do not require submission of any report 2015 revenues, and (2) quarterly
Commission, including whether the confidential or commercially-sensitive Telecommunications Reporting
information shall have practical utility; data. The areas in which detailed Worksheet, FCC Form 499–Q (FCC Form
the accuracy of the Commission’s information is required are fully subject 499–Q) and accompanying instructions
burden estimate; ways to enhance the to regulation. If a respondent finds it (FCC Form 499–Q Instructions) to be
quality, utility, and clarity of the necessary to submit confidential or used in 2016 to report projected
information collected; ways to minimize commercially-sensitive data, they may collected revenues on a quarterly basis.
the burden of the collection of do so under 47 CFR 0.459 of the DATES: Comments are due on or before
information on the respondents, Commission’s rules. December 24, 2015.
including the use of automated Needs and Uses: The filing of FCC ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file
collection techniques or other forms of Forms 492 and 492–A is required by 47 comments on or before December 24,
information technology; and ways to CFR 65.600 of the Commission’s rules. 2015. All pleadings are to reference WC
further reduce the information FCC Form 492 is filed by each local Docket No. 06–122. Comments may be
collection burden on small business exchange carrier (LEC) or groups of filed using the Commission’s Electronic
concerns with fewer than 25 employees. carriers who file individual access Comment Filing System (ECFS) or by
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a tariffs or who are not subject to sections filing paper copies, by any of the
collection of information unless it 61.41 through 61.49 of the following methods:
displays a currently valid OMB control Commission’s rules. Each LEC, or group • Electronic Filers: Comments may be
number. No person shall be subject to of affiliated carriers, subject to the filed electronically using the Internet by
any penalty for failing to comply with previously stated sections, file FCC accessing the ECFS: http://
a collection of information subject to the Form 492–A. These data provide the fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
PRA that does not display a valid OMB necessary detail to enable the • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to
control number. Commission to fulfill its regulatory file by paper must file an original and
DATES: Written PRA comments should responsibilities. The Commission has one copy of each filing.
be submitted on or before February 22, granted AT&T, Verizon, legacy Qwest, • People with Disabilities: To request
2016. If you anticipate that you will be and other similarly-situated carriers materials in accessible formats for
submitting comments, but find it forbearance from FCC Form 492–A. See people with disabilities (Braille, large
difficult to do so within the period of Petition of AT&T Inc. for Forbearance print, electronic files, audio format),
time allowed by this notice, you should under 47 U.S.C. 160 from Enforcement send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call
advise the contact listed below as soon of Certain of the Commission’s Cost the Consumer & Governmental Affairs
as possible. Assignment Rules, WC Docket Nos. 07– Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202)
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to 21, 05–342, Memorandum Opinion and 418–0432 (tty).
Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email to PRA@ Order, 23 FCC Rcd 7302 (2008) (AT&T FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. Cost Assignment Forbearance Order). Regina Brown, Wireline Competition
However, one reporting company Bureau at (202) 418–7400 or TTY (202)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
purchased a substantial number of 418–0484.
additional information about the
smaller entities and converted them to For detailed instructions for
information collection, contact Nicole
rate-of-return carriers while a second submitting comments and additional
Ongele at (202) 418–2991.
company made several acquisitions. information on the rulemaking process,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060–0355. Federal Communications Commission. see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Title: Rate-of-Return Monitoring Marlene H. Dortch, section of this document.
Reports. Secretary. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
Form Numbers: FCC Forms 492 and [FR Doc. 2015–32230 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am] synopsis of the Bureau’s Public Notice
492–A. BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
in WC Docket No. 06–122; DA 15–1361,
Type of Review: Extension of a released November 24, 2015. The
currently approved collection. complete text of this document is
Respondents: Business or other for- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS available for inspection and copying
profit entities. COMMISSION during normal business hours in the
Number of Respondents: 137 FCC Reference Information Center,
[WC Docket No. 06–122; DA 15–1361]
respondents; 137 responses. Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room
Estimated Time per Response: 8 Proposed Changes to the FCC Form CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554.
hours. 499–A, FCC Form 499–Q, and I. Synopsis
Frequency of Response: Annual Accompanying Instructions
reporting requirement and 1. In order to promote clarity,
recordkeeping requirement. AGENCY: Federal Communications transparency and predictability, the
Obligation to Respond: Required to Commission. Bureau seeks comment on proposed
obtain or retain benefits. Statutory ACTION: Notice; Solicitation of revisions to (1) the 2016 annual
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authority for this information collection comments. Telecommunications Reporting
is contained in 47 U.S.C. 160, 161, Worksheet, FCC Form 499–A, and the
209(b) and 220 as amended by the SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal FCC Form 499–A Instructions to be used
Communications Act of 1934, as Communications Commission’s in 2016 to report 2015 revenues, and (2)
amended. Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) the 2016 quarterly Telecommunications
Total Annual Burden: 1,096 hours. seeks comment on proposed revisions to Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499–Q,
Total Annual Cost: No cost. the annual Telecommunications and the FCC Form 499–Q Instructions to
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12. The proceeding this Notice Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and GENERAL SERVICES
initiates shall be treated as a ‘‘permit- § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 ADMINISTRATION
but-disclose’’ proceeding in accordance CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank
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Persons making ex parte presentations that are considered in acting on the
must file a copy of any written notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of Information Collection; Public
presentation or a memorandum the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). Buildings Service; Art-in-Architecture
summarizing any oral presentation Program National Artist Registry, GSA
within two business days after the The notices are available for
immediate inspection at the Federal Form 7437
presentation (unless a different deadline
applicable to the Sunshine period Reserve Bank indicated. The notices AGENCY: Public Buildings Service,
applies). Persons making oral ex parte also will be available for inspection at General Services Administration (GSA).
presentations are reminded that the offices of the Board of Governors. ACTION: Notice of request for comments
memoranda summarizing the Interested persons may express their regarding an extension to an existing
presentation must (1) list all persons views in writing to the Reserve Bank OMB clearance.
attending or otherwise participating in indicated for that notice or to the offices
the meeting at which the ex parte of the Board of Governors. Comments SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the
presentation was made, and (2) must be received not later than January Paperwork Reduction Act, the
summarize all data presented and 7, 2016. Regulatory Secretariat Division will be
arguments made during the submitting to the Office of Management
A. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and Budget (OMB) a request to review
presentation. If the presentation (Nadine Wallman, Vice President) 1455
consisted in whole or in part of the and approve an extension of a
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presentation of data or arguments 44101–2566:
already reflected in the presenter’s collection requirement regarding Art-in
written comments, memoranda or other 1. Henry H. Deible, individually and Architecture Program National Artist
filings in the proceeding, the presenter by the Deible Family, as a group, Registry, GSA Form 7437.
may provide citations to such data or consisting of Henry H. Deible; Northern The Art-in-Architecture Program is
arguments in his or her prior comments, Horizons, LLC; Mary M. Deible; Eugene the result of a policy decision made in
memoranda, or other filings (specifying E. Deible III; Mildred O’Bryon; James E. January 1963 by GSA Administrator
the relevant page and/or paragraph O’Bryon; and William P. Cebulskie, all Bernard L. Boudin, who served on the
numbers where such data or arguments of Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania; Henry Ad Hoc Committee on Federal Office
can be found) in lieu of summarizing H. Deible II, Fall Creek, Pennsylvania; Space in 1961–1962.
them in the memorandum. Documents Patricia E. Beach; Donald Beach, The program has been modified over
shown or given to Commission staff Landing, New Jersey; Timothy Beach, the years, most recently in 2009, when
during ex parte meetings are deemed to a requirement was instituted that all
Bridgeport, Connecticut; Christopher
be written ex parte presentations and artists who want to be considered for
Beach, Brooklyn, New York; and Lynne
must be filed consistent with rule any potential GSA commission must be
E. Cebulskie, Furnace, Pennsylvania; to
1.1206(b). In proceedings governed by included on the National Artists
retain voting shares of Community First Registry, which serves as the qualified
rule 1.49(f) or for which the Bancorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly
Commission has made available a list of eligible artists. The program
retain voting shares of Community First continues to commission works of art
method of electronic filing, written ex Bank, both in Reynoldsville,
parte presentations and memoranda from living American artists. One-half of
Pennsylvania. one percent of the estimated
summarizing oral ex parte
presentations, and all attachments B. Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago construction cost of new or substantially
thereto, must be filed through the (Colette A. Fried, Assistant Vice renovated Federal buildings and U.S.
electronic comment filing system President) 230 South LaSalle Street, courthouses is allocated for
available for that proceeding, and must Chicago, Illinois 60690–1414: commissioning works of art.
be filed in their native format (e.g., .doc, 1. Walter F. Healy, Oak Park, Illinois; DATES: Submit comments on or before
.xml, .ppt, searchable .pdf). Participants to acquire voting shares of Oak Park February 22, 2016.
in this proceeding should familiarize River Forest Bankshares, Inc., and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
themselves with the Commission’s ex thereby indirectly acquire voting shares Jennifer Gibson, Office of the Chief
parte rules. of Community Bank Oak Park River Architect, Art-in-Architecture & Fine
Federal Communications Commission. Forest, both in Oak Park, Illinois. Arts Division (PCAC), 1800 F Street,
Ryan Palmer, NW., Room 5400 PCAC, Washington,
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve DC 20405, at telephone 202–501–0930
Division Chief, Telecommunications Access System, December 18, 2015.
Policy Division Wireline Competition Bureau. or via email at jennifer.gibson@gsa.gov.
Michael J. Lewandowski, ADDRESSES: Submit comments
[FR Doc. 2015–32002 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am]
Associate Secretary of the Board. identified by Information Collection
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
[FR Doc. 2015–32261 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am] 3090–0274, Art-in-Architecture Program
BILLING CODE 6210–01–P National Artist Registry, GSA Form
7437, by any of the following methods:
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Bank Holding Company searching the OMB control number.
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| FR Citation | 80 FR 79895 |
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