81 FR 17709 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 61 (March 30, 2016)

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 the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17709-17710]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07115]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1214]


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 (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501-3520), 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. 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 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 
control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 31, 
2016. 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 Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1214.
    Title: Direct Access to Numbers Order, FCC 15-70, Conditions.
    Form Number: N/A
    Type of Review: Revision of currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 13 respondents; 13 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 10-20 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time application, on-going and bi-annual 
reporting requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this 
information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 251(e)(1).
    Total Annual Burden: 520 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: No cost.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: If respondents submit 
information which respondents believe is confidential, respondents may 
request confidential treatment of such information pursuant to section 
0.459 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.459.
    Needs and Uses: In a June 2015 Report and Order (FCC 15-70), the 
Commission established the Numbering Authorization Application process, 
which allows interconnected VoIP providers to apply for a blanket 
authorization from the FCC that, once granted, will allow them to 
demonstrate that they have the authority to provide service in specific 
areas, thus enabling them to request numbers directly from the 
Numbering Administrators. This collection covers the information and 
certifications that applicants must submit in order to comply with the 
Numbering Authorization Application process. The data, information, and 
documents acquired through this collection will allow interconnected 
VoIP providers to obtain numbers with minimal burden or delay while 
also preventing providers from obtaining numbers without first 
demonstrating that they can deploy and properly utilize such resources. 
This information will also help the Federal Communications Commission 
(FCC) protect against number exhaust while promoting competitive 
neutrality among

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traditional telecommunications carriers and interconnected VoIP 
providers by allowing both entities to obtain numbers directly from the 
Numbering Administrators. It will further help the FCC to maintain 
efficient utilization of numbering resources and ensure that telephone 
numbers are not being stranded.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2016-07115 Filed 3-29-16; 8:45 am]
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