81 FR 64461 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 182 (September 20, 2016)
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 182 (September 20, 2016)
| Page Range | 64461-64463 | |
| FR Document | 2016-22522 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 182 (Tuesday, September 20, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 64461-64463] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22522] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-XXXX] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before October 20, 2016. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it [[Page 64462]] 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 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-XXXX. Title: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: New collection. Respondents: Individuals or households; businesses or other for- profit entities; not-for-profit institutions; state, local, or tribal governments. Number of Respondents and Responses: 78 respondents; 3,631 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to 40 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual, semiannual, quarterly, monthly, one time, and on occasion reporting requirements; recordkeeping requirement; third-party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefit. Statutory authority for this information collection is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), and 719 of the Communications Act, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), and 620. Total Annual Burden: 7,995 hours. Total Annual Cost: $600. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Confidentiality is an issue to the extent that individuals and households provide personally identifiable information, which is covered under the Commission's system of records notice (SORN), FCC/CGB-3, ``National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program,'' which became effective on February 28, 2012. Privacy Impact Assessment: The Commission completed a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) on December 31, 2012. The PIA may be reviewed at http://www.fcc.gov/omd/privacyact/Privacy_Impact_Assessment.html. The Commission is in the process of updating the PIA with respect to the Commission's adoption of rules in document FCC 16-101 on August 4, 2016, which converted the pilot program to a permanent program without change to the PII covered by these information collections. Needs and Uses: Section 105 of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA) added section 719 to the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). Pub. L. 111-260, 124 Stat. 2751 (2010); Pub. L. 111-265, 124 Stat. 2795 (2010) (making technical corrections); 47 U.S.C. 620. Section 719 of the Act requires the Commission to establish rules that define as eligible for up to $10,000,000 of support annually from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay Service Fund (TRS Fund) those programs that are approved by the Commission for the distribution of specialized customer premises equipment designed to make telecommunications service, Internet access service, and advanced communications, including interexchange services and advanced telecommunications and information services, accessible by low-income individuals who are deaf-blind. 47 U.S.C. 620(a), (c). Accordingly, on April 6, 2011, the Commission released a Report and Order, document FCC 11-56, adopting rules to establish the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) as a pilot program. See 47 CFR 64.610(a) through (k). The FCC's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB or Bureau) launched the pilot program on July 1, 2012. In an Order released on May 27, 2016, document FCC 11-69, the Commission extended the pilot program to June 30, 2017, at which time distributing equipment and providing related services under the pilot program will cease. On August 5, 2016, the Commission released a Report and Order, document FCC 16-101, adopting rules to establish the NDBEDP, also known as ``iCanConnect,'' as a permanent program. See 47 CFR 64.6201 through 64.6219. In document FCC 16-101, the Commission clarified that the pilot program will not terminate until after all reports have been submitted, all payments and adjustments have been made, and all wind- down activities have been completed, and no issues with regard to the NDBEDP pilot program remain pending. Information collections related to NDBEDP pilot program activities are included in OMB Control Number 3060-1146, Implementation of the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010, Section 105, Relay Services for Deaf-Blind Individuals, CG Docket No. 10-210, which will expire June 30, 2018. Rules for the NDBEDP permanent program that are subject to the PRA will become effective on the date specified in a notice published in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval. At that time, in accordance with document 16-101, the Bureau will announce the timing of the 60-day period for new and incumbent entities to apply for certification to participate in the permanent NDBEDP. To minimize any disruption of service in the transition between the pilot program and the permanent program, the Bureau will announce its selection of the entities certified to participate in the NDBEDP permanent program as soon as possible, but certifications to participate in the NDBEDP permanent program will not become effective before July 1, 2017. Because the information collection burdens related to NDBEDP pilot program activities overlap in time with the information collection burdens related to NDBEDP permanent program activities, the Commission is seeking approval for a new collection for the information burdens associated with the permanent NDBEDP. In document FCC 16-101, the Commission adopted rules requiring the following: (a) Entities must apply to the Commission for certification to receive reimbursement from the TRS Fund for NDBEDP activities. (b) A program wishing to relinquish its certification before its certification expires must provide written notice of its intent to do so. (c) Certified programs must disclose to the Commission actual or potential conflicts of interest. (d) Certified programs must notify the Commission of any substantive change that bears directly on its ability to meet the qualifications necessary for certification. (e) A certified entity may present written arguments and any relevant documentation as to why suspension or revocation of certification is not warranted. (f) When a new entity is certified as a state's program, the previously certified entity must take certain actions to complete the transition to the new entity. (g) Certified programs must require an applicant to provide verification that the applicant is deaf-blind. (h) Certified programs must require an applicant to provide verification that the applicant meets the income eligibility requirement. (i) Certified programs must re-verify the income and disability eligibility of an equipment recipient under certain circumstances. (j) Certified programs must permit the transfer of an equipment recipient's account when the recipient relocates to another state. [[Page 64463]] (k) Certified programs must include an attestation on consumer application forms. (l) Certified programs must conduct annual audits and submit to Commission-directed audits. (m) Certified programs must document compliance with NDBEDP requirements, provide such documentation to the Commission upon request, and retain such records for at least five years. (n) Certified programs must submit reimbursement claims as instructed by the TRS Fund Administrator, and supplemental information and documentation as requested. In addition, the entity selected to conduct national outreach will submit claims for reimbursement on a quarterly basis. (o) Certified programs must submit reports every six months as instructed by the NDBEDP Administrator. In addition, the entity selected to conduct national outreach will submit an annual report. (p) Informal and formal complaints may be filed against NEDBEDP certified programs, and the Commission may conduct such inquiries and hold such proceedings as it may deem necessary. (q) Certified programs must include the NDBEDP whistleblower protections in appropriate publications. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2016-22522 Filed 9-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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Title: Accessible Telecommunications added to the Act by the Twenty-First the Commission has revised its estimate
and Advanced Communications Century Communications and Video of the number of requests for dispute
Services and Equipment. Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). See assistance and the number of informal
Form Number: N/A. Pub. L. 111–260, 104. Section 716 of the complaints that it expects to receive and
Type of Review: Revision of a Act requires providers of advanced the burdens associated with the
currently approved collection. communications services and processing and handling of those
Respondents: Individuals or manufacturers of equipment used for requests and complaints.
households; Businesses or other for- advanced communications services to Federal Communications Commission.
profit entities; Not-for-profit make their services and equipment
institutions. Marlene H. Dortch,
accessible to individuals with
Number of Respondents and disabilities, unless doing so is not Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
Responses: 4,541 respondents; 54,064 achievable. 47 U.S.C. 617. Section 717 [FR Doc. 2016–22523 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am]
responses. of the Act establishes new BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
Estimated Time per Response: .50 recordkeeping requirements and
hours (30 minutes) to 35 hours. enforcement procedures for service
Frequency of Response: Annual, one providers and equipment manufacturers FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
time, and on occasion reporting that are subject to sections 255, 716, and COMMISSION
requirements; recordkeeping 718 of the Act. 47 U.S.C. 618. Section [OMB 3060–XXXX]
requirement; third-party disclosure 255 of the Act requires
requirement. telecommunications and interconnected Information Collection Being Reviewed
Obligation to Respond: Mandatory. VoIP services and equipment to be by the Federal Communications
Statutory authority for this information accessible, if readily achievable. 47 Commission
collection is contained in sections 1–4, U.S.C. 255. Section 718 of the Act
255, 303(r), 403, 503, 716, 717, and 718 AGENCY: Federal Communications
requires Web browsers included on
of the Communications Act, as Commission.
mobile phones to be accessible to and
amended, 47 U.S.C. 151–154, 255, usable by individuals who are blind or ACTION: Notice and request for
303(r), 403, 503, 617, 618, and 619. have a visual impairment, unless doing comments.
Total Annual Burden: 155,419 hours. so is not achievable. 47 U.S.C. 619. On
Total Annual Cost: $17,510. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
April 29, 2013, in document FCC 13–57, to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: the FCC released a Second Report and
Confidentiality is an issue to the extent required by the Paperwork Reduction
Order adopting final rules to implement Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
that individuals and households section 718 of the Act. On March 12,
provide personally identifiable 3520), the Federal Communications
2015, in document FCC 15–24, the FCC Commission (FCC or Commission)
information, which is covered under the released a Report and Order on Remand,
FCC’s system of records notice (SORN), invites the general public and other
Declaratory Ruling, and Order Federal agencies to take this
FCC/CGB–1, ‘‘Informal Complaints, reclassifying broadband Internet access
Inquiries and Requests for Dispute opportunity to comment on the
service (BIAS) as a telecommunications following information collections.
Assistance’’, which became effective on service that is subject to the
September 24, 2014. In addition, upon Comments are requested concerning:
Commission’s regulatory authority
the service of an informal or formal Whether the proposed collection of
under Title II of the Act and applying
complaint, a service provider or information is necessary for the proper
section 255 of the Act and the
equipment manufacturer must produce performance of the functions of the
Commission’s implementing rules to
to the Commission, upon request, Commission, including whether the
providers of BIAS and manufacturers of
records covered by 47 CFR 14.31 of the information shall have practical utility;
equipment used for BIAS.
Commission’s rules and may assert a Among other things, the FCC the accuracy of the Commission’s
statutory request for confidentiality for established procedures in document burden estimate; ways to enhance the
these records. All other information FCC 11–151 to facilitate the filing of quality, utility, and clarity of the
submitted to the Commission pursuant formal and informal complaints alleging information collected; ways to minimize
to Subpart D of Part 14 of the violations of sections 255, 716, or 718 of the burden of the collection of
Commission’s rules or to any other the Act. Those procedures include a information on the respondents,
request by the Commission may be nondiscretionary pre-filing notice including the use of automated
submitted pursuant to a request for procedure to facilitate dispute collection techniques or other forms of
confidentiality in accordance with 47 resolution. As a prerequisite to filing an information technology; and ways to
CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. informal complaint, complainants must further reduce the information
Privacy Impact Assessment: The FCC first request dispute assistance from the collection burden on small business
completed a Privacy Impact Assessment Consumer and Governmental Affairs concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
(PIA) on June 28, 2007. The PIA may be Bureau’s Disability Rights Office. The Commission may not conduct or
reviewed at http://www.fcc.gov/omd/ The filing of a request for dispute sponsor a collection of information
privacyact/Privacy_Impact_ assistance is used to initiate a 30-day unless it displays a currently valid
Assessment.html. The FCC is in the period which must precede the filing of Office of Management and Budget
process of updating the PIA to an informal complaint. The burdens (OMB) control number. No person shall
be subject to any penalty for failing to
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incorporate various revisions made to associated with filing requests for
the SORN. dispute assistance and informal comply with a collection of information
Needs and Uses: On October 7, 2011, complaints are contained in the subject to the PRA that does not display
in document FCC 11–151, the FCC collection found in OMB control a valid OMB control number.
released a Report and Order adopting number 3060–0874. Therefore, the DATES: Written PRA comments should
final rules to implement sections 716 Commission extracted those burdens be submitted on or before October 20,
and 717 of the Communications Act of from the collection found in OMB 2016. If you anticipate that you will be
1934 (the Act), as amended, which were control number 3060–1167. In addition, submitting comments, but find it
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(k) Certified programs must include ADDRESSES: Federal Communications 3. Approval of the Minutes of the First
an attestation on consumer application Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room Meeting
forms. TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. 4. NTIA Draft Preliminary Views and
(l) Certified programs must conduct FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Proposals
annual audits and submit to Michael Mullinix, Designated Federal 5. IWG Reports and Documents Relating
Commission-directed audits. Official, World Radiocommunication to Preliminary Views
(m) Certified programs must Conference Advisory Committee, FCC
document compliance with NDBEDP 6. Future Meetings
International Bureau, Global Strategy
requirements, provide such and Negotiation Division, at (202) 418– 7. Other Business
documentation to the Commission upon 0491. Federal Communications Commission.
request, and retain such records for at Troy F. Tanner,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FCC
least five years. Deputy Chief, International Bureau.
established the Advisory Committee to
(n) Certified programs must submit
provide advice, technical support and [FR Doc. 2016–22528 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am]
reimbursement claims as instructed by
recommendations relating to the BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
the TRS Fund Administrator, and
preparation of United States proposals
supplemental information and
and positions for the 2019 World
documentation as requested. In
Radiocommunication Conference
addition, the entity selected to conduct
(WRC–19). FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE
national outreach will submit claims for
In accordance with the Federal CORPORATION
reimbursement on a quarterly basis.
(o) Certified programs must submit Advisory Committee Act, Public Law
92–463, as amended, this notice advises Notice to All Interested Parties of the
reports every six months as instructed Termination of the Receivership of
by the NDBEDP Administrator. In interested persons of the second
meeting of the Advisory Committee. 10316, Gulf State Community Bank,
addition, the entity selected to conduct Carrabelle, Florida
national outreach will submit an annual Additional information regarding the
report. Advisory Committee is available on the
AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance
(p) Informal and formal complaints Advisory Committee’s Web site,
Corporation.
may be filed against NEDBEDP certified www.fcc.gov/wrc-19. The meeting is
open to the public. The meeting will be ACTION:Notice of Termination of
programs, and the Commission may
broadcast live with open captioning Receivership.
conduct such inquiries and hold such
proceedings as it may deem necessary. over the Internet from the FCC Live Web
page at www.fcc.gov/live. Comments Notice is hereby given that the Federal
(q) Certified programs must include
may be presented at the Advisory Deposit Insurance Corporation (‘‘FDIC’’)
the NDBEDP whistleblower protections
Committee meeting or in advance of the as Receiver for Gulf State Community
in appropriate publications.
meeting by email to: WRC-19@fcc.gov. Bank, Carrabelle, Florida (‘‘the
Federal Communications Commission. Open captioning will be provided for Receiver’’) intends to terminate its
Marlene H. Dortch, this event. Other reasonable receivership for said institution. The
Secretary, Office of the Secretary. accommodations for people with FDIC was appointed receiver of Gulf
[FR Doc. 2016–22522 Filed 9–19–16; 8:45 am] disabilities are available upon request. State Community Bank on November
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Requests for such accommodations 19, 2010. The liquidation of the
should be submitted via email to receivership assets has been completed.
fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the To the extent permitted by available
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Consumer and Governmental Affairs funds and in accordance with law, the
COMMISSION Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) Receiver will be making a final dividend
418–0432 (TTY). Such requests should payment to proven creditors.
[IB Docket No. 16–185; DA 16–1033] include a detailed description of the Based upon the foregoing, the
accommodation needed. In addition, Receiver has determined that the
Second Meeting of the World please include a way for the FCC to continued existence of the receivership
Radiocommunication Conference contact the requester if more will serve no useful purpose.
Advisory Committee information is needed to fill the request. Consequently, notice is given that the
AGENCY: Federal Communications Please allow at least five days’ advance receivership shall be terminated, to be
Commission. notice; last minute requests will be effective no sooner than thirty days after
accepted, but may not be possible to the date of this Notice. If any person
ACTION: Notice.
accommodate. wishes to comment concerning the
SUMMARY: In accordance with the The proposed agenda for the second termination of the receivership, such
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this meeting is as follows: comment must be made in writing and
notice advises interested persons that sent within thirty days of the date of
Agenda
the second meeting of the World this Notice to: Federal Deposit
Radiocommunication Conference Second Meeting of the World Insurance Corporation, Division of
Advisory Committee (Advisory Radiocommunication Conference Resolutions and Receiverships,
Committee) will be held on October 24, Advisory Committee Attention: Receivership Oversight
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES
2016, at the Federal Communications Department 34.6, 1601 Bryan Street,
Federal Communications Commission,
Commission (FCC). The Advisory Dallas, TX 75201
445 12th Street SW., Room TW–C305,
Committee will consider any Washington, DC 20554 No comments concerning the
preliminary views introduced by the termination of this receivership will be
Advisory Committee’s Informal Working October 24, 2016; 11:00 a.m. considered which are not sent within
Groups. 1. Opening Remarks this time frame.
DATES: October 24, 2016; 11:00 a.m. 2. Approval of Agenda Dated: September 15, 2016.
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| Dates | Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before October 20, 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. | |
| Contact | For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. | |
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