82 FR 50321 - Business Data Services in an Internet Protocol Environment; Technology Transitions; Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers; AT&T Corporation Petition for Rulemaking
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 209 (October 31, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 31, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 50321-50322] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-23621] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 61 [WC Docket Nos. 16-143, 05-25, GN Docket No. 13-5, RM-10593; FCC 17-43] Business Data Services in an Internet Protocol Environment; Technology Transitions; Special Access for Price Cap Local Exchange Carriers; AT&T Corporation Petition for Rulemaking AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Final rule; announcement of effective date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In this document, the Commission announces that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved, for a period of three years, an information collection associated with the Commission's Business Data Services Report and Order, FCC 17-43, which, among other things, adopted an X-factor of two percent and required price cap ILECs to make a one-time filing to revise their Tariff Review Plans (TRPs) to implement the new X-factor to become effective on December 1, 2017. In particular, the Commission amended its rules to state that the X-factor shall equal 2 percent effective December 1, 2017. This document is consistent with the Order, which stated that the Commission would publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the effective date of this rule. DATES: The amendment to 47 CFR 61.45(b)(1)(iv), published at June 2, 2017, 82 FR 25660, is effective October 31, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Kehoe, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202) 418-7122, or email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document announces that, on October 13, 2017, OMB approved, for a period of three years, the information collection requirement relating to Sec. 61.45(b)(1)(iv) of the Commission's rules, as contained in the Commission's Business Data Services Report and Order, FCC 17-43, published at 82 FR 25660, June 2, 2017. The OMB Control Number is 3060-0400. The Commission publishes this document as an announcement of the effective date of the rules. If you have any comments on the burden estimates listed below, or how the Commission can improve the collections and reduce any burdens caused thereby, please contact Nicole Ongele, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-A620, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. Please include the OMB Control Number, 3060-0400, in your correspondence. The Commission will also accept your comments via email at [email protected]. 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 and Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 418-0432 (TTY). Synopsis As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507), the FCC is notifying the public that it received final OMB approval on October 13, 2017, for the information collection requirements contained in the modifications to the Commission's rules in 47 CFR part 61. Under 5 CFR part 1320, an agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current, valid OMB Control Number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a [[Page 50322]] collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a current, valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number is 3060-0400. The foregoing notice is required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13, October 1, 1995, and 44 U.S.C. 3507. The total annual reporting burdens and costs for the respondents are as follows: OMB Control Number: 3060-0400. OMB Approval Date: October 13, 2017. OMB Expiration Date: October 31, 2020. Title: Part 61, Tariff Review Plan. Form Number: N/A. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 2,749 respondents; 4,165 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 hours--53 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time, biennial and on-occasion reporting requirements. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Statutory authority for this information collection (IC) is contained in 47 U.S.C. 10(a) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Total Annual Burden: 60,878 hours. Total Annual Cost: No Cost. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: Respondents are not being asked to submit confidential information to the Commission. If the Commission requests respondents to submit information which respondents believe are confidential, respondents may request confidential treatment of such information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission's rules. Privacy Act: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The Commission has developed standardized Tariff Review Plans (TRPs) that set forth the summary material that incumbent LECs (LECs) file to support revisions to the rates in their interstate access service tariffs. The TRPs display basic data on rate development in a consistent manner, thereby facilitating review of the incumbent LEC rate revisions by the Commission and interested parties. The TRPs have served this purpose effectively in past years. On April 20, 2017, the Commission adopted the Business Data Services Report and Order, FCC 17-43, reforming the business data services/special access regulations for incumbent and competitive LECs by detariffing certain business data services and modifying the regulatory obligations for those business data services that will remain tariffed. Additionally, the Order adopted an X-factor of two percent and required price cap ILECs to make a one-time filing to revise their TRPs to implement the new X-factor to become effective on December 1, 2017. In particular, the Commission amended Sec. 61.45(b)(1)(iv) of its rules to state that the X-factor shall equal 2 percent effective December 1, 2017. To ease the burden on industry, the only factor that changes in the revised TRPs is the X-factor. Base period demand and the value of GDP-PI will stay constant for this particular filing. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2017-23621 Filed 10-30-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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amended as set forth below the with any proceeding or matter before (TRPs) to implement the new X-factor to
signature of this Order effective 30 days the Commission that was under the become effective on December 1, 2017.
after the date of publication of this official responsibility of such In particular, the Commission amended
Order in the Federal Register. individual, as defined in 18 U.S.C. its rules to state that the X-factor shall
2. The Secretary shall arrange for 202(b), while in the service of the equal 2 percent effective December 1,
publication of this order in the Federal Commission. 2017. This document is consistent with
Register. the Order, which stated that the
§ 3000.10 Additional required notification Commission would publish a document
List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3000 of disqualification when seeking
employment.
in the Federal Register announcing the
Conflict of interests. effective date of this rule.
(a) Notwithstanding 5 CFR
By the Commission. DATES: The amendment to 47 CFR
2635.603(a), an employee that seeks
Stacy L. Ruble, 61.45(b)(1)(iv), published at June 2,
employment with the Postal Service
Secretary. 2017, 82 FR 25660, is effective October
must provide written notice of
31, 2017.
For the reasons discussed in the disqualification to the Designated
Agency Ethics Official (DAEO) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
preamble, the Commission amends
chapter III of title 39 of the Code of consistent with 5 CFR 5601.103(a). The William Kehoe, Pricing Policy Division,
Federal Regulations as follows: DAEO will inform the employee and the Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202)
employee’s supervisor in writing of each 418–7122, or email: william.kehoe@
CHAPTER III—POSTAL REGULATORY fcc.gov.
COMMISSION matter from which the employee is
disqualified from participating. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
■ 1. Under the authority of 39 U.S.C. (b) An employee may withdraw document announces that, on October
503, remove the heading of subchapter written notice under paragraph (a) of 13, 2017, OMB approved, for a period of
A. this section consistent with 5 CFR three years, the information collection
5601.103(b). requirement relating to § 61.45(b)(1)(iv)
PART 3000—STANDARDS OF
of the Commission’s rules, as contained
CONDUCT § 3000.15 Additional limitation on in the Commission’s Business Data
acceptance of anything of value.
■ 2. The authority citation for part 3000 Services Report and Order, FCC 17–43,
Regardless of 5 CFR 2635.203(b)(7), a published at 82 FR 25660, June 2, 2017.
continues to read as follows:
Commission employee may not accept a The OMB Control Number is 3060–
Authority: 39 U.S.C. 503; 504, 3603; E.O. gift from the Postal Service, unless
12674; 54 FR 15159; 3 CFR,1989 Comp., p.
0400. The Commission publishes this
another exception or exclusion to 5 CFR document as an announcement of the
215, as modified by E.O. 12731, 56 FR 42547, 2635.203 applies or a waiver is granted
3 CFR, 1990 Comp., p. 396, 5 CFR parts 2634 effective date of the rules. If you have
and 2635.
by the DAEO. any comments on the burden estimates
■ 3. Revise subpart A of part 3000 to § 3000.20 [Reserved] listed below, or how the Commission
read as follows: can improve the collections and reduce
[FR Doc. 2017–23576 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] any burdens caused thereby, please
Subpart A—General Provisions BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P contact Nicole Ongele, Federal
Communications Commission, Room
Sec. 1–A620, 445 12th Street SW.,
3000.5 Post-employment restrictions.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Washington, DC 20554. Please include
3000.10 Additional required notification of
disqualification when seeking COMMISSION the OMB Control Number, 3060–0400,
employment. in your correspondence. The
3000.15 Additional restriction on 47 CFR Part 61 Commission will also accept your
acceptance of anything of value. [WC Docket Nos. 16–143, 05–25, GN Docket
comments via email at PRA@fcc.gov.
3000.20 [Reserved] No. 13–5, RM–10593; FCC 17–43] To request materials in accessible
formats for people with disabilities
§ 3000.5 Post-employment restrictions. (Braille, large print, electronic files,
Business Data Services in an Internet
All former employees of the Postal Protocol Environment; Technology audio format), send an email to fcc504@
Regulatory Commission (Commission) Transitions; Special Access for Price fcc.gov or call the Consumer and
are subject to the following restrictions Cap Local Exchange Carriers; AT&T Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202)
on appearance and practice before the Corporation Petition for Rulemaking 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432
Commission on behalf of any (TTY).
participant, including the United States AGENCY: Federal Communications
Postal Service (Postal Service): Commission. Synopsis
(a) No former employee of the ACTION: Final rule; announcement of As required by the Paperwork
Commission may practice or act as an effective date. Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3507),
attorney, expert witness, or the FCC is notifying the public that it
representative in connection with any SUMMARY: In this document, the received final OMB approval on October
proceeding or matter before the Commission announces that the Office 13, 2017, for the information collection
Commission that the former employee of Management and Budget (OMB) has requirements contained in the
has handled, advised, or participated in approved, for a period of three years, an modifications to the Commission’s rules
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the consideration of while in the service information collection associated with in 47 CFR part 61. Under 5 CFR part
of the Commission. the Commission’s Business Data 1320, an agency may not conduct or
(b) No former employee of the Services Report and Order, FCC 17–43, sponsor a collection of information
Commission may within 1 year after his which, among other things, adopted an unless it displays a current, valid OMB
or her employment has ceased, practice X-factor of two percent and required Control Number.
before or act as an attorney, expert price cap ILECs to make a one-time No person shall be subject to any
witness, or representative in connection filing to revise their Tariff Review Plans penalty for failing to comply with a
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collection of information subject to the business data services that will remain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Paperwork Reduction Act that does not tariffed. Additionally, the Order snapper-grouper fishery of the South
display a current, valid OMB Control adopted an X-factor of two percent and Atlantic includes greater amberjack and
Number. The OMB Control Number is required price cap ILECs to make a one- is managed under the Fishery
3060–0400. time filing to revise their TRPs to Management Plan for the Snapper-
The foregoing notice is required by implement the new X-factor to become Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective on December 1, 2017. In Region (FMP). The FMP was prepared
Public Law 104–13, October 1, 1995, particular, the Commission amended by the South Atlantic Fishery
and 44 U.S.C. 3507. § 61.45(b)(1)(iv) of its rules to state that Management Council (Council) and is
The total annual reporting burdens the X-factor shall equal 2 percent implemented by NMFS under the
and costs for the respondents are as effective December 1, 2017. To ease the authority of the Magnuson-Stevens
follows: burden on industry, the only factor that Fishery Conservation and Management
OMB Control Number: 3060–0400. changes in the revised TRPs is the Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act) by
OMB Approval Date: October 13, X-factor. Base period demand and the regulations at 50 CFR part 622.
2017. value of GDP–PI will stay constant for The recreational ACL for South
OMB Expiration Date: October 31, this particular filing. Atlantic greater amberjack is 1,167,837
2020. Federal Communications Commission. lb (529,722 kg), round weight, as
Title: Part 61, Tariff Review Plan. specified at 50 CFR 622.193(k)(2)(i). The
Marlene H. Dortch,
Form Number: N/A. fishing year for South Atlantic greater
Respondents: Business or other for- Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
amberjack is from March 1 through the
profit entities. [FR Doc. 2017–23621 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] end of February (50 CFR 622.7(d)).
Number of Respondents and BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Under the recreational AM at 50 CFR
Responses: 2,749 respondents; 4,165 622.193(k)(2)(i), when landings of the
responses. greater amberjack recreational sector
Estimated Time per Response: 0.50 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE reach, or are projected to reach, its ACL,
hours—53 hours. NMFS is required to close the
Frequency of Response: One-time, National Oceanic and Atmospheric recreational sector for greater amberjack
biennial and on-occasion reporting Administration by filing a notification to that effect with
requirements. the Office of the Federal Register unless
Obligation to Respond: Required to 50 CFR Part 622 NMFS determines that no closure is
obtain or retain benefits. Statutory [Docket No. 140819686–5999–02] necessary based on the best scientific
authority for this information collection information available.
(IC) is contained in 47 U.S.C. 10(a) of RIN 0648–XF779 NMFS has determined that the
the Communications Act of 1934, as recreational ACL has been reached in
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of
amended. the current fishing year of March 1,
Mexico, and South Atlantic; Snapper-
Total Annual Burden: 60,878 hours. 2017, through February 28, 2018, and
Total Annual Cost: No Cost. Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic;
2017 Recreational Accountability that a closure is necessary. Therefore,
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: this temporary rule implements an AM
Respondents are not being asked to Measure and Closure for Greater
Amberjack to close the greater amberjack
submit confidential information to the recreational sector in the South Atlantic
Commission. If the Commission AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries for the remainder of the current fishing
requests respondents to submit Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and year. As a result, the recreational sector
information which respondents believe Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), for greater amberjack in the South
are confidential, respondents may Commerce. Atlantic EEZ will close effective at 12:01
request confidential treatment of such ACTION: Temporary rule; closure. a.m., local time October 31, 2017.
information under 47 CFR 0.459 of the On October 18, 2017, NMFS closed
Commission’s rules. SUMMARY: NMFS implements an the commercial sector of greater
Privacy Act: No impact(s). accountability measure (AM) for the amberjack in the South Atlantic because
Needs and Uses: The Commission has recreational sector of greater amberjack the sector had reached the commercial
developed standardized Tariff Review in the South Atlantic exclusive quota (equivalent to the commercial
Plans (TRPs) that set forth the summary economic zone (EEZ) through this ACL) (82 FR 47640, October 13, 2017).
material that incumbent LECs (LECs) temporary rule. NMFS estimates that Because the commercial sector for South
file to support revisions to the rates in recreational landings have reached the Atlantic greater amberjack has already
their interstate access service tariffs. The recreational annual catch limit (ACL) for closed for the remainder of the current
TRPs display basic data on rate greater amberjack in the South Atlantic. fishing year, all harvest of South
development in a consistent manner, Therefore, NMFS closes the recreational Atlantic greater amberjack will end on
thereby facilitating review of the sector for greater amberjack in the South October 31, 2017. Both the commercial
incumbent LEC rate revisions by the Atlantic EEZ for the remainder of the and recreational sectors for South
Commission and interested parties. The current fishing year (see DATES). This Atlantic greater amberjack will reopen
TRPs have served this purpose closure is necessary to protect the on March 1, 2018, the start of the next
effectively in past years. greater amberjack resource in the South fishing year.
On April 20, 2017, the Commission Atlantic. During this closure, the bag and
DATES: This rule is effective from 12:01 possession limits for greater amberjack
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adopted the Business Data Services
Report and Order, FCC 17–43, reforming a.m., local time, October 31, 2017, until in or from the South Atlantic EEZ are
the business data services/special access 12:01 a.m. local time, on March 1, 2018. zero. The prohibition on harvest or
regulations for incumbent and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: possession of greater amberjack applies
competitive LECs by detariffing certain Mary Vara, NMFS Southeast Regional on board a vessel for which a valid
business data services and modifying Office, telephone: 727–824–5305, email: Federal commercial or charter vessel/
the regulatory obligations for those mary.vara@noaa.gov. headboat permit for South Atlantic
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| Dates | The amendment to 47 CFR 61.45(b)(1)(iv), published at June 2, 2017, 82 FR 25660, is effective October 31, 2017. | |
| Contact | William Kehoe, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, at (202) 418-7122, or email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 50321 |
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