83 FR 12188 - Information Collections Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 54 (March 20, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 20, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 12188-12190] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-05571] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-0687 and 3060-0678] Information Collections Being Submitted to the Office of Management and Budget 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, the Federal Communications Commission (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 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. [[Page 12189]] The Commission 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 April 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via email Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the Title as shown in the Supplementary Information section below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 Commission ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the Commission's submission to OMB will be displayed. OMB Control Number: 3060-0687. Title: Access to Telecommunications Equipment and Services by Persons with Disabilities, CC Docket No. 87-124 and CG Docket No. 13- 46. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other for-profit entities; not-for- profit entities. Number of Respondents and Responses: 331 respondents; 3,028 responses. Estimated Time per Response: .25 hours (15 minutes) to 24 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual and on-occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this information collection is contained in section 710 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 610. Total Annual Burden: 7,236 hours. Total Annual Cost: $991,618. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does not require the collection of personally identifiable information from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: This notice and request for comments pertains to the extension of the currently approved information collection requirements concerning hearing aid compatibility (HAC) for wireline handsets used with the legacy telephone network, updated estimates of existing burdens that were included in the February 2015 PRA submission to OMB, and new collections related to HAC for wireline handsets used with advanced communications services (ACS), such as Voice over internet Protocol (VoIP). These handsets are known as ACS telephonic customer premises equipment (ACS telephonic CPE). Beginning in the 1980s, the Commission adopted a series of regulations to implement statutory directives requiring wireline telephone handsets in the United States (for use with the legacy telephone network) to be hearing aid compatible. In 2010, the Twenty- First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA), Public Law 111-260, sec. 102, 710(b), 124 Stat. 2751, 2753 (CVAA) (codified at 47 U.S.C. 610(b)), amended by Public Law 111-265, 124 Stat. 2795 (technical corrections to the CVAA), amended section 710(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 to apply the HAC requirements to ACS telephonic CPE, including VoIP telephones. In accordance with this provision, the Commission adopted Access to Telecommunications Equipment and Services by Persons with Disabilities et al., Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, FCC 17-135, released October 26, 2017, which amended the HAC rules to cover ACS telephonic CPE to the extent such devices are designed to be held to the ear and provide two- way voice communication via a built-in speaker. The information collections contain third-party disclosure and labeling requirements. The information is used to inform consumers who purchase or use wireline telephone equipment whether the telephone is hearing aid compatible; to ensure that manufacturers comply with applicable regulations and technical criteria; to ensure that information about ACS telephonic CPE is available in a database administered by the Administrative Council for Terminal Attachments (ACTA); and to facilitate the filing of complaints about the ACS telephonic CPE. Wireline Handsets Used With the Legacy Telephone Network47 CFR 68.224 requires that every non-hearing aid compatible wireline telephone used with the legacy wireline network that is offered for sale to the public contain in a conspicuous location on the surface of its packaging a statement that the telephone is not hearing aid compatible. If the handset is offered for sale without a surrounding package, then the telephone must be affixed with a written statement that the telephone is not hearing aid compatible. In addition, each handset must be accompanied by instructions in accordance with 47 CFR 62.218(b)(2). 47 CFR 68.300 requires that all wireline telephones used with the legacy wireline network that are manufactured in the United States (other than for export) or imported for use in the United States and that are hearing aid compatible have the letters ``HAC'' permanently affixed. ACS Telephonic CPE New Sec. 68.502(a) of the Commission's rules contains information collection requirements for ACS telephonic CPE that are similar to the HAC label and notice requirements in 47 CFR 68.224 and 68.300 (discussed above), i.e., the ``HAC'' labeling requirement for hearing aid compatible equipment, and the package information for non- hearing aid compatible equipment, apply to ACS telephonic CPE. New Sec. 68.501 of the Commission's rules requires responsible parties to obtain certifications of their equipment by using a third-party Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) or a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity. (A responsible party is the party, such as the manufacturer, that is responsible for the compliance of ACS telephonic CPE with the hearing aid compatibility rules and other applicable technical criteria. A Supplier's Declaration of Conformity is a procedure whereby a responsible party makes measurements or takes steps to ensure that CPE complies with technical standards, which results in a document by the same name.) Section 68.501 of the Commission's rules applies to ACS telephonic CPE rule sections defining the roles of TCBs and the uses of Supplier's Declarations of Conformity [[Page 12190]] for wireline handsets used with the legacy telephone network. New Sec. 68.504 of the Commission's rules requires information about ACS telephonic CPE to be included in a database administered by ACTA. (ACTA is an organization, previously created pursuant to FCC regulations, whose key function is to maintain a database of telephone equipment.) In addition, ACS telephonic CPE must be labeled as required by ACTA. New Sec. 68.502(b)-(d) of the Commission's rules requires responsible parties to: Warrant that ACS telephonic CPE complies with applicable regulations and technical criteria; give the user instructions required by ACTA for ACS telephonic CPE that is hearing aid compatible; give the user a notice for ACS telephonic CPE that is not hearing aid compatible; and notify the purchaser or user of ACS telephonic CPE whose approval is revoked, that the purchaser or user must discontinue its use. New Sec. 68.503 of the Commission's rules requires manufacturers of ACS telephonic CPE to designate an agent for service of process for complaints that may be filed at the FCC. OMB Control No.: 3060-0678. Title: Part 25 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules: Governing the Licensing of, and Spectrum Usage by, Commercial Earth Stations and Space Stations. Form Nos.: FCC Form 312; Schedule A; Schedule B; Schedule S; FCC Form 312-EZ; FCC Form 312-R. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved information collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities. Number of Respondents: 5,036 respondents; 5,094 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5-80 hours per response. Frequency of Response: On occasion, one time, and annual reporting requirements; third-party disclosure requirement; recordkeeping requirement. Obligation To Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309, 310, 319, 332, 605, and 721. Total Annual Burden: 35,622 hours. Annual Cost Burden: $12,411,120. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: In general, there is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Certain information collected regarding international coordination of satellite systems is not routinely available for public inspection pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and 47 CFR 0.457(d)(vii). Needs and Uses: On September 27, 2017, the Commission released a Report and Order, FCC 17-122, titled, ``Update to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Non-Geostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service Systems and Related Matters.'' In this Report and Order, the Commission updated and streamlined its rules governing satellite constellations that operate in the fixed-satellite service. Many of the amendments are substantive changes intended to give licensees greater operational flexibility. At the same time, however, many more applications for non-geostationary, fixed-satellite service systems have been filed, increasing the overall information collection burden. The information collection requirements in this collection are needed to determine the technical, legal, and other qualifications of applicants and licensees to operate a radio station and to determine whether grant of an authorization serves the public interest, convenience and necessity. Without such information, the Commission could not determine whether to permit respondents to provide communications services in the United States. Therefore, the Commission would not be able to fulfill its statutory responsibilities in accordance with the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, and the obligations imposed on parties to the World Trade Organization Basic Telecom Agreement. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-05571 Filed 3-19-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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PRA@fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@ Frequency of Response: One-time and revisions to the channelization plan for
fcc.gov. Include in the comments the on occasion reporting requirements. licensed wireless microphone
OMB control number as shown in the Obligation To Respond: Required to operations in the 169–172 MHz band,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. obtain or retain benefits. Statutory generally affirm but provide
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For authority for this information collection clarifications regarding the 30-
additional information or copies of the is contained in sections 1, 4(i), 4(j), 7(a) megahertz limit placed on licensed
information collection, contact Nicole 301, 302(a), 303(f), 307(e), and 332 of wireless microphone users’ access to
Ongele at (202) 418–2991. To view a the Communications Act of 1934, as spectrum in the 1435–1525 MHz band,
copy of this information collection amended, 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j), and clarify coordination requirements
request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go 157(a), 301, 302(a), 303(f), 307(e), and and operational limitations for licensed
to the web page http://www.reginfo.gov/ 332. wireless microphone operations in the
public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the Total Annual Burden: 2,490 hours. 941.5–944 MHz band. With these
Total Annual Cost: $166,563. various revisions and clarifications, the
section of the web page called Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No
‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on Commission finalized the technical
impact(s). rules for wireless microphone
the downward-pointing arrow in the Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the operations and, the Commission
No information is requested that would
‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) promotes our goal of accommodating
require assurance of confidentiality.
select ‘‘Federal Communications Needs and Uses: The Commission wireless microphone users’ needs
Commission’’ from the list of agencies will submit this information collection through access to spectrum resources
presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, to OMB as a new collection after this 60- following the incentive auction and
(5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the day comment period to obtain the full reconfiguration of the TV bands.
right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) three-year clearance from them. Federal Communications Commission.
when the list of FCC ICRs currently On July 14, 2017 the Federal Marlene H. Dortch,
under review appears, look for the OMB Communications Commission released Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
control number of this ICR and then an Order on Reconsideration and [FR Doc. 2018–05570 Filed 3–19–18; 8:45 am]
click on the ICR Reference Number. A Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
copy of the FCC submission to OMB Promoting Spectrum Access for Wireless
will be displayed. Microphone Operations; Amendment of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As part of Part 15 of the Commission’s Rules for FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
its continuing effort to reduce Unlicensed Operations in the Television COMMISSION
paperwork burdens, and as required by Bands, Repurposed 600 MHz Band, 600
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of MHz Guard Bands and Duplex Gap, and [OMB 3060–0687 and 3060–0678]
1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–3520), the Federal Channel 37; Amendment of Part 74 of
the Commission’s Rules for Low Power Information Collections Being
Communications Commission (FCC or Submitted to the Office of Management
the Commission) invites the general Auxiliary Stations in the Repurposed
600 MHz Band and 600 MHz Duplex and Budget
public and other Federal agencies to
take this opportunity to comment on the Gap; Expanding the Economic and AGENCY: Federal Communications
following information collection. Innovation Opportunities of Spectrum Commission.
Comments are requested concerning: Through Incentive Auctions; Revisions ACTION: Notice and request for
Whether the proposed collection of to Rules Authorizing the Operation of comments.
information is necessary for the proper Low Power Auxiliary Stations in the
performance of the functions of the 698–806 MHz Band; Public Interest SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
Commission, including whether the Spectrum Coalition, Petition for to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
information shall have practical utility; Rulemaking Regarding Low Power required by the Paperwork Reduction
the accuracy of the Commission’s Auxiliary Stations, Including Wireless Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
burden estimate; ways to enhance the Microphones, and the Digital Television Communications Commission
quality, utility, and clarity of the Transition; Amendment of Parts 15, 74 (Commission) invites the general public
information collected; ways to minimize and 90 of the Commission’s Rules and other Federal agencies to take this
the burden of the collection of Regarding Low Power Auxiliary opportunity to comment on the
information on the respondents, Stations, Including Wireless following information collection.
including the use of automated Microphones, Order on Reconsideration Comments are requested concerning:
collection techniques or other forms of and Further Notice of Proposed Whether the collection of information is
information technology; and ways to Rulemaking, GN Docket No. 14–166, ET necessary for the proper performance of
further reduce the information Docket No. 14–165, GN Docket No. 12– the functions of the Commission,
collection burden on small business 268, WT Docket No. 08–167, and ET including whether the information shall
concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Docket No. 10–24, in which the have practical utility; the accuracy of
OMB Control No.: 3060–XXXX. Commission permits certain qualifying the Commission’s burden estimate;
Title: Section 74.803(c) and (d), professional theaters, music, and ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
Wireless Microphones. performing arts organizations to obtain clarity of the information collected;
Form No.: N/A. a part 74 license that would allow them ways to minimize the burden of the
Type of Review: New collection. as licensees to obtain such interference collection of information on the
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Respondents: Business or other for- protection in the TV bands and, when respondents, including the use of
profit; Not-for-profit institutions. needed, also to operate in other automated collection techniques or
Number of Respondents and spectrum bands available for licensed other forms of information technology;
Responses: 215 respondents; 2,365 wireless microphone operations under and ways to further reduce the
responses. part 74. In addition, with respect to information collection burden on small
Estimated Time per Response: 22 licensed wireless microphone business concerns with fewer than 25
hours. operations in other frequency bands, employees.
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for wireline handsets used with the pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(b) and 47 CFR following information collections.
legacy telephone network. 0.457(d)(vii). Comments are requested concerning:
• New § 68.504 of the Commission’s Needs and Uses: On September 27, Whether the proposed collection of
rules requires information about ACS 2017, the Commission released a Report information is necessary for the proper
telephonic CPE to be included in a and Order, FCC 17–122, titled, ‘‘Update performance of the functions of the
database administered by ACTA. (ACTA to Parts 2 and 25 Concerning Non- Commission, including whether the
is an organization, previously created Geostationary, Fixed-Satellite Service information shall have practical utility;
pursuant to FCC regulations, whose key Systems and Related Matters.’’ In this the accuracy of the Commission’s
function is to maintain a database of Report and Order, the Commission burden estimate; ways to enhance the
telephone equipment.) In addition, ACS updated and streamlined its rules quality, utility, and clarity of the
telephonic CPE must be labeled as governing satellite constellations that information collected; ways to minimize
required by ACTA. operate in the fixed-satellite service. the burden of the collection of
• New § 68.502(b)–(d) of the Many of the amendments are information on the respondents,
Commission’s rules requires responsible substantive changes intended to give including the use of automated
parties to: Warrant that ACS telephonic licensees greater operational flexibility. collection techniques or other forms of
CPE complies with applicable At the same time, however, many more information technology; and ways to
regulations and technical criteria; give applications for non-geostationary, further reduce the information
the user instructions required by ACTA fixed-satellite service systems have been collection burden on small business
for ACS telephonic CPE that is hearing filed, increasing the overall information concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
aid compatible; give the user a notice for collection burden. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
ACS telephonic CPE that is not hearing The information collection a collection of information unless it
aid compatible; and notify the purchaser requirements in this collection are displays a currently valid Office of
or user of ACS telephonic CPE whose needed to determine the technical, legal, Management and Budget (OMB) control
approval is revoked, that the purchaser and other qualifications of applicants number. No person shall be subject to
or user must discontinue its use. and licensees to operate a radio station any penalty for failing to comply with
• New § 68.503 of the Commission’s and to determine whether grant of an a collection of information subject to the
rules requires manufacturers of ACS authorization serves the public interest, PRA that does not display a valid OMB
telephonic CPE to designate an agent for convenience and necessity. Without control number.
service of process for complaints that such information, the Commission DATES: Written PRA comments should
may be filed at the FCC. could not determine whether to permit be submitted on or before May 21, 2018.
OMB Control No.: 3060–0678. respondents to provide communications If you anticipate that you will be
Title: Part 25 of the Federal services in the United States. Therefore, submitting comments, but find it
Communications Commission’s Rules: the Commission would not be able to difficult to do so within the period of
Governing the Licensing of, and fulfill its statutory responsibilities in time allowed by this notice, you should
Spectrum Usage by, Commercial Earth accordance with the Communications advise the contact listed below as soon
Stations and Space Stations. Act of 1934, as amended, and the as possible.
Form Nos.: FCC Form 312; Schedule obligations imposed on parties to the ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
A; Schedule B; Schedule S; FCC Form World Trade Organization Basic
312–EZ; FCC Form 312–R. Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@
Telecom Agreement. fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved information Federal Communications Commission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
collection. Marlene H. Dortch, additional information about the
Respondents: Business or other for- Secretary, Office of the Secretary. information collection, contact Cathy
profit entities. [FR Doc. 2018–05571 Filed 3–19–18; 8:45 am] Williams at (202) 418–2918.
Number of Respondents: 5,036 BILLING CODE 6712–01–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
respondents; 5,094 responses. OMB Control Number: 3060–1033.
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5–80 Title: Multi-Channel Video Program
hours per response. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Distributor EEO Program Annual
Frequency of Response: On occasion, COMMISSION Report, FCC Form 396–C.
one time, and annual reporting Form Number: FCC Form 396–C.
[OMB 3060–1033]
requirements; third-party disclosure Type of Review: Extension of a
requirement; recordkeeping Information Collection Being Reviewed currently approved collection.
requirement. by the Federal Communications Respondents: Business or other for-
Obligation To Respond: Required to Commission Under Delegated profit entities; Not-for-profit
obtain or retain benefits. The statutory Authority institutions.
authority for this collection is contained Number of Respondents and
in 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, AGENCY: Federal Communications Responses: 2,200 respondents and 2,620
309, 310, 319, 332, 605, and 721. Commission. responses.
Total Annual Burden: 35,622 hours. ACTION: Notice and request for Frequency of Response:
Annual Cost Burden: $12,411,120. comments. Recordkeeping requirement; Once every
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No five year reporting requirement; Annual
impact(s). SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort reporting requirement.
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Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: to reduce paperwork burdens, and as Estimated Time per Response: 10
In general, there is no need for required by the Paperwork Reduction minutes—2.5 hours.
confidentiality with this collection of Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Total Annual Burden: 3,187 hours.
information. Certain information Communications Commission (FCC or Total Annual Cost to Respondents:
collected regarding international Commission) invites the general public None.
coordination of satellite systems is not and other Federal agencies to take this Obligation To Respond: Required to
routinely available for public inspection opportunity to comment on the obtain or retain benefits. The statutory
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| Contact | For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 12188 |
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