83 FR 4204 - Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 20 (January 30, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 30, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 4204-4206] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01753] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060-1150] 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, 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 [[Page 4205]] 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 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 April 2, 2018. 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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to 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: 3060-1150. Title: Telecommunications Relay Services Certification Applications and Video Relay Service Compliance Requirements, CG Docket Nos. 03-123 and 10-51. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, Local or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 72 respondents; 412 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours (30 minutes) to 25 hours. Frequency of Response: Annual, one-time and on occasion reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for the information collection is found at section 225 of the Act, 47 U.S.C. 225. The law was enacted on July 26, 1990, as Title IV of the ADA, Public Law 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, 366-69. Total Annual Burden: 1,179 hours. Total Annual Cost: $24,000. 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 (PII) from individuals. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: In 1991, the Commission adopted rules governing the telecommunications relay services (TRS) program and procedures for each state TRS program to apply for initial Commission certification and renewal of Commission certification of each state program. Telecommunications Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Report and Order and Request for Comments, document FCC 91-213, published at 56 FR 36729, August 1, 1991 (1991 TRS Implementation Order). On July 28, 2011, the Commission released Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, document FCC 11-118, published at 76 FR 47469, August 5, 2011, and at 76 FR 47476, August 5, 2011 (VRS Certification Order), adopting final and interim rules--designed to help prevent fraud and abuse, and ensure quality service, in the provision of internet-based forms of Telecommunications Relay Services (iTRS). The VRS Certification Order amended the Commission's process for certifying internet-based TRS (iTRS) providers as eligible for payment from the Interstate TRS Fund (Fund) for their provision of iTRS to ensure that iTRS providers receiving certification are qualified to provide iTRS in compliance with the Commission's rules and to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse through improved oversight of such providers. On October 17, 2011, the Commission released Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, Memorandum Opinion and Order, Order, and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, document FCC 11-155, published at 76 FR 67070, October 31, 2011 (VRS Certification Reconsideration Order), modifying two aspects of information collection requirements contained in the VRS Certification Order. The VRS Certification Order as modified by the VRS Certification Reconsideration contains information collection requirements with respect to the following eight requirements, all of which are intended to ensure that providers are qualified to provide iTRS in compliance with the Commission's rules with no or minimal service interruption. (A) Required Evidence for Submission for Eligibility Certification. Each potential iTRS provider must submit full and detailed information in its application for certification that shows its ability to comply with the Commission's rules. Each applicant must provide a detailed description of how it will meet all non-waived mandatory minimum standards applicable to each form of TRS offered, including documentary and other evidence. In the case of VRS, such documentary and other evidence shall also demonstrate that the applicant leases, licenses or has acquired its own facilities and operates such facilities associated with TRS call centers and employs communications assistants, on a full or part-time basis, to staff such call centers at the date of the application. Such evidence shall include but not be limited to: 1. For VRS applicants operating five or fewer call centers within the United States, a copy of each deed or lease for each call center; 2. For VRS applicants operating more than five call centers within the United States, a copy of each deed or lease for a representative sampling of five call centers; 3. For VRS applicants operating call centers outside of the United States, a copy of each deed or lease for each call center; 4. For all applicants, a list of individuals or entities that hold at least a 10 percent equity interest in the applicant, have the power to vote 10 percent or more of the securities of the applicant, or exercise de jure or de facto control over the applicant, a description of the applicant's organizational structure, and the names of its executives, officers, members of its board of directors, general partners (in the case of a partnership), and managing members (in the case of a limited liability company); 5. For all applicants, a list of the number of applicant's full- time and part-time employees involved in TRS operations, including and divided by the following positions: Executives and officers; video phone installers (in the case of VRS), communications assistants, and persons involved in marketing and sponsorship activities; 6. Where applicable, a description of the call center infrastructure, and for all core call center functions (automatic call distribution, routing, call setup, mapping, call features, billing for compensation from the TRS fund, and registration) a statement whether such equipment is owned, leased or licensed (and from whom if leased or licensed) and proofs of purchase, leases or license agreements, including a complete copy of any lease or license agreement for automatic call distribution; 7. For all applicants, copies of employment agreements for all of the provider's employees directly involved in TRS operations, executives and communications assistants, and a list of [[Page 4206]] names of employees directly involved in TRS operations need not be submitted with the application, but must be retained by the applicant and submitted to the Commission upon request; and 8. For all applicants, a list of all sponsorship arrangements relating to internet-based TRS, including a description of any associated written agreements; copies of all such arrangements and agreements must be retained by the applicant for three years from the date of the application, and submitted to the Commission upon request. (B) Submission of Annual Report. Providers submit annual reports that include updates to the information listed under Section A above or certify that there are no changes to the information listed under Section A above. (C) Requiring Providers to Seek Prior Authorization of Voluntary Interruption of Service. A VRS provider seeking to voluntarily interrupt service for a period of 30 minutes or more in duration must first obtain Commission authorization by submitting a written request to the Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) at least 60 days prior to any planned service interruption, with detailed information of: (i) Its justification for such interruption; (ii) Its plan to notify customers about the impending interruption; and (iii) Its plans for resuming service, so as to minimize the impact of such disruption on consumers through a smooth transition of temporary service to another provider, and restoration of its service at the completion of such interruption. (D) Reporting of Unforeseen Service Interruptions. With respect to brief, unforeseen service interruptions or in the event of a VRS provider's voluntary service interruption of less than 30 minutes in duration, the affected provider must submit a written notification to CGB within two business days of the commencement of the service interruption, with an explanation of when and how the provider has restored service or the provider's plan to do so imminently. In the event the provider has not restored service at the time such report is filed, the provider must submit a second report within two business days of the restoration of service with an explanation of when and how the provider has restored service. (E) Applicant Certifying Under Penalty of Perjury for Certification Application. The chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), or other senior executive of an applicant for iTRS certification with first-hand knowledge of the accuracy and completeness of the information provided must certify under penalty of perjury that all application information required under the Commission's rules and orders has been provided and that all statements of fact, as well as all documentation contained in the application submission, are true, accurate, and complete. (F) Certified Provider Certifying Under Penalty of Perjury for Annual Compliance Filings. The CEO, CFO, or other senior executive of an iTRS provider with first-hand knowledge of the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, when submitting an annual compliance report under 47 CFR 64.606(g), must certify under penalty of perjury that all information required under the Commission's rules and orders has been provided and all statements of fact, as well as all documentation contained in the annual compliance report submission, are true, accurate, and complete. (G) Notification of Service Cessation. An applicant for certification must give its customers at least 30-days notice that it will no longer provide service should the Commission determine that the applicant's certification application does not qualify for certification under 47 CFR 64.606(a)(2) of the Commission's rules. (H) Notification on Website. A provider must provide notification of temporary service outages to consumers on an accessible website, and the provider must ensure that the information regarding service status is updated on its website in a timely manner. On June 10, 2013, the Commission made permanent the interim rule adopted in the VRS Certification Order requiring all applicants and providers of iTRS to certify, under penalty of perjury, that their certification applications and annual compliance reports are truthful, accurate, and complete. Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, document FCC 13-82, published at 78 FR 40582, July 5, 2013. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018-01753 Filed 1-29-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712-01-P
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123, Financial Data, Complaints, and include specific sections to capture and annually file a summary of the
Other Compliance Information. speech-to-speech (STS) and video relay complaint log with the Commission.
Form No.: N/A. service (VRS) costs and minutes of use. 47 CFR 64.604(c)(2) requires each
Respondents: Business or other for- On November 19, 2007, the state and interstate TRS provider to
profit; Individuals or household; State, Commission released the 2007 Cost submit contact information to the
local or Tribal Governments. Recovery Order, document FCC 07–486, Commission.
Number of Respondents: 72 in which the Commission: 47 CFR 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D)(3) requires
respondents; 3,614 responses. (a) Adopted a new cost recovery providers to submit speed of answer
Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 methodology for interstate traditional data.
hours (30 minutes) to 50 hours. TRS and interstate STS based on the 47 CFR 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(G) requires
Frequency of Response: Annual, Multi-state Average Rate Structure each new TRS provider to submit to the
monthly, on occasion, and one-time (MARS) plan, under which interstate TRS Fund administrator a notification
reporting requirements; Recordkeeping TRS compensation rates are determined of its intent to participate in the TRS
and Third-Party Disclosure by weighted average of the states’ Fund 30 days prior to submitting its first
requirements. intrastate compensation rates, and report of TRS interstate minutes of use.
Obligation to Respond: Required to which includes for STS additional 47 CFR 64.604(c)(6) provides
obtain or retain benefit. The statutory compensation approved by the procedures for consumers to file
authority for the information collection Commission for STS outreach; informal complaints alleging violations
requirements is found at section 225 of (b) adopted a new cost recovery of the TRS rules, for TRS providers to
the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. 225. methodology for interstate captioned respond to these complaints, and for the
The law was enacted on July 26, 1990, telephone service (CTS), as well as Commission to refer complaints
as Title IV of the ADA, Pub. L. 101–336, internet Protocol captioned telephone concerning intrastate TRS to the states.
104 Stat. 327, 366–69. service (IP CTS), based on the MARS 47 CFR 64.604(c)(7) requires that
Total Annual Burden: 5,537 hours. plan; contracts between state TRS
Total Annual Cost: $9,000. (c) adopted a cost recovery administrators and the TRS vendor
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: methodology for internet Protocol (IP) provide for the transfer of TRS customer
Confidentiality is an issue to the extent Relay based on price caps; profile data from the outgoing TRS
that individuals and households (d) adopted a cost recovery vendor to the incoming TRS vendor.
provide personally identifiable methodology for VRS that adopted
information, which is covered under the Federal Communications Commission.
tiered rates based on call volume;
FCC’s updated system of records notice (e) clarified the nature and extent that Marlene H. Dortch,
(SORN), FCC/CGB–1, ‘‘Informal certain categories of costs are Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
Complaints, Inquiries, and Requests for compensable from the Fund; and; [FR Doc. 2018–01650 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am]
Dispute Assistance.’’ As required by the (f) addressed certain issues BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a, the concerning the management and
Commission also published a SORN, oversight of the Fund, including
FCC/CGB–1 ‘‘Informal Complaints, prohibiting financial incentives offered FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
Inquiries, and Requests for Dispute to consumers to make relay calls and the COMMISSION
Assistance,’’ in the Federal Register on role of the Interstate TRS Fund Advisory [OMB 3060–1150]
August 15, 2014 (79 FR 48152) which Council.
became effective on September 24, 2014. 47 CFR 64.604(c)(5)(iii)(D), mandatory Information Collection Being Reviewed
Privacy Impact Assessment: The FCC minimum standards adopted in the by the Federal Communications
completed a Privacy Impact Assessment 2007 Cost Recovery Order, requires that Commission
(PIA) on June 28, 2007. It may be TRS providers submit to the TRS Fund
reviewed at http://www.fcc.gov/omd/ administrator information reasonably AGENCY: Federal Communications
privacyact/Privacy-Impact- requested by the administrator, Commission.
Assessment.html. The Commission is in including the following for intrastate ACTION: Notice and request for
the process of updating the PIA to traditional TRS, STS, and CTS: comments.
incorporate various revisions to it as a (a) The per-minute compensation
result of revisions to the SORN. rate(s); SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
Needs and Uses: On December 21, (b) whether the rate applies to session to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
2001, the Commission released the 2001 minutes or conversation minutes; required by the Paperwork Reduction
TRS Cost Recovery Order, document (c) the number of intrastate session Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal
FCC 01–371, in which the Commission: minutes; and Communications Commission (FCC or
(a) Directed the Interstate (d) the number of intrastate Commission) invites the general public
Telecommunications Relay Services conversation minutes. and other Federal agencies to take this
(TRS) Fund (TRS Fund) administrator to 47 CFR 64.604(a)(7) requires that in opportunity to comment on the
continue to use the average cost per order for VRS providers to be following information collections.
minute compensation methodology for compensated from the TRS Fund for Comments are requested concerning:
the traditional TRS compensation rate; U.S. residents making VRS calls from Whether the proposed collection of
(b) required TRS providers to submit international points to the U.S., the information is necessary for the proper
certain projected TRS-related cost and providers must pre-register the users performance of the functions of the
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demand data to the TRS Fund before they leave the country for the Commission, including whether the
Administrator to be used to calculate purpose of making VRS calls from information shall have practical utility;
the rate; and international points for up to a the accuracy of the Commission’s
(c) directed the TRS Fund maximum period of 4 weeks. burden estimate; ways to enhance the
administrator to expand its form for 47 CFR 64.604(c)(1) requires each quality, utility, and clarity of the
providers to itemize their actual and state and interstate TRS provider to information collected; ways to minimize
projected costs and demand data, to maintain a log of consumer complaints the burden of the collection of
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names of employees directly involved in other senior executive of an applicant FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
TRS operations need not be submitted for iTRS certification with first-hand
with the application, but must be knowledge of the accuracy and Notice of Proposals To Engage in or
retained by the applicant and submitted completeness of the information To Acquire Companies Engaged in
to the Commission upon request; and provided must certify under penalty of Permissible Nonbanking Activities
8. For all applicants, a list of all perjury that all application information
sponsorship arrangements relating to The companies listed in this notice
required under the Commission’s rules
internet-based TRS, including a have given notice under section 4 of the
and orders has been provided and that
description of any associated written Bank Holding Company Act (12 U.S.C.
all statements of fact, as well as all
agreements; copies of all such 1843) (BHC Act) and Regulation Y, (12
documentation contained in the
arrangements and agreements must be CFR part 225) to engage de novo, or to
application submission, are true,
retained by the applicant for three years acquire or control voting securities or
accurate, and complete.
from the date of the application, and (F) Certified Provider Certifying Under assets of a company, including the
submitted to the Commission upon Penalty of Perjury for Annual companies listed below, that engages
request. Compliance Filings. The CEO, CFO, or either directly or through a subsidiary or
(B) Submission of Annual Report. other senior executive of an iTRS other company, in a nonbanking activity
Providers submit annual reports that provider with first-hand knowledge of that is listed in § 225.28 of Regulation Y
include updates to the information the accuracy and completeness of the (12 CFR 225.28) or that the Board has
listed under Section A above or certify information provided, when submitting determined by Order to be closely
that there are no changes to the an annual compliance report under 47 related to banking and permissible for
information listed under Section A CFR 64.606(g), must certify under bank holding companies. Unless
above. penalty of perjury that all information otherwise noted, these activities will be
(C) Requiring Providers to Seek Prior required under the Commission’s rules conducted throughout the United States.
Authorization of Voluntary Interruption and orders has been provided and all Each notice is available for inspection
of Service. A VRS provider seeking to statements of fact, as well as all at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated.
voluntarily interrupt service for a period documentation contained in the annual The notice also will be available for
of 30 minutes or more in duration must compliance report submission, are true, inspection at the offices of the Board of
first obtain Commission authorization accurate, and complete. Governors. Interested persons may
by submitting a written request to the (G) Notification of Service Cessation. express their views in writing on the
Commission’s Consumer and An applicant for certification must give question whether the proposal complies
Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) at its customers at least 30-days notice that with the standards of section 4 of the
least 60 days prior to any planned it will no longer provide service should BHC Act.
service interruption, with detailed the Commission determine that the Unless otherwise noted, comments
information of: applicant’s certification application regarding the applications must be
(i) Its justification for such does not qualify for certification under received at the Reserve Bank indicated
interruption; 47 CFR 64.606(a)(2) of the Commission’s or the offices of the Board of Governors
(ii) Its plan to notify customers about rules. not later than February 19, 2018.
the impending interruption; and (H) Notification on Website. A A. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
(iii) Its plans for resuming service, so provider must provide notification of (Adam M. Drimer, Assistant Vice
as to minimize the impact of such temporary service outages to consumers President) 701 East Byrd Street,
disruption on consumers through a on an accessible website, and the Richmond, Virginia 23261–4528.
smooth transition of temporary service provider must ensure that the Comments can also be sent
to another provider, and restoration of information regarding service status is electronically to
its service at the completion of such updated on its website in a timely Comments.applications@rich.frb.org:
interruption. manner. 1. Hamilton Bancorp, Inc., Towson,
(D) Reporting of Unforeseen Service On June 10, 2013, the Commission Maryland; to engage in lending
Interruptions. With respect to brief, made permanent the interim rule activities pursuant to section
unforeseen service interruptions or in adopted in the VRS Certification Order 225.28(b)(1) of Regulation Y.
the event of a VRS provider’s voluntary requiring all applicants and providers of Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
service interruption of less than 30 iTRS to certify, under penalty of System, January 25, 2018.
minutes in duration, the affected perjury, that their certification Ann E. Misback,
provider must submit a written applications and annual compliance
notification to CGB within two business Secretary of the Board.
reports are truthful, accurate, and [FR Doc. 2018–01756 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am]
days of the commencement of the complete.
service interruption, with an Structure and Practices of the Video
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explanation of when and how the Relay Service Program;
provider has restored service or the Telecommunications Relay Services and
provider’s plan to do so imminently. In Speech-to-Speech Services for GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM
the event the provider has not restored Individuals with Hearing and Speech RESTORATION COUNCIL
service at the time such report is filed, Disabilities, Report and Order and [Docket Number: 101242018–111–02]
the provider must submit a second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking,
report within two business days of the document FCC 13–82, published at 78 Notice of Funding Availability: Council-
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restoration of service with an FR 40582, July 5, 2013. Selected Restoration Component 2017
explanation of when and how the Funded Priorities List for
Federal Communications Commission.
provider has restored service. Comprehensive Plan Commitment and
(E) Applicant Certifying Under Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
Planning Support
Penalty of Perjury for Certification
Application. The chief executive officer [FR Doc. 2018–01753 Filed 1–29–18; 8:45 am] AGENCY: Gulf Coast Ecosystem
(CEO), chief financial officer (CFO), or BILLING CODE 6712–01–P Restoration Council.
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| Contact | For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918. | |
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