Reports of Proposed Changes in Depreciation Rates -- 47 CFR Section 43.43

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150103	Reports of Proposed Changes in Depreciation Rates -- 47 CFR Section 43.43	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0168	ICR Reference No: 199505-3060-018
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199407-3060-002
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Reports of Proposed Changes in Depreciation Rates -- 47 CFR Section 43.43
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Expedited
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 06/26/1995
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/30/1995
Terms of Clearance: This collection represents the implementation of the FCC's Third Report and Order on Streamlined Depreciation Filings for large local exchange carriers. Although the FCC estimated that the total burden associated with this collection would be 67,500 hours (a reduction of 51,500 hours), this reduction is based on the assumption that all 12 filers will use the ranges allowed by Commission. Since this request is the second, and final, stage of implementing the mechanics of streamlined filing, it is premature to show an immediate reduction in this collection's burden. Several commentors to the FCC rulemaking, while endorsing the concepts embodied by the streamlined filing procedings, question the ranges chosen by the Commission. Therefore, a burden of 90,000 hours will be assigned to this collection. This figure represents the FCC's estimates of the reductions achieved by implementing the first stage of the streamlining process. Based on the number of respondents that chose to use the ranges contained in the second stage, the FCC can submit an Inventory Correction Worksheet to request a reduction in burden hours. The FCC has requested an expedited review in order to allow filers to meet the Commission's July 1, 1995 filing deadline for 1995 depreciation rates.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/1996	10/31/1996	10/31/1996
Responses	12	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	90,000	0	120,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Dominant communication carriers with annual operating revenues of $100 million or more are required to file information showing proposed changes to their depreciation rates schedules pursuant to 47 CFR section 43.43. The information filed is used by the Commission to establish the proper depreciation rates to be charged by the carriers.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Reports of Proposed Changes in Depreciation Rates -- 47 CFR Section 43.43

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	12	0	0	12	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	90,000	120,000	0	-30,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 05/30/1995

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