Implementation of Section 273 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996

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IC ID	Document Title	Status
30859	Implementation of Section 273 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0759	ICR Reference No: 199701-3060-009
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Implementation of Section 273 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 04/09/1997
	Date Received in OIRA: 01/27/1997
Terms of Clearance: This collection implements the FCC's requirements in CC Docket 96-254 Implementation of Section 273 of The Telecommunications Act. The rulemaking sets out preliminary filing requirements and solicits inputs on these and other issues. OMB and the FCC expect that the requirements will change/be clarified. The FCC should issue guidance ragarding what is full and complete information for each of the requirements contained in Section 273 -- and these should be based on industry comments received as part of the rulemaking. The FCC should, to the greatest extent possible, try to ensure that the information collection requirements do not duplicate those associated with the collection requirements associated with FCC Docket 96-333 and already approved by OMB as well as those contained in Section 251(c). One proposed definition for standard is contained in the proposed revision to OMB Circular No. A-119 Federal Participation in the Development and Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards and in Conformity Assessment Activities, FR 68312 (27 December 1996), Section 5.f. Standard is also defined in P.L. 104-113. The Commission should review these definitions. The FCC should include any specific information reporting or recordkeeping requirements imposed on Bellcore following its sale to SAIC in either this or another collection. Any information collection or recordkeeping requirements that would be contained in the Commission implementation of Section 256 should be covered under a separate OMB control number.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2000	04/30/2000
Responses	1,425	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	6,300	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	231,000	0	0

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Abstract: The Commission requires this information and public notices to implement the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This information and notices will foster greater competition and consumer benefits. Affected entities include Bell Operating Companies, local exchange carriers, and entities that develop industry-wide standards, generic requirements, and conduct certification.

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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
Implementation of Section 273 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996

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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	1,425	0	0	1,425	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,300	0	0	6,300	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	231,000	0	0	231,000	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

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: 01/27/1997

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