Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service -- CC Docket No. 96-45, 47 CFR 36.6111-36.612, and 47 CFR Part 54

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
30917	Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service -- CC Docket No. 96-45, 47 CFR 36.6111-36.612, and 47 CFR Part 54	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0774	ICR Reference No: 199708-3060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199705-3060-007
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service -- CC Docket No. 96-45, 47 CFR 36.6111-36.612, and 47 CFR Part 54
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/26/1997
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/08/1997
Terms of Clearance: OMB and the FCC concur that the Posting of Requests for Services (Section 54.504(b)(1)) is not covered under this collection. OMB approves all of the remaining items in this collection. The FCC shall work to address the comments and concerns of the National Association of Independent Schools regarding certification of non-public school technology plans as required by Section 54.504(b)(2)(7) and seriously investigate the option of using the peer review process mentioned in NAIS letter of 9/18/97. The FCC should promulgate guidance that addresses and clarifies the process of approving technology plans and the implications on funding to ensure that the process is fair and open. The NAIS option of current plan review and service application processing should also be reviewed. OMB understands that Section 54.504(b)(1) will be covered under a separate collection.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2000	09/30/2000	09/30/1997
Responses	6,200,346	0	6,200,346
Time Burden (Hours)	1,784,220	0	1,784,220
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Congress directed the Commission to implement a new set of universal service support mechanisms that are explicit and sufficient to advance the universal service principles enumerated in section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Act) and such other principles as the Commission believes are necessary and appropriate for the protection of the public interest, convenience, and necessity and are consistent with the Act. In the R&O, the Commission promulgates the rules and requirements to preserve and advance universal service. The collections are necessary to implement section 254.

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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
Federal-State Joint Board on Universal Service -- CC Docket No. 96-45, 47 CFR 36.6111-36.612, and 47 CFR Part 54

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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	6,200,346	6,200,346	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,784,220	1,784,220	0	0	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: 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: 08/08/1997

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