Amendments to Uniform System of Accounts for Interconnection -- CC Docket No. 97-212 (Proposed Rule)

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ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0808	ICR Reference No: 199712-3060-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Amendments to Uniform System of Accounts for Interconnection -- CC Docket No. 97-212 (Proposed Rule)
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: 02/09/1998
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 12/01/1997
Terms of Clearance: While this NPRM proposes changes to the Uniform System of Accounts for Interconnection Charges and new cost studies, OMB recommends that the FCC ensure that these new requirements, particularly any additional cost studies, are necessary for the FCC to fulfill its duties under the Telecommunications Act.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/28/2001	02/28/2001
Responses	68	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	21,760	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In the attached NPRM, the Commission initiates a proceeding with the goal of reviewing comprehensively our part 32 procedures dealing with the accounting treatment of transactions related to interconnection and shared infrastructure to ensure that they meet the objectives of the 1996 Act. The Commission seeks comment on a proposal establishing new part 32 accounts and subsidiary recordkeeping requirements to record the revenues and expenses related to providing and obtaining interconnection.

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Amendments to Uniform System of Accounts for Interconnection -- CC Docket No. 97-212 (Proposed Rule)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	68	0	0	68	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	21,760	0	0	21,760	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	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: 12/01/1997

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