Regulation of International Accounting Rates -- CC Docket No. 90-337

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30165	Regulation of International Accounting Rates -- CC Docket No. 90-337		Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0454	ICR Reference No: 199805-3060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 199706-3060-022
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Regulation of International Accounting Rates -- CC Docket No. 90-337
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: 07/08/1998
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/07/1998
Terms of Clearance: The FCC will ensure that the appropriate OMB PRA statement appears on the electronic form. Because the form is optional, the FCC shall ensure that the affected public is made aware that its use is not required. The FCC has permission to add the taxpayer identification number, if required, provided the PRA statement is suitably modified. An OMB expiration date should be used on the electronic form.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2001	07/31/2001	07/31/1998
Responses	780	0	30
Time Burden (Hours)	780	0	600
Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,000	0	13,000

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Abstract: CC Docket No. 90-337 implemented rules making it easier for U.S. carriers engaged in international telecommunications to negotiate lower accounting rates. Simple reductions in rates are made pursuant to a notification approach and other changes are subject to the International Settlements Policy (ISP) modification approach. The information is used for monitoring and enforcement purposes.

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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
Regulation of International Accounting Rates -- CC Docket No. 90-337

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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	780	30	0	0	750	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	780	600	0	0	180	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	6,000	13,000	0	0	-7,000	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: 05/07/1998

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