Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

No forms / supporting documents in this ICR. Check IC Document Collections.

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31061	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Form	Migrated

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0806	ICR Reference No: 200409-3060-017
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200301-3060-004
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 11/12/2004
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/30/2004
Terms of Clearance: OMB approval is given to not display the expiration date on the form associated with this collection. FCC should continue to coordinate this collection with the Department of Education and the Department of Justice, consistent with the terms of clearance of 3/24/03. In addition, the forms associated with this collection should not use the term "kickback", but should replace it with the phrase "undisclosed returns of money upon a program or contract payment, paid to gain the favor of the paying party" (or the equivalent). FCC should also continue working on the E-rate infrastructure, to allow for electronic submission of an FRN number concurrent with form submission.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2007	11/30/2007	03/31/2006
Responses	60,000	0	60,000
Time Burden (Hours)	480,000	0	440,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In 1997 the Commission adopted rules providing support for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-rate Program). FCC Forms 470 and 471 are required to determine eligibility by schools and libraries for discounts under the program, so that they can purchase telecommunications services, internet access, internal connections, and maintenance services. Pursuant to suggestions from the Department of Justice, the Commission is now implementing changes to its FCC Forms 470 and 471 in an effort to prevent waste, fraud and abuse in the program. The changes made to the FCC Forms...

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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
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program	FCC-470, FCC-471

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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	60,000	60,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	480,000	440,000	0	40,000	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: 09/30/2004

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