Procedures for Formal Complaints Filed Against Common Carriers

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FCC Form 485 Procedures for Formal Complaints Filed Against Common Carriers Form and Instruction	Modified
0411_ss_041907.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-04-20

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
30107	Procedures for Formal Complaints Filed Against Common Carriers Form and Instruction	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0411	ICR Reference No: 200704-3060-008
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200406-3060-004
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: Enforcement Bureau
Title: Procedures for Formal Complaints Filed Against Common Carriers
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/03/2007
	Date Received in OIRA: 05/03/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2010	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2007
Responses	367	0	412
Time Burden (Hours)	1,661	0	1,388
Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,260,100	0	1,043,000

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Abstract: Sections 206 to 209 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended provides the statutory framework for the Commission's rules for resolving formal complaints filed against common carriers. The information submitted is used by the Commission to determine the sufficiency of complaints and to resolve the merits of disputes between the parties. The accelerated dockte process expedites the processing of certain complaints.

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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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 5713	02/07/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 5713	02/07/2007
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
Procedures for Formal Complaints Filed Against Common Carriers	FCC Form 485	Formal Complaint Intake Form

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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	367	412	0	0	-45	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,661	1,388	0	0	273	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	2,260,100	1,043,000	0	0	1,217,100	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: The increase in burden hours has been adjusted due to a re-estimate of the number of requests and complaints filed with the Commission. The Commission also re-estimated the amount of time spent on each phase of the complaint process.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $30,000

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: 05/03/2007

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