Eligible Telecommunications carriers are permitted to receive universal service support reimbursement for offering certain services to qualifying low-income customers. The telecommunications carriers must file FCC Form 497 to solicit reimbursement. Collection of this data is necessary for the administrator to accurately provide settlements for the low-income programs according to Commission rules. The Commission has issued a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FCC 04-87) that modifies the Commission's rules to improve the effectiveness of the low-income support mechanism. ..
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47 USC 4(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 1
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 201 - 205
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 214
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 254
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 403
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
On August 29, 2007, the Commission released the 2007 Comprehensive Review of the Universal Service Fund Management, Administration and Oversight, WC Docket Nos. 05-195, 02-60, 03-109 and CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 02-6, 97-21, FCC 07-150 (Comprehensive Review Order). In the Comprehensive Review Order, the Commission took several steps to further safeguard the Universal Service Fund from waste, fraud, and abuse, including imposing document retention rules on all universal service programs and program contributors. One rule change requires service providers to retain records verifying the eligibility of a recipient for the program for as long as it provides Lifeline service to that customer, even after being audited.
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Dana Bradford 2024187400
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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:
(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;
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.
Form FCC 497 Businesses - Sections 54.400 - 54.417, Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) Connection Assistance (Link-Up) Reporting Worksheet and Instructions (47 CFR 54.400-54.417)
0819_List of Changes to FCC Form 497_062708.doc
0819_FCC Form 497 and Instructions_062708 final.xls
Businesses - Sections 54.400 - 54.417, Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) Connection Assistance (Link-Up) Reporting Worksheet and Instructions (47 CFR 54.400-54.417)