Pre-approval contingent upon no substantive changes to this collection after adoption of the final rule. Otherwise this collection should be re-submitted to OMB for review.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2013
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2011
46,721
0
59,464
58,360
0
67,468
0
0
0
The Commission is proposes reforms to the rural health care program consistent with the recommendations in the National Broadband Plan to expand the reach and use of broadband connectivity by public and non-profit health care providers. The FCC proposes 3 major changes: 1) create a Health Infrastructure Fund that would support up to 85% of the construction costs of new or upgraded regional or statewide dedicated broadband networks for health care purposes; 2) create a Health Broadband Services Fund that would provide 50% of the monthly recurring costs for access to dedicated broadband services for eligible health care providers; and 3) expand the interpretation of the definition of "eligible health care provider" to include administrative offices, data centers, skilled nursing facilities, and renal dialysis centers.
The Commission is submitting this proposed rule to modify FCC Form 465 and proposed new FCC Forms 464, 464-A, 464-B, 464-Q and 468. This revision has no effect on the current FCC Forms 466, 466-A and 467, which are also part of this existing information collection.
US Code:
47 USC 214
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 254
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 403
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 151
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 154(i) - 154(j)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 201 - 205
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
PL: Pub.L. 109 - 417 202 Name of Law: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act
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 Form 465 Universal Service - Rural Health Care Program - NPRM1
0804_SS_NPRM_090110.doc
Universal Service - Rural Health Care Program - NPRM1