The Commission is submitting this
collection as a revision. The FCC seeks OMB approval for eight
templates, samples and spreadsheets provided to program
participants to facilitate the reporting, recordkeeping and/or 3rd
party disclosure requirements under this IC. In 1997, the
Commission established the Rural Health Care support mechanism,
which provides universal service support to ensure that rural
health care providers pay no more than their urban counterparts for
their telecommunications needs and Internet access in the provision
of health care services. In response to underutilization of the
current program, the Commission established a Pilot Program and
selected 69 participants. The Pilot Program assist public and
non-profit health care providers build state and region-wide
broadband networks dedicated to health care.
US Code:
47
USC 151 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code: 47
USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code: 47
USC 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
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) and 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
US Code: 47 USC 214 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as
amended
US Code: 47 USC 254 Name of Law: Telecommunications Act of 1996
US Code: 47 USC 403 Name of Law: Telecommunications Act of
1996
The Commission has created
eight templates, samples and spreadsheets provided to program
participants to facilitate the reporting, recordkeeping and/or
third party disclosure requirements under this IC. In response to
the underutilization of the rural health care support mechanism,
the FCC released the Rural Health Care Pilot Program which
established a Pilot Program to assist public and non-profit health
care providers to build state and region-wide broadband networks
dedicated to the provision of health care services and connect
those networks to a dedicated nationwide backbone. The construction
of such networks will bring the benefits of innovative telehealth,
and particularly, telemedicine services to those areas of the
country where the need for those benefits is most acute. By
connecting to a dedicated national backbone, health care providers
at the state and local levels will have the opportunity to benefit
from advanced applications in continuing education and research. In
addition, a ubiquitous nationwide broadband network dedicated to
health care will enhance the health care community's ability to
provide a rapid and coordinated response in the event of a public
health crisis.
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
0804_SS_092811.doc
0804_Attachment9_100411.xls
0804_Transfer of LOA Template(1)_092811.docx
Universal Service - Rural Health Care Program