On July 28, 2011, in document FCC 11-118, the Commission released a Second Report and Order adopting rules  containing information collection requirements  that aims to ensure that consumers who have come to rely on Internet-based TRS service for their critical communication needs can continue to use the service without disruption.
Specifically, the rule requires that an applicant of the certification must give its customers at least 30 days notice that the provider will no longer provide service should the Commission determine that the applicant's certification application does not qualify for certification under paragraph (a)(2) of section 64.606 of the Commission's rules.Also, in document FCC 11-118, the Commission released an Order adopting an interim rule  containing information collection requirements -- designed to help prevent fraud and misuse in the provision of VRS. Though the Order emphasizes VRS, the rule also applies to Internet-based forms of TRS.
Specifically, the interim rule requires that applicants and providers certify, under penalty of perjury, that their certification applications and annual compliance filings required under section 64.606(g) of the Commission's rules are truthful, accurate, and complete.
In accordance with OMBÂs emergency processing rules, 5 C.F.R. § 1320(13), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requests expedited review and approval, under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), of the new information collection requirements contained in paragraphs 37, 54, 59-60, and 62-67, and Appendices C and D, of the attached Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program, Second Report and Order and Order, adopted by the Commission on July 28, 2011. Paragraphs 37, 54 and 59-60 are contained in the Second Report and Order, paragraphs 62-67 comprise the Order, and Appendices C and D contain, respectively, the Interim Rules adopted in the Order and the Final Rules adopted in the Second Report and Order. We make this request for emergency approval to be granted within the same time period that OMB approves the Final Rules attached to the Second Report and Order, in order to put in place immediately certification procedures that will help ensure that only legitimate entities continue to provide Internet-based Telecommunications Relay Services (iTRS) to deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers who have come to rely on these services for their critical communication needs, and to ensure timely disclosures to consumers of service outages or terminations.
US Code:
47 USC 225
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
The Commission is submitting this information collection as new collection. If the emergency information collection is approved by OMB, the following program change will be added to OMB's inventory for this collection as follows: 31 respondents; 53 annual responses; 6 annual burden hours; and $0 annual cost.
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.
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-xxxx Emergency PRA OMB for FCC 11-118 Interim rules 080411.doc
Signed Emergency Justification Letter for FCC 11-118.pdf
Certifications and Notices