Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FCC Form 470 Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Form	Modified
0806 FCC Form 471 Instructions Final 2013.docx Supplementary Document	2013-10-28
0806 FCC Form 471 Final 2013_102113.doc Supplementary Document	2013-10-24
0806 FCC Form 470 Instructions Final 2013_102113.docx Supplementary Document	2013-10-24
0806 FCC Form 470 Final 2013_102113.doc Supplementary Document	2013-10-24
0806 SS Revision Final_102113.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-10-24

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31061	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0806	ICR Reference No: 201308-3060-023
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201005-3060-015
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 12/18/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/24/2013
Terms of Clearance: FCC will soon after conclusion submit a non-substantive change correction to update the forms to their current version and allow for additional public comment.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	12/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2013
Responses	82,000	0	160,000
Time Burden (Hours)	334,000	0	325,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In 1997 the Commission adopted rules providing support for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Support Mechanism (E-rate Program). FCC Forms 470 and 471 are required to determine eligibility by schools and libraries for discounts under the program, so that they can purchase telecommunications services, Internet access, internal connections, and maintenance services.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 4(i),4(j) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 201-205 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 214 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 1 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 254 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 403 Name of Law: null
  

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:
	78 FR 40475	07/05/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 63467	10/24/2013
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
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program	FCC Form 470, FCC Form 471	Description of Services Requested and Certification ,   Descripton of Services Ordered and Certification

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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	82,000	160,000	0	-78,000	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	334,000	325,000	0	9,000	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The FCC has made various changes to Forms 470 and 471, including removing outdated questions on Form 471 originally intended to determine service impacts; both types of Priority One services are now consolidated into one field on Form 470, and applicants are no longer required to break out services they are seeking as telecommunications services or Internet access; data collections related to broadband services ordered by schools and libraries are limited to applicants requesting broadband and other connectivity services and tied to individual funding; and applicants can now indicate whether they are a federal entity on Form 47 The burden has increased because more applicants are applying for E-rate program funding.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

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: 10/24/2013

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