Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and Compliance Audit

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0997_ss_04 2014.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-07-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31559	Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and Compliance Audit Program	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0997	ICR Reference No: 201405-3060-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201012-3060-010
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: EB
Title: Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and Compliance Audit
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 07/09/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/09/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2014
Responses	10	0	25
Time Burden (Hours)	330	0	825
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The audit program, consisting of audit procedures and guidelines, is developed to conduct random audits. The random audits are conducted on the carriers that use numbering resources in order to verify the accuracy of numbering data reported on FCC Form 502, and to monitor compliance with FCC rules, orders, and applicable industry guidelines. Failure of the audited carrier to respond to the audits can result in penalties. Based on the final audit report, evidence of potential violations may result in enforcement action.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 153, 154, 201-205, 251 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
  

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:
	79 FR 26757	05/09/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 26757	05/09/2014
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
Section 52.15(k), Numbering Utilization and Compliance Audit Program

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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	10	25	0	0	-15	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	330	825	0	0	-495	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to:

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting an adjustment which decreases the burden estimates to this information collection. The adjustment decreases the number of respondents from 25 to 10 (decrease of 15), and the annual hours are decreased from 825 to 330 hours (decrease of 495). The Commission has re-analyzed the burden for this collection and determined that the reporting requirements regarding the annual hourly burden are all attributable to 3rd party disclosure requirements, i.e., the compliance audits are done by an independent auditor who follows the Commission's standardized audit program for conducting these random audits.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,950

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: 07/09/2014

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