Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Forms 470 and 471

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form FCC Form 470 Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, Private Sector Form	Modified
Form FCC 471 Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, State, Local, or Tribal Governments Form	New
Form FCC 470 Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, State, Local, or Tribal Government Form	New
0806_Emergency FRN_092214.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-10-22
0806_Cover Letter for emergency submission_091214.pdf Supplementary Document	2014-09-12
0806_Explanation of Non-Substantive Changes to 3060-0806_052814.doc Supplementary Document	2014-06-11
3060-0806 Explanation of Non-Substantive Changes 2013 Final.doc Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	2013-12-18
2013 FCC Form 471 Instructions OMB Draft 12.18.13.docx Supplementary Document	2013-12-18
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_Supporting Statement_091214 FINAL.docx Supporting Statement A	2014-09-12

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31061	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, Private Sector Form	Modified
212991	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, Privacy Sector Instruction	New
212990	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, State, Local, or Tribal Governments Form	New
212989	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, State, Local, or Tribal Government Form	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0806	ICR Reference No: 201409-3060-007
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-3060-009
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Forms 470 and 471
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 11/03/2014
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 10/27/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 09/12/2014
Terms of Clearance: Updated supporting statement.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	04/30/2015	6 Months From Approved	12/31/2016
Responses	82,000	0	82,000
Time Burden (Hours)	334,000	0	334,000
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.

Emergency Justfication: On July 23, 2014, the Commission released a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, WC Docket No. 13-184, FCC 14-99 (E-Rate Modernization Order), instituting new rules to modernize the E-rate program. The program modifications initiated in the E-Rate Modernization Order, result, in part, from numerous meetings Commission staff conducted with interested parties, including school districts, libraries, associations, and service providers. The order adopts new rules and procedures to streamline the E-rate program. The Commission modifies the existing FCC Forms 470 and 471 to provide a streamlined application process that encourages district wide applications, applications from multiple school districts, and consortia applications. Furthermore, it provides a streamlined multi-year application process further reducing the burden for applicants in subsequent years. The order also modifies E-rate program rules to require applicants and service providers to retain supporting documentation for ten years, as opposed to the previous 5 year period. Finally, the revised E-rate application process will require online applications, reducing the opportunity for omissions and clerical errors. The filing process is also being modernized to provide a simple, web-based interface for submission of the FCC Forms 470 and 471. The E-rate program Administrator, the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), will implement the revised information collection for these forms through an online interface on the USAC web site. Through this interface, applicants will be able to input data in required fields and have calculations and other data auto-populated for them in other related fields or worksheets. In the future, this information will be stored and auto-populated for the applicants. Combined, these modifications should reduce administrative costs for applicants, service providers, and USAC.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 201-205 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 218-220 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 254 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 303(r) Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 403 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 405 Name of Law: null
   US Code: 47 USC 151-154 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:
	79 FR 56578	09/22/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 56578	09/22/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 4

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, Private Sector	FCC 470, FCC Form 470, FCC Form 471	Description of Services Requested and Certification ,   Descripton of Services Ordered and Certification ,   Description of Services Requested and Certification
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program - FCC Form 470, State, Local, or Tribal Government	FCC 470	Description of Services Requested and Certification
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, State, Local, or Tribal Governments	FCC 471	Services Ordered and Certification
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program, FCC Form 471, Privacy Sector	FCC 471	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	82,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	334,000	334,000	0	0	0	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 burdens for 3060-0806 are not changing; however, the Commission has re-evaluated how the burdens are distributed based further analysis of the respondents who file FCC Forms 470 and 471.

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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: 09/12/2014

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