National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
3060-XXXX NDBEDP Supporting Statement OMB 3060-xxxx (2016).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2016-12-01	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
224675	National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program		New
224674	National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program		New
224673	National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1225	ICR Reference No: 201612-3060-005
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: CGB
Title: National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/17/2017
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/05/2016
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2020	36 Months From Approved
Responses	3,631	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	7,995	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	600	0	0

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Abstract: On August 4, 2016, the Commission adopted rules – 47 CFR §§ 64.6201-64.6219 – to establish the NDBEDP, also known as “iCanConnect,” as a permanent program. In the NDBEDP Permanent Program Order, the Commission noted that section 64.610(k) of the Commission’s rules provides for expiration of the NDBEDP pilot program rules at the termination of the pilot program. The Commission most recently extended the pilot program to June 30, 2017. The Commission clarified in the NDBEDP Permanent Program Order that the pilot program will not terminate until after all reports have been submitted, all payments and adjustments have been made, and all wind-down activities have been completed, and no issues with regard to the NDBEDP pilot program remain pending. As a result, OMB Control Number 3060-1146, which covers information collections related to NDBEDP pilot program activities, must be maintained beyond July 1, 2017. Rules for the permanent program that are subject to the PRA will become effective on the date specified in a notice published in the Federal Register announcing OMB approval. At that time, in accordance with the NDBEDP Permanent Program Order, the Bureau will announce by public notice the timing of the 60-day period for new and incumbent entities to apply for certification to participate in the permanent NDBEDP. Any entity certified under the pilot program that does not wish to participate in the permanent NDBEDP must also notify the Commission of such intent within the same 60-day period. The Commission directs the Bureau to minimize any possible disruption of service by providing as much advance notice as possible about its selection of the entities certified under the permanent NDBEDP. In any event, certifications to participate in the permanent NDBEDP will not become effective before July 1, 2017. Because the information collection burdens related to NDBEDP pilot program activities overlap in time with the information collection burdens related to NDBEDP permanent program activities, the Commission is seeking OMB approval for a new collection and requests a new OMB Control Number for the information burdens associated with the permanent NDBEDP.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151, 154(i), 154(j), 620 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:
3060-AJ53	Final or interim final rulemaking	81 FR 65948	09/26/2016

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 64461	09/20/2016
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	81 FR 87556	12/05/2016
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution 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	3,631	0	0	3,631	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	7,995	0	0	7,995	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	600	0	0	600	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: This a new collection of information. The program changes/increases added to OMB’s inventory as a result of the information collection requirements contained in the NDBEDP Permanent Program Order, FCC 16-101, are as follows: 78 respondents; 3,631 responses; 7,995 annual burden hours; and $600.00 annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $57,735

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)? Yes

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: 12/05/2016

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