The Commission adopted the 3rd Report and Order to encourage the deployment of the best location technology for each area being served , promotes competition in E911 location technology, and speed implementation of E911. This requirement is applicable to wireless carriers to permit the use of handset-based solutions, or hybrid solutions that require changes both to handsets and wireless networks in providing caller location information as part of Enhanced 911 services. The reporting requirement is described in 47 CFR 20.18(l).
US Code:
47 USC 201
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 4(i)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 303, 309, 332
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
US Code:
47 USC 1
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
The Commission is reporting an adjustment to the respondents, responses and burden hours to this information collection since the last submission to OMB. The 2015 estimate of 794 carriers was based on data from the 2007 Economic Census of the U.S. The Commission increased this estimate to 967 wireless carriers based on data from the 2012 Economic Census (Sector 51, 2012 NAICS code 517210 for the category of Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)). The updated figures are based on the most current available data to the Commission.
There are no program changes.
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.