This submission is being made for
proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information
collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission seeks to
update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the accompanying instructions to
FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q; and (iv) the accompanying
instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On December 26, 2019, the
Commission issued a Public Notice seeking comment on the proposed
modifications (DA 19-1330). In response to the Public Notice, two
stakeholders filed comments in support of the Commission’s proposed
changes. An additional stakeholder suggested a modification to the
Commission’s proposed change for the reporting of universal service
support revenues. We agree that the stakeholder’s proposed
modification will minimize any potential burden for filers
complying with revenue reporting processes and have implemented the
suggested change in the 499-A Instructions. This submission is
being made for a non-substantive change request to an existing
information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This
submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the
accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q;
and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. On
December 21, 2018, the Commission issued a Public Notice seeking
comment on the proposed changes (DA 18-1298). This submission is
being made for a non-substantive change request to an existing
information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This
submission seeks to update (i) FCC Form 499-A; (ii) the
accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-A; (iii) FCC Form 499-Q;
and (iv) the accompanying instructions to FCC Form 499-Q. The
Federal Communications Commission (Commission) requires
telecommunications carriers and other providers of
telecommunications to contribute to the universal service fund and
other funds. Contribution revenue data, as well as other
information, are reported by carriers on FCC Forms 499-A (annual)
and 499-Q (quarterly). Accompanying these forms are instructions on
how to report revenue.
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USC 620 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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.