Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
3060-0856 FCC Form 473 (FY2021) Non-Substantive Change Memo (Final).docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2021-02-02	Available
3060-0856 SS_Extension_4.11.19.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2019-04-11	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
31231	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms	Other-Screenshot FCC Form 473	Modified
191854	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms		Unchanged

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0856	ICR Reference No: 202102-3060-002
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 201903-3060-008
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Withdrawn and continue	Conclusion Date: 02/03/2021
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/03/2021
Terms of Clearance: Withdrawn at agency request.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	06/30/2022	06/30/2022	06/30/2022
Responses	158,000	0	158,000
Time Burden (Hours)	158,000	0	158,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: 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 make non-substantive changes to certain fields for the FCC Form 473 (Service Provider Annual Certification Form) to add a certification of compliance for service providers participating in the E-Rate program regarding rules adopted by the Commission in the Protecting Against National Security Threats to the Communications Supply Chain Through FCC Programs First Report and Order and the Second Report and Order, (WC Docket No. 18-89, FCC 19-121 (First Report and Order) and FCC 20-176 (Second Report and Order)). There are no proposed changes for the FCC Forms 472 nor 474. The FCC Form 473 is contained in an online database. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 contemplates that discounts on eligible services shall be provided to schools and libraries, and that service providers shall seek reimbursement for the amount of the discounts. FCC Forms 472, 473 and 474 facilitate the reimbursement process by allowing participants to confirm that eligible service providers have actually provided the discounted services to eligible entities.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 214 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 254 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 1 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 312(d), 312(f) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 201-205 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 403 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 503(b) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 4(i), 4(j) 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:
	84 FR 3166	02/11/2019
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	84 FR 16670	04/15/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms
Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms

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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:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     No

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     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? No

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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: 02/03/2021

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