Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-187

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3060-0745 SS_(022021).docx Supporting Statement A	2021-02-09

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45904	b. Carriers desiring tariffs proposing rate decreases to be effective in 7 days	Removed
45902	f. Protective Standard Order Requirement - Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirement	Removed
45901	e. Petitions and Replies	Removed
45899	c. Carriers identify transmittals filed under the streamlined provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996	Removed
30811	Business or other-for profit	Modified
189899	h. reporting requirement (Standard Protective Order)	Removed
189898	g. recordkeeping requirement (Standard Protective Order)	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0745	ICR Reference No: 202102-3060-012
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201804-3060-009
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Implementation of the Local Exchange Carrier Tariff Streamlining Provisions in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, CC Docket No. 96-187
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Delegated
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 02/09/2021
	Date Received in OIRA: 02/09/2021
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	02/29/2024	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2021
Responses	1,536	0	1,536
Time Burden (Hours)	4,054	0	4,054
Cost Burden (Dollars)	727,800	0	701,550

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Abstract: In CC Docket No. 96-187, the Commission adopted measures to streamline tariff filing requirements for local exchange carriers (LECs) pursuant to the Telecommunications Act of 1996. In order to achieve a streamlined and deregulatory environment for local exchange carrier tariff filings, local exchange carriers are required to file tariffs electronically. Other carriers are permitted to file their tariffs electronically.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 204(a)(3) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154(i) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151 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:
	85 FR 79181	12/09/2020
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	85 FR 79181	12/09/2020
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
h. reporting requirement (Standard Protective Order)
Business or other-for profit
b. Carriers desiring tariffs proposing rate decreases to be effective in 7 days
g. recordkeeping requirement (Standard Protective Order)
c. Carriers identify transmittals filed under the streamlined provisions of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
e. Petitions and Replies
f. Protective Standard Order Requirement - Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirement

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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	1,536	1,536	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,054	4,054	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	727,800	701,550	0	0	26,250	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 Commission notes the following adjustment since the last submission to OMB: The carriers’ tariff filing fees increased from $925 to $960. As a result, the total annualized operation and maintenance costs have increased from $701,550 to $727,800 (+$26,250). There are no program changes.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $50,000

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: 02/09/2021

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