Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3060-0856 SS_Extension.final version .docx Supporting Statement A	2022-03-03

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31231	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms Other-FCC Form 472 Screenshot	Modified
191854	Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms Other-FCC Form 474 Screenshot	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0856	ICR Reference No: 202202-3060-014
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202102-3060-007
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Universal Service - Schools and Libraries Universal Service Program Reimbursement Forms
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/04/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	06/30/2022
Responses	96,500	158,000
Time Burden (Hours)	144,750	158,000
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Telecommunications Act of 1996 provides that discounts on eligible services and equipment will be provided to eligible schools and libraries, as well as consortia of schools and libraries. FCC Forms 472, 473, and 474 facilitate the reimbursement process by allowing applicants and service providers to request reimbursement of the discounted costs of services and equipment provided to eligible entities and provide certifications regarding receipt of the services and equipment and other program requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 214, 254, 312(d), 312(f), 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 1, 4(i), 4(j), 201-205 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 15 USC 1, 632
   US Code: 44 USC 3506(c)(4)
   US Code: 5 USC 553(b)(3), 601-612
  

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:
	86 FR 72968	12/23/2021
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 12450	03/04/2022
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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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	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	96,500	158,000	0	0	-61,500	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	144,750	158,000	0	0	-13,250	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	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 is reporting an adjustment to the number of respondents, responses and the total burden hours with this submission. For FCC Forms 472 and 474, the adjustment is due to updated information based on actual participation in the E-Rate program. Specifically, for the FCC Form 472, the number of respondents decreased from 15,000 to 9,500 (-5,500); the annual responses decreased from 60,000 to 28,500 (-31,500); and the annual burden hours decreased from 60,000 to 42,750 (-17,250) based on the actual number of billed entity numbers for calendar year 2019. For the FCC Form 474, the number of respondents decreased from 2,600 to 2,100 (-500); the annual responses decreased from 93,600 to 63,000 (-30,600); and the annual burden hours increased from 93,600 to 94,500 (+900) based on the actual number of service providers filing FCC Forms 474 in calendar year 2019. For the FCC Form 473, the number of respondents increased from 4,400 to 5,000 (+600); the annual responses increased from 4,400 to 5,000 (+600); and the annual burden hours increased from 4,400 to 7,500 (+3,100) which is due to updated information based on actual participation in the E-Rate program in 2019, which was 5,000 service providers filing the FCC Form 473. In sum, the estimated total number of respondents, annual responses, and burden hours have decreased under this OMB control number. The total number of respondents decreased from 22,000 to 16,600 (-5,400); the total annual responses decreased from 158,000 to 96,500 (-61,500); and the total annual burden hours decreased from 158,000 to 144,750 (-13,250). There are no program changes.

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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: 03/04/2022

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