The Commission needs to renew this collection to maintain the ability of public safety answering points (PSAPs) to respond quickly to calls for emergency assistance made from non-service initialized wireless mobile handsets. The required collection assists PSAP operators in identifying incoming emergency calls originating from non-initialized handsets and in prompting them to obtain all the necessary information to locate and assist the caller. Similarly, the public education requirement and the labeling requirement serve to advise consumers of the limitations of a non-initialized handsets.
The Commission is reporting adjustments/decreases to this information collection from the last submission to OMB. The total number of respondents decreased from 968 to 595 (-373), total annual responses decreased from 225,968 to 225,595 (-373), and total annual burden hours decreased from 2,843 to 2,470 (-373). These adjustments are based on the most currently 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.