Incarcerated People's Communications Services (IPCS) 2023 Mandatory Data Collection, WC Docket Nos. 23–62, 12–375, DA 23-638

ICR 202309-3060-015

OMB: 3060-1314

Federal Form Document

Forms and Documents
Document
Name
Status
Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change
2023-09-27
Supporting Statement A
2023-09-10
IC Document Collections
IC ID
Document
Title
Status
261050 Modified
ICR Details
3060-1314 202309-3060-015
Received in OIRA 202307-3060-010
FCC WCB
Incarcerated People's Communications Services (IPCS) 2023 Mandatory Data Collection, WC Docket Nos. 23–62, 12–375, DA 23-638
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection   No
Regular 09/27/2023
  Requested Previously Approved
09/30/2026 09/30/2026
30 30
7,950 7,950
0 0

This submission is being made for proposed non-substantive changes to an existing information collection pursuant to 44 U.S.C. § 3507. This submission provides the final versions of FCC Form 2303(a) (consisting of Word and Excel Templates) and of FCC Form 2303(b) (Certification Form) to reflect OMB approval on September 13, 2023. It also reflects the assignment of OMB Control No. 3060-1314 to this new collection. On March 17, 2023, the Commission released the 2023 IPCS Order (FCC 23-19), in which it began the process of implementing the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Communications Act of 2022, which directs the Commission to promulgate any regulations implementing the provisions of the Act, including its mandate that the Commission establish a compensation plan ensuring that all rates and charges for incarcerated people's communications services (IPCS) are "just and reasonable," not earlier than 18 months and not later than 24 months after its January 5, 2023 enactment. The Act gives the Commission authority to enact rates and charges for voice, video, and advanced communications between incarcerated people and their families and loved ones, including communications within a state's borders. Previously, the Commission had authority only over interstate and international voice calls. To ensure that it has the data needed to meet the Commission's responsibilities under the Act, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB) and the Office of Economics and Analytics (OEA) must "update and restructure" the Commission's most recent mandatory data collection, OMB Control No. 3060-1300. The Commission delegated authority to WCB and OEA to collect data on IPCS from all providers now subject to the Commission's authority. WCB/OEA developed proposals for the 2023 Mandatory Data Collection and issued a Public Notice on April 28, 2023 seeking comments on all aspects of the proposed revisions to the collection. After considering all filings, the Commission released an Order adopting the instructions, reporting template, and certification form to implement the collection.

US Code: 47 USC 617, 716 Name of Law: Communications Act, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 218, 220, 225, 255, 276, 403 Name of Law: Communications Act, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151, 152, 154(i-j), 155(c) Name of Law: Communications Act, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 1, 2,4(i) - 4(j),5(c), 201(b), Name of Law: Communications Act, as amended
  
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3060-AK08 Final or interim final rulemaking 88 FR 19001 03/30/2023

  88 FR 27885 05/03/2023
88 FR 50151 08/01/2023
Yes

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IC Title Form No. Form Name
Business or other for profit FCC 2303(a), FCC Form 2303(b), FCC 2303(a) 2023 IPCS MDC Word Template ,   2023 IPCS MDC Certification Form ,   2023 IPCS MDC Excel Template

  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 30 30 0 0 0 0
Annual Time Burden (Hours) 7,950 7,950 0 0 0 0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars) 0 0 0 0 0 0
No
No
This is a new information collection resulting in a program change/increase of 30 respondents, 30 responses, and 7,950 annual burden hours. These estimates will be added to OMB’s Active Inventory. This information collection is necessary because the Martha Wright-Reed Act contemplates an additional data collection by requiring or allowing the Commission to consider certain types of other costs necessary to its implementation. Prior to the enactment of the Martha Wright-Reed Act, the Commission had sought provider data related to audio communications services provided to incarcerated persons on three occasions, as part of its ongoing efforts to establish just and reasonable rates for those services, while ensuring that providers are fairly compensated for such services. To ensure that it will have the data it needs to meet its substantive and procedural responsibilities under the Act, the Commission delegated authority to WCB and OEA to “update and restructure” its most recent data collection (the Third Mandatory Data Collection) “as appropriate in light of the requirements of the new statute.” This delegation requires that we collect “data on all incarcerated people’s communications services from all providers of those services now subject to” the Commission’s authority, including, but not limited to, requesting “more recent data for additional years not covered by the [Third Mandatory Data Collection].

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Amy Goodman 202 418-1549

  No

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.
09/27/2023


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