Communications Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
3060-1003 - DIRS Supporting Statement_final version 2.2024.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2024-02-27	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
31573	Business or other for-profit entities		Modified
265645	Federal Government		New
201995	State, Local and Tribal Government		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1003	ICR Reference No: 202402-3060-006
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202307-3060-031
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: PSHSB
Title: Communications Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/07/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 02/27/2024
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	05/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2024
Responses	104,000	0	104,000
Time Burden (Hours)	16,320	0	16,320
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: DIRS is a voluntary, efficient, and web-based system that communications companies may use to report their infrastructure status during times of crisis (e.g., related to a disaster). DIRS uses a number of template forms tailored to different communications sectors (i.e., wireless, wireline, broadcast, and cable) to facilitate the entry of this information. In a 2021 Second Report and Order, the Commission created a framework to provide state, federal, local, and Tribal partners with access to the critical DIRS information they need to ensure the public’s safety while preserving the presumptive confidentiality of the information.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 706 Name of Law: Telecommunications Act of 1996
   US Code: 47 USC 151, 154(i)-(j)& (o),251(e)(3) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 254, 301,303(b),303(g),303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 1, 4(i),4(j),4(o) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 307,309(a),309(j), 316,332 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 403,1302 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:
	88 FR 88390	12/21/2023
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 14493	02/27/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 3

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Business or other for-profit entities
Federal Government
State, Local and Tribal Government

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	104,000	104,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	16,320	16,320	0	0	0	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:

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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: 02/27/2024

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