Sections, 1.2002, 54.201, 54.202, 54.205, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
3060-1081 SS_February 2026_final version.docx Supporting Statement A	2026-02-04

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31718	Business or other for-profit	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1081	ICR Reference No: 202601-3060-014
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202303-3060-017
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Sections, 1.2002, 54.201, 54.202, 54.205, Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 02/04/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	28	20
Time Burden (Hours)	808	800
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This information collection requires telecommunications carriers to submit certain information when applying for designation as an eligible telecommunications carrier (ETC), as well as relinquishing its designation. This information collection is necessary to ensure that each ETC satisfies its obligation under Section 214(e) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, to provide services supported under the universal service support mechanism(s) throughout the areas for which each ETC is designated.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 201(b), 214(e)(6),303(r) 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:
3060-AK57	Final or interim final rulemaking	89 FR 25147	04/10/2024

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 54683	11/28/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 4919	02/03/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Business or other for-profit

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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	28	20	0	8	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	808	800	0	8	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Changing Regulations

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting program changes as a result of a new requirement that require ETCs to file additional relinquishment information. This addition will increase the burdens. The program change resulted in an increase in the number of respondents from 20 to 24 (+4), an increase in the number of responses from 20 to 28 (+8), and an increase in total annual burden hours from 800 to 808 (+8). No adjustments are being reported to this revised information collection.

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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: 02/04/2026

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