47 CFR 43.82, Annual International Circuit Capacity Reports

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1156 (FCC 25-49)(2026).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-04-16	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
198506	Annual International Circuit Capacity Reports	Other-screenshots	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1156	ICR Reference No: 202604-3060-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202602-3060-020
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: OIA
Title: 47 CFR 43.82, Annual International Circuit Capacity Reports
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 04/16/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2026
Responses	266	213
Time Burden (Hours)	2,793	1,368
Cost Burden (Dollars)	12,000	10,200

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Abstract: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) seeks approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the revised information collection for the annual submarine cable circuit capacity reports required pursuant to the Cable Landing License Act of 1921 and section 43.82 of the Commission’s rules. On August 7, 2025, the Commission adopted a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Submarine Report and Order), FCC 25-49, that modernized the Commission’s submarine cable rules, including adopting new rules regarding the annual circuit capacity reports. With respect to the annual submarine cable circuit capacity data collection, the Commission modified the circuit capacity reporting requirements to enhance the quality and usefulness of the data for national security and other purposes, provide greater clarity to licensees and common carriers (Filing Entities) on the reporting requirements for Filing Entities, and eliminated duplicative burdens.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 303(r), 403, Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 201-255, 413 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151, 154(i), 154(j), 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-AM06	Final or interim final rulemaking	90 FR 48648	10/27/2025

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 5948	02/26/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 20446	04/16/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Annual International Circuit Capacity Reports

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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	266	213	0	53	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	2,793	1,368	0	1,425	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	12,000	10,200	0	1,800	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 modified the circuit capacity reporting requirements to enhance the quality and usefulness of the data for national security and other purposes, provide greater clarity on the reporting requirements to Filing Entities, and eliminate duplicative burdens. As noted above, these new requirements account for an increase in the annual number of respondents from 90 to 133 (an increase of 43 respondents); an increase in the annual number of responses from 213 to 266 (an increase of 53 responses); an increase in annual burden hours from 1,368 to 2,793 hours (an increase of 1,425 hours); and an increase in annual costs from $10,200 to $12,000 (an increase of $1,800).

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $47,074

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: 04/16/2026

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