Part 61, Tariffs (Other than Tariff Review Plan)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
3060-0298 SS_Tariffs_Final Version 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-09	Repair queued
3060-0298 SS_Tariffs_Final Version 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-07-09	Available
PRA Comment for OMB Control No. 3060-0298_5.20.26_JM_PPD.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-20	Available
PRA Comment for OMB Control No. 3060-0298_5.19.26_AC_PPD.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-19	Available
PRA Comment for OMB Control No. 3060-0298_5.21.26_PPD.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-21	Available
PRA Comment for OMB Control No. 3060-0298_5.19.26_WCB_PPD.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-19	Available
PRA Comment for OMB Control No. 3060-0298_5.19.26_PPD.docx	Public Comments	Uploaded 2026-05-19	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
29915	Business or other-for profit		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0298	ICR Reference No: 202604-3060-029
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202308-3060-017
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Part 61, Tariffs (Other than Tariff Review Plan)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 09/21/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 07/17/2026
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	09/30/2029	36 Months From Approved	11/30/2026
Responses	4,581	0	4,659
Time Burden (Hours)	170,314	0	171,378
Cost Burden (Dollars)	477,800	0	604,000

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Abstract: Part 61 is designed to ensure that all tariffs filed by common carriers are formally sound, well organized, and provide the Commission and the public with sufficient information to determine the justness and reasonableness as required by the Act, of the rates, terms and conditions in those tariffs.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 251-271, 403, 502, 503 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 151-155, 201-205, 208 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:
	91 FR 21815	04/23/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 44845	07/17/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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

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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	4,581	4,659	0	-78	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	170,314	171,378	0	-1,064	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	477,800	604,000	0	-126,200	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: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Changing Regulations

Short Statement: The Commission is reporting program changes/decreases to this information collection to reflect the decline in the number of filings submitted by respondents, mainly due to the obligations of one-time and on-occasion reporting requirement for access stimulation IPES providers being satisfied. Overall, the total number of respondents has decreased from 3,834 to 3,756 (-78), the total number of responses has decreased from 4,659 to 4,581 (-78) and the total annual burden hours have decreased from 171,378 to 170,314 (-1,064). Also, the Commission is reporting adjustments/decreases in the total annual costs from $604,000 to $477,800 (-$126,200) due to marketplace changes and a decline in tariff filings. No program changes are being reported.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $984,377

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: 07/17/2026

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