Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket Nos. 10-51 &

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Supporting statement OMB 3060-1089 VRS PRA (revision)(2026) final.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-06-17	Available

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
44165	Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Services, CG Docket 03-123 and WC Docket 05-196		Modified
186836	Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Services, CG Docket 03-123 and WC Docket 05-196		Modified
181982	Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Services, CG Docket 03-123 and WC Docket 05-196		Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1089	ICR Reference No: 202606-3060-013
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202310-3060-006
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: CGB
Title: Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG Docket Nos. 10-51 &
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 06/17/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2026
Responses	1,734,771	1,836,456
Time Burden (Hours)	282,770	320,484
Cost Burden (Dollars)	279,363	280,200

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Abstract: The Commission is submitting this revised information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to add information collection requirements adopted in the 2023 VRS Improvements Order the 2023 Data Breach Reporting Order, FCC 23-111, the 2024 Accessible Carceral Communications Order, and the 2024 IVCS Order, FCC 24-75, pursuant to section 225 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act), to modify the estimate of existing burdens that were included in the October 2023 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) submission to OMB, and to extend this information collection for another three years.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 225 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-AK08	Final or interim final rulemaking	90 FR 45151	09/19/2025

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 36597	06/17/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 20453	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: 3

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Services, CG Docket 03-123 and WC Docket 05-196
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Services, CG Docket 03-123 and WC Docket 05-196
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities; E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Services, CG Docket 03-123 and WC Docket 05-196

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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	1,734,771	1,836,456	0	5,890	-107,575	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	282,770	320,484	0	8,463	-46,177	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	279,363	280,200	0	3,363	-4,200	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: Due to the adoption of the 2023 VRS Improvements Order, the 2023 Data Breach Reporting Order, the 2024 Accessible Carceral Communications Order, and the 2024 IVCS Order, there are program changes to this information collection. Specifically, the Commission has added new information collection requirements. (-0 respondents, +5,890 responses, +8,463 hours, and +$3,363 costs) Therefore, the Commission makes the following program changes as follows: the total annual number of responses have increased by +5,890; the total annual burden hours have increased by +8,463 and the total annual cost has increased by +$3,363. Also, the Commission has re-evaluated the existing burdens associated with the previous adoption of the Registration Grace Period Order and the 2022 Accessible Carceral Communications Order since the last time this information collection was reviewed and approved by OMB and, therefore, makes the following adjustments: the Commission’s estimate for the total number of respondents has decreased by -21,611, the Commission’s estimate for number of responses has decreased by -107,575, the Commission’s estimate for the total annual burden hours has decreased by -46,177 and the Commission’s estimate for the total annual cost has decreased by -$4,200.

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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.     Yes

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.     Yes

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: 06/17/2026

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