Sections 225 and 255, Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services (VoIP)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement 3060-xxxx supporting statement__12_4_07 (VoIP).doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-11

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
182912	Sectins 225 and 255, Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services (VOIP)	New

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1111	ICR Reference No: 200712-3060-002
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: CGB
Title: Sections 225 and 255, Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services (VoIP)
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/15/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/11/2007
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved
Responses	27,464	0	0
Time Burden (Hours)	149,962	0	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,711,000	0	0

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Abstract: On June 15, 2007, the Commission released the Sections 225/255 VoIP Report and Order, FCC 07-110, WC Docket No. 04-36, WT Docket No. 96-198, CG Docket No. 03-123 and CC Docket No. 92-105. The Sections 225/255 VoIP Report and Order extends the disability access requirements that currently apply to telecommunications service providers and equipment manufacturers under section 255 of the Act and 47 CFR part 6 of the Commission’s rules, to providers of “interconnected voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services,” and to manufacturers of specially designed equipment used to provide those services. The Commission adopted this measure under its Title I ancillary jurisdiction in order to give full effect to the accessibility policies embodied in section 255 of the Act, and to further the Commission’s statutory mandate to make available a nationwide communications system that promotes the safety and welfare of all Americans. In addition, the Commission extended the TRS requirements contained in the Commission’s regulations, 47 CFR 64.601 et seq. (Subpart F) of the Commission’s rules, to providers of interconnected VoIP services, pursuant to section 225(b)(1) of the Act and the Commission’s Title I ancillary jurisdiction.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 225 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 255 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 154(i) 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-AI15	Final or interim final rulemaking	72 FR 43546	08/06/2007

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 43638	08/06/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 68882	12/06/2007
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
Sectins 225 and 255, Interconnected Voice Over Internet Protocol Services (VOIP)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	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	27,464	0	0	27,464	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	149,962	0	0	149,962	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	5,711,000	0	0	5,711,000	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 submitting the information collection as a new collection.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,702,206

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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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: 12/11/2007

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