Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; CG Docket No. 10-51

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-1145 (Emergency 040811).doc Supporting Statement A	2011-04-08
Emergency Justification Letter FCC 11-54 (040811).pdf Supplementary Document	2011-04-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
195617	Structure and Practices of VRS, CG Docket No. 10-51	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1145	ICR Reference No: 201104-3060-004
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201012-3060-003
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: CGB
Title: Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Program; CG Docket No. 10-51
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Emergency	Approval Requested By: 05/10/2011
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 05/09/2011
	Date Received in OIRA: 04/08/2011
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2011	6 Months From Approved	01/31/2014
Responses	174	0	169
Time Burden (Hours)	378	0	3
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: On April 6, 2011, in document FCC 11-54, the Commission released an Order adopting final rules – containing several information requirements -- designed to eliminate fraud and abuse in the provision of VRS, and to ensure the sustainability and integrity of the TRS program and the TRS Fund. The requirement that the Commission is seeking OMB approval for with this submission apply to only VRS providers wishing to seek waiver of the new rules so to continue providing VRS service. Potential providers wishing to seek waiver of the new rules are required to submit supporting documentation.

Emergency Justfication: The Commission is requesting emergency approval of the information collection requirements contained in paragraph 63 of the attached Structure and Practices of the Video Relay Service Report and Order (VRS Order), adopted by the Commission on April 5, 2011. We make this request for emergency approval to be granted within the effective date of the rules contained in the attached VRS Order to put in place immediate critical measures for fraud prevention and to ensure that only legitimate entities continue to provide VRS to consumers who have come to rely on for this service for their critical communication needs. We request that OMB approve the information collection by May 10, 2011.

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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-AJ42	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 24393	05/02/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 21893	04/19/2011
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	76 FR 21893	04/19/2011
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
Structure and Practices of VRS, CG Docket No. 10-51

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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	174	169	0	5	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	378	3	0	375	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: This is a revision to a currently approved collection. If the emergency information collection requirement is approved by OMB, the following program change will be added to OMB's inventory for this collection as follows: +15 respondents; from 13 to 28 respondents; +5 responses; from 169 responses to 174 responses; +375 hours; from 3 to 378 hours; and $0 annual cost.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $25,406

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]? 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? 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: 04/08/2011

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