Competitive Carrier Line Count Report and Self-Certification as a Rural Carrier

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0986_ss_072213_2ndFINAL.doc Supporting Statement A	2013-07-22

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31529	Competitive Carrier Line Count Report and Self-Certification as a Rural Carrier Other-Sample Letter 1	Modified
185391	Competitive Carrier Line Count Report and Self-Certification as a Rural Carrier Other-Excel Spreadsheet template for Rate Floor Data Collection	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0986	ICR Reference No: 201302-3060-001
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201205-3060-009
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Competitive Carrier Line Count Report and Self-Certification as a Rural Carrier
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 07/22/2013
	Date Received in OIRA: 06/06/2013
Terms of Clearance: Supporting statement updated to better explain past clarifications and revisions.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	07/31/2016	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2015
Responses	8,804	0	5,048
Time Burden (Hours)	272,017	0	163,435
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: In its March 2012 supporting statement which was submitted and approved by OMB, the Commission implemented some of the information collections required by this Order, FCC 11-161, but also noted that at a later date it planned to submit additional revisions or new requirements for OMB to review and approval to address other reforms adopted in the Order. This current revision addresses those additional requirements. See the uploaded supporting statement for the specific requirements. Note: There are no changes to FCC Form 525 which is part of this information collection. However, the Commission is requesting OMB approval for a new FCC Form 481, Annual Reporting Form for High-Cost Recipients and other new and modified information collection requirements.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151 - 154 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 201 - 205 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 214 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 218 - 220 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 254 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 303(r) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 403 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 405 Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
   US Code: 47 USC 410 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-AJ85	Final or interim final rulemaking	76 FR 73830	11/29/2011

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 12750	02/25/2013
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	78 FR 34096	06/06/2013
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Competitive Carrier Line Count Report and Self-Certification as a Rural Carrier
Competitive Carrier Line Count Report and Self-Certification as a Rural Carrier	FCC Form 525	Competitive Carrier Line Count Report

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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	8,804	5,048	0	1,878	1,878	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	272,017	163,435	0	101,734	6,848	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: The estimated total annual burden hours have increased for all requirements now under this OMB control number. The total hourly burden reported previously in 2012 was estimated at 163,435 hours and, as a result of the changes to the requirements in this IC in items 12h through 12q, have now increased the total annual burden to 272,017 hours. The increase is due to the expanded goals of Connect America and the implementation of GAO recommendations regarding the oversight of the universal service program.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 06/06/2013

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