The FCC seeks emergency OMB approval for this new information collection by July 8, 2013. Under this information collection, the Commission proposes to collect information to determine what areas should be eligible for Phase II of Connect America Fund and to ensure that Connect America Fund Phase I deployments occur in areas that are eligible for support. To aid in collecting this information regarding Phase II challenge process in a uniform manner, the FCC created FCC Form 505, which parties can use in filing their Phase II challenges and responses with the Commission.
Two factors necessitate emergency OMB approval is that 1) unclaimed funds from Phase I will be added to Phase II; it is necessary to complete the Phase I election process as quickly as possible in order to implement fully Phase II; 2) if emergency OMB approval is granted, Phase I funds could start being distributed as early as September, enabling recipients to begin expanding broadband before winter weather impedes construction. Without emergency approval, broadband expansion to potentially hundreds of thousands of consumers across the country would be delayed, depriving those households of the access to jobs, education, and other opportunities that broadband provides.
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47 USC 151
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 154(i) and 154(j)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 155
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 201(b)
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 214
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 218-220
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 254
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
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47 USC 1302
Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934, as amended
The Commission adopted two orders (FCC 13-73 and DA 13-1113) which the Commission is requesting emergency approval. Two factors necessitate the emergency request to OMB. 1) unclaimed funds from Phase I wail be added to Phase II, it is necessary to complete the Phase I election process as quickly as possible to implement fully Phase II. 2) if the emergency request is granted, Phase I funds could start being distributed as early as September, enabling recipients to begin expanding broadband before winter weather impedes construction.
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Uncollected
Ryan Yates 202 418-0886 ryan.yates@fcc.gov
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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:
(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;
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.
3060-NEW_FCC505_SS_052913_revised 7.3.13 clean.doc
NEW_FCC505_OMBCoverLetter_060613.pdf
FCC Form 505 (state, local and tribal entities)