Compliance with the Non-IP Call Authentication Solution Rules; Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Gateway Order Supporting Statment (redline) (3060-1285)_final version .docx Supporting Statement A	2022-09-01

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
245947	Business or other-for profit	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-1285	ICR Reference No: 202208-3060-015
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-3060-018
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WCB
Title: Compliance with the Non-IP Call Authentication Solution Rules; Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 09/07/2022

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	05/31/2024
Responses	8,970	6,535
Time Burden (Hours)	20,503	15,520
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The Pallone-Thune Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act obligates the Commission to require voice service providers (i) take reasonable steps to find a non-IP call authentication solution and (ii) if receiving an extension to the STIR/SHAKEN implementation deadline, create a robocall mitigation program. The Commission also required gateway providers to take reasonable steps to find a non-IP call authentication solution and (ii) create a robocall mitigation program.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 227b, 227(e), 251(e) Name of Law: Communications Act of 1934 of 1934
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
3060-AL00	Final or interim final rulemaking	87 FR 42916	07/18/2022

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 38401	06/28/2022
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	87 FR 54501	09/06/2022
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
Business or other-for profit

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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	8,970	6,535	0	2,435	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	20,503	15,520	0	4,983	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: The Commission is reporting program changes/increases to this revised information collection. These increases to the total number of respondents of +2,435, total annual responses of +2,435 and total annual burden hours of +4,983 will be added to OMB’s Active Inventory.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,189,379

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.     No

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.     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? 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: 09/07/2022

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