Sections 68.105 and 1.4000, Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Multiple Tenant Environments (MTEs)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Supporting Statement OMB 3060-0975 (2025).docx Supporting Statement A	2025-03-05

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
31504	Sections 68.105 and 1.4000, Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets	Modified
181753	Sections 68.105 and 1.4000, Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0975	ICR Reference No: 202503-3060-015
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202205-3060-006
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: WTB/CIPD
Title: Sections 68.105 and 1.4000, Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets Multiple Tenant Environments (MTEs)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/05/2025

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2025
Responses	207,089	217,658
Time Burden (Hours)	130,990	144,217
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: This collection involves information regarding the location of the demaraction point, antennas placed on subscriber premises, and the state of the market. This information will be used to foster competition in local telecommunications markets by ensuring that competing telecommunications providers are able to provide services to customers in multiple tenant environments.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 151 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:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 101012	12/13/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 11168	03/04/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Sections 68.105 and 1.4000, Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets
Sections 68.105 and 1.4000, Promotion of Competitive Networks in Local Telecommunications Markets

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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	207,089	217,658	0	0	-10,569	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	130,990	144,217	0	0	-13,227	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: There are no program changes to this collection. However, there are a number of adjustments which are due to the Commission reevaluating its calculations and numbers for this collection. The adjustments are as follows: -836 to the number of respondents (from 5,022 to 4,186), -10,569 to the annual number of responses (from 217,658 to 207,089 responses) and -13,227 hours to the annual burden hours (from 144,217 to 130,990). The annual cost for this collection remains at $0.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

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: 03/05/2025

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