[Federal Register: September 9, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 174)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted to OMB
for Review and Approval
August 26, 2003.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment
on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104-13. An agency may not conduct or
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently
valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for
failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid control
number. Comments are requested concerning (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information
shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission's
burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before October 9,
2003. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find
it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice,
you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications
Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or
via the Internet to Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov or Kim A. Johnson, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503,
(202) 395-3562 or via the Internet at Kim_A._Johnson@omb.eop.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copy of
the information collection(s) contact Les Smith at (202) 418-0217 or
via the Internet at Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0748.
Title: Section 64.1504, Disclosure Requirements for Information
Services Provided Through Toll-Free Numbers.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 3,750.
Estimated Time per Response: 2-5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting
requirements; Third party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 10,500 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR Section 64.1504 incorporates in the
Commission's Rules, the requirements of Sections 228(c)(7)-(10) that
restrict the manner in which toll-free numbers may be used to charge
telephone subscribers for information services. Common carriers must
prohibit the use of toll-free numbers in a manner that would result in
the calling party being charged for information conveyed during the
call, unless the calling party (1) has executed a written agreement
that specifies the material terms and conditions under which the
information is provided, or (2) pays for the information by means of a
prepaid account, credit, debit, charge, or calling card and the
information service provider includes in response to each
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call an introductory message disclosing specified information detailing
the cost and other terms and conditions for the service. The disclosure
requirements are intended to ensure that consumers know when charges
will be levied for calls to toll-free numbers and are able to obtain
information necessary to make informed choices about whether to
purchase toll-free information services.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0749.
Title: Section 64.1509, Disclosure and Dissemination of Pay-Per-
Call Information.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 25 respondents.
Estimated Time per Response: 410 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Annual and on occasion reporting
requirements; Third party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 10,250 hours (multiple responses).
Total Annual Cost: None.
Needs and Uses: Common carriers that assign telephone numbers to
pay-per-call services must disclose to all interested parties, upon
request, a list of all assigned pay-per-call numbers. For each assigned
number, carriers must also make available (1) a description of the pay-
per-call services; (2) the total cost per minute or other fees
associated with the service; and (3) the service provider's name,
business address, and telephone number. In addition, carriers handling
pay-per-call services must establish a toll-free number that consumers
may call to receive information about pay-per-call services. Finally,
the Commission requires carriers to provide statements of pay-per-call
rights and responsibilities to new telephone subscribers at the time
service is established and, although not required by statute, to all
subscribers annually.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0752.
Title: Section 64.1510, Billing Disclosure Requirements for Pay-
Per-Call and Other Information Services.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 1,350.
Estimated Time per Response: 10-40 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement; Third party
disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 27,000 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Needs and Uses: Under 47 CFR Section 64.1510, telephone bills
containing charges for interstate pay-per-call and other information
services must include information detailing consumers' rights and
responsibilities with respect to these charges. Specifically, telephone
bills carrying pay-per-call charges must include a consumer
notification stating that (1) the charges are for non-communication
services; (2) local and long distance telephone services may not be
disconnected for failure to pay per-call charges; (3) pay-per-call (900
number) blocking is available upon request; and (4) access to pay-per-
call services may be involuntarily blocked for failure to pay per-call
charges. In addition, each call billed must show the type of services,
the amount of the charge, and the date, time, and duration of the call.
Finally, the bill must display a toll-free number which subscribers may
call to obtain information about pay-per-call services. Similar billing
disclosure requirements apply to charges for information services
either billed to subscribers on a collect basis or accessed by
subscribers through a toll-free number. The billing disclosure
requirements are intended to ensure that telephone subscribers billed
for pay-per-call or other information services can understand the
charges levied and are informed of their rights and responsibilities
with respect to payment of such charges.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 03-22792 Filed 9-8-03; 8:45 am]
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