[Federal Register: August 3, 2004 (Volume 69, Number 148)]
[Notices]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested
July 27, 2004.
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(s), as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) 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 Paperwork Reduction (PRA) comments should be submitted
on or before October 4, 2004. 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 Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments to Judith
B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-C804, 445 12th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to
Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection(s), contact Judith B. Herman at 202-418-
0214 or via the Internet at Judith-B.Herman@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0819.
Title: Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) Connection Assistance (Link-
Up) Reporting Worksheet and Instructions, 47 CFR 54.400-54.417.
Form No.: FCC Form 497.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or household; business or other for-
profit.
Number of Respondents: 1,318,000.
Estimated Time per Response: .08-3.5 hours.
Frequency of Response: On occasion, monthly, and annually reporting
requirements; third party disclosure requirement.
Total Annual Burden: 186,080 hours.
Total Annual Cost: N/A.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: Eligible Telecommunications carriers are permitted
to receive universal service support reimbursement for offering certain
services to qualifying low-income customers. The telecommunications
carriers must file FCC Form 497 to solicit reimbursement. The
administrator uses the data to provide settlements for the low-income
programs as required by FCC rules, 47 CFR Section 54.400-54.417. The
Commission has issued a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking, In the Matter of Lifeline and Link-up, WC Docket Number 03-
109, FCC 04-87 that modifies the Commission's rules to improve the
effectiveness of the low-income support mechanism. Among other steps
taken, the Report and Order requires collection of certain information
to certify and subsequently verify that the beneficiary of low-income
support is indeed qualified to receive the support.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 04-17676 Filed 8-2-04; 8:45 am]
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