[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 174 (Tuesday, September 9, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53168-53169]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-22792]


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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 [email protected] or Kim A. Johnson, Office of 
Management and Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, 
(202) 395-3562 or via the Internet at [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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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