[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 3, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 46541]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-17676]


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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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

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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