[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1755-1756]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-154]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for 
Review to the Office of Management and Budget

December 22, 2005.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as required by the 
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law 104-13, and 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). 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 Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before February 10, 2006. If you anticipate that you 
will be submitting PRA 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 Leslie 
F. Smith, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th 
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554 or via the Internet to 
[email protected] or Kristy L. LaLonde, Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB), Room 10236 NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, (202) 395-3087 or 
via the Internet at [email protected]. If you would like 
to obtain or view a copy of this revised information collection, you 
may do so by visiting the FCC PRA Web page at: http://www.fcc.gov/omd/pra.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection(s), contact Leslie F. Smith at (202) 418-
0217 or via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-1047.
    Title: Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech 
Services for Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, CG 
Docket No. 03-123.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities; State, local or 
tribal government.
    Number of Respondents: 177 respondents.
    Number of Responses: 677 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 2 to 5 hours.
    Frequency of Response: Recordkeeping; Annual and on occasion 
reporting requirements.
    Total Annual Burden: 2,554 hours.
    Total Annual Cost: $0.
    Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Needs and Uses: On December 12, 2005, the Commission released a 
Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration, In the Matter of 
Telecommunications Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for 
Individuals with Hearing and Speech Disabilities, FCC 05-203, creating 
a fourth method for some TRS providers to become certified as eligible 
to receive compensation from the Interstate Telecommunications Relay 
Service (TRS) Fund. The Report and Order and Order on Reconsideration 
amends the TRS regulations to permit common carriers seeking to offer 
Video Relay Service (VRS) and Internet Protocol (IP) Relay Service to 
seek certification as an eligible TRS provider, eligible to receive 
reimbursement from the Interstate TRS Fund directly from the 
Commission.
    The information collection requirements include the following: (A) 
47 CFR 64.605(a)(2) common carriers seeking to offer VRS and IP Relay 
service and receive compensation from the Interstate TRS Fund, 
independent of a certified state program or a common carrier offering 
TRS, may seek

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certification from the Commission by providing documentation detailing: 
(1) A description of the forms of TRS to be provided, (2) a description 
of how the provider will meet all non-waived mandatory minimum 
standards applicable to each form of TRS offered, (3) a description of 
the provider's procedures for ensuring ongoing compliance with all 
applicable TRS rules, (4) a description of the provider's complaint 
procedures, (5) a narrative describing any areas in which the 
provider's service will differ from the applicable mandatory minimum 
standards, (6) a narrative establishing that services that differ from 
the mandatory minimum standards do not violate applicable mandatory 
minimum standards, (7) demonstration of status as common carrier, and 
(8) a statement that the provider will file annual compliance reports 
demonstrating continued compliance with the rules;
    (B) 47 CFR 64.605(c)(2) a VRS or IP Relay provider may apply for 
renewal of its certification by filing documentation with the 
Commission, at least 90 days prior to expiration of certification, 
containing the information described in 47 CFR 64.605(a)(2);
    (C) 47 CFR 64.605(e)(2) a certified VRS or IP Relay provider must 
submit documentation demonstrating ongoing compliance with the 
Commission's minimum standards if, for example, the Commission receives 
evidence that a certified VRS or IP Relay provider may not be in 
compliance with the minimum standards and the Commission requests such 
information;
    (D) 47 CFR 64.605(f)(2) VRS and IP Relay providers certified under 
this section must notify the Commission of substantive changes in their 
TRS programs, services, and features within 60 days of when such 
changes occur, and must certify that the interstate TRS provider 
continues to meet Federal minimum standards after implementing the 
substantive change; and (E) 47 CFR 64.605(g) VRS and IP Relay providers 
certified under this section shall file with the Commission, on an 
annual basis, a report providing evidence that they are in compliance 
with Sec.  64.604.
    The information collection requirements also include those 
information collection requirements contained in the Telecommunications 
Relay Services and Speech-to-Speech Services for Individuals with 
Speech Disabilities, 2003 Report and Order and Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking, which were previously approved by OMB on January 27, 2004, 
and adjustments made to the previous submission pursuant to the new 
census data.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 06-154 Filed 1-10-06; 8:45 am]
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