[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 217 (Wednesday, November 9, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69738-69739]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-28972]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[WC Docket No. 06-122; DA 11-1751]


Revised 2011 Annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC 
Form 499-A) and Accompanying Instructions

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireline Competition Bureau released the 
revised Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet (FCC Form 499-A) and 
accompanying instructions that have been approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget.

DATES: Non-interconnected VoIP filers subject to TRS contribution 
obligations must submit the FCC Form 499-A to register with the 
Commission by December 31, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ernesto Beckford, Wireline Competition 
Bureau, Telecommunications Access Policy Division, at (202) 418-7400 or 
via the Internet at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On October 14, 2011, the Office of 
Management and Budget approved revisions to the Telecommunications 
Reporting Worksheet, FCC Form 499-A (the Form) and accompanying 
instructions. The revisions to the Form and instructions were made in 
accordance with the Commission's recent order implementing section 
103(b) of the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video 
Accessibility Act of 2010 (CVAA). This section requires that both 
interconnected and non-interconnected voice over Internet protocol 
(VoIP) service providers participate in and contribute to the 
Telecommunications Relay Services Fund (TRS Fund).
    The revisions to the Form and accompanying instructions include the 
following:
     Adding a definition for non-interconnected VoIP service 
providers.
     Adding a filing requirement for non-interconnected VoIP 
service providers with interstate end-user revenues subject to TRS Fund 
contributions. Such providers must file the Form to register with the 
Commission by December 31, 2011. If a non-interconnected VoIP provider 
has already registered with the Commission (e.g., because it has other 
lines of business subject to the Commission's registration and 
reporting requirements), it need not refile the Form.
     Requiring non-interconnected VoIP service providers with 
interstate end-user revenues subject to TRS Fund contributions to 
designate an agent for service of process.
     Updating Form instruction references (for Lines 404.1 to 
404.3, and 414.1 to 414.2) in accordance with the CVAA and Commission 
order.
     Revising the contact information for the TRS 
Administrator.

In compliance with 47 CFR 1.47, 52.17(b), 52.32(b), 54.711(a), and 
64.604(c)(5)(iii)(B), the revised FCC Form 499-A for 2011 and the FCC 
Form 499-A Instructions can be found at: http://transition.fcc.gov/Forms/Form499-A/499a2-2011.pdf.
    People with Disabilities: To request materials in accessible 
formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic 
files, audio format), send an email to [email protected] or call the 
Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418-0530 (voice), (202) 
418-0432 (tty).
    For further information, please contact Ernesto Beckford,

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Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau 
at (202) 418-7400 or TTY (202) 418-0484.

Federal Communications Commission.
Vickie Robinson,
Telecommunications Access Policy Division, Deputy Chief.
[FR Doc. 2011-28972 Filed 11-8-11; 8:45 am]
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