[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 215 (Wednesday, November 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66708-66709]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26593]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION


Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the 
Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 
3501--3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on the following information collection(s). Comments are 
requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 
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; and further ways to reduce the 
information burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 
employees.
    The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information 
unless it displays a currently valid OMB 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.

DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be 
submitted on or before January 6, 2014. 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 FCC 
contact listed below as soon as possible.

ADDRESSES: Submit your PRA comments to Leslie F. Smith, Federal 
Communications Commission (FCC), via the Internet at 
[email protected]. To submit your PRA comments by email, send them 
to [email protected].

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 3060-XXXX.
    Title: US Telecom Forbearance FCC 13-69 Conditions.
    Form Number: N/A
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 11 respondents; 11 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 40-232 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time and annual reporting requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory Authority: 47 U.S.C 
160, 201, 202, 218, 254(k), and 272(e).
    Total Annual Burden: 2,096 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: $104,800.
    Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
    Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: If respondents submit 
information which respondents believe is confidential, respondents may 
request confidential treatment of such information pursuant to section 
0.459 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.459.
    Needs and Uses: In a May 2013 Memorandum Opinion and Order (FCC 13-
69), the Commission acted on a petition filed by US Telecom and granted 
forbearance relief to the full extent supported by the record. This 
collection covers conditional forbearance relief granted by the 
Commission from cost assignment rules, property record rules, ARMIS 
report 43-01, and structural separation

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requirements for Independent ILECs. The data, information, and 
documents acquired through this collection will allow the Commission to 
meet its statutory requirements while allowing carriers to obtain 
forbearance relief.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director.
[FR Doc. 2013-26593 Filed 11-5-13; 8:45 am]
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