[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10311-10312]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-05233]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1214]


Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal 
Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, 
and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the 
general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to 
comment on the following information collection. 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 ways to further reduce the 
information collection burden on 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 control number. No 
person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a 
valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number.

DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 20, 
2019. 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 PRA comments to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email 
[email protected] and to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the 
information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418-2991.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060-1214.
    Title: Direct Access to Numbers Order, FCC 15-70, Conditions.
    Form Number: N/A.
    Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
    Number of Respondents and Responses: 13 respondents; 13 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 40 hours.
    Frequency of Response: One-time application, on-going and bi-annual 
reporting requirements.
    Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for this 
information collection is contained in 47 U.S.C 251(e)(1).
    Total Annual Burden: 520 hours.
    Total Annual Costs: No Cost.
    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 June 2015 Report and Order (FCC 15-70), the 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established the Numbering 
Authorization Application process, which allows interconnected VoIP 
providers to apply for a blanket authorization from the FCC that, once 
granted, will allow them to demonstrate that they have the authority to 
provide service in specific areas, thus enabling them to request 
numbers directly from the Numbering Administrators. This collection 
covers the information and certifications that applicants must submit 
in order to comply with the Numbering Authorization Application

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process. The data, information, and documents acquired through this 
collection will allow interconnected VoIP providers to obtain numbers 
with minimal burden or delay while also preventing providers from 
obtaining numbers without first demonstrating that they can deploy and 
properly utilize such resources. This information will also help the 
FCC protect against number exhaust while promoting competitive 
neutrality among traditional telecommunications carriers and 
interconnected VoIP providers by allowing both entities to obtain 
numbers directly from the Numbering Administrators. It will further 
help the FCC to maintain efficient utilization of numbering resources 
and ensure that telephone numbers are not being stranded.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2019-05233 Filed 3-19-19; 8:45 am]
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