[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 129 (Friday, July 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43347-43348]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-14406]


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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

[OMB 3060-1028; FR ID 151822]


Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to 
Office of Management and Budget

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, 
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. Pursuant to the Small Business 
Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, the FCC seeks specific comment on how it 
can further reduce the information collection burden for small business 
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed 
information collection should be submitted on or before August 7, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting 
``Currently under 30-day Review--Open for Public Comments'' or by using 
the search function. Your comment must be submitted into 
www.reginfo.gov per the above instructions for it to be considered. In 
addition to submitting in www.reginfo.gov also send a copy of your 
comment on the proposed information collection to Cathy Williams, FCC, 
via email to [email protected] and to [email protected]. Include in the 
comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION below.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies 
of the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-
2918. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) 
submitted to OMB: (1) go to the web page http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the web page called ``Currently 
Under Review,'' (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the 
``Select Agency'' box below the ``Currently Under Review'' heading, (4) 
select ``Federal Communications Commission'' from the list of agencies 
presented in the ``Select Agency'' box, (5) click the ``Submit'' button 
to the right of the ``Select Agency'' box, (6) when the list of FCC 
ICRs currently under review appears, look for the Title of this ICR and 
then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to 
OMB will be displayed.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a 
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office 
of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB 
control number.
    As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as 
required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-
3520), the FCC invited the general public and other Federal Agencies to 
take this opportunity to comment on the following information 
collection. 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 estimates; (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. Pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 
2002, Public Law 107-198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4), the FCC seeks 
specific comment on how it might ``further reduce the information 
collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 
employees.''
    OMB Control No.: 3060-1028.
    Title: International Signaling Point Code (ISPC).
    Form No.: N/A.
    Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
    Number of Respondents: 11 respondents; 20 responses.
    Estimated Time per Response: 0.5 hours-3 hours.

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    Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; Third 
party disclosure requirement.
    Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The 
statutory authority for this collection is contained in Sections 1, 
4(i)-(j), 201-205, 211, 214, 219-220, 303(r), 309 and 403 of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C 151, 154(i)-(j), 201-
205, 211, 214, 219-220, 303(r), and 403.
    Total Annual Burden: 15 hours.
    Annual Cost Burden: $13,300.
    Needs and Uses: The Federal Communications Commission (Commission) 
is requesting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve 
a revision to OMB Control No. 3060-1028--International Signaling Point 
Code. The Commission is developing revised and new electronic forms for 
this collection as part of the Commission's modernization of its 
online, web-based electronic filing system--the International Bureau 
filing system (IBFS). This information collection seeks approval for 
the new and revised forms to request an International Signaling Point 
Code (ISPC), and reflects changes in the costs and burdens associated 
with these applications.
    An ISPC is a unique, seven-digit code used to identify the 
signaling network of each international carrier. The ISPC has a unique 
format that is used at the international level for signaling message 
routing and identification of signaling points in Signaling System 7 
networks. ISPC applications are filed through IBFS. After receipt of 
the ISPC application, the Commission assigns the ISPC code to each 
applicant (international carrier) free of charge on a first-come, 
first-served basis. The collection of this information is required to 
assign a unique identification code to each international carrier and 
to facilitate communication among international carriers by their use 
of the ISPC code on the shared signaling network. The Commission 
informs the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) of its 
assignment of ISPCs to international carriers on an ongoing basis.
    In 1987, the Commission assumed the responsibility as the 
Administrator for the U.S. of issuing ISPCs to international carriers 
based on an exchange of letters between AT&T, the Commission, and the 
International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunications 
Standardization (ITU-T). The ITU allocates a specific amount of ISPCs 
to member countries for assignment to carriers. ITU-T Recommendation 
Q.708 includes a list of criteria for assignment of signaling point 
codes.
    The ITU, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is an international 
organization within the United Nations System where governments and the 
private sector coordinate global telecom networks and services. The 
ITU-T, which is one of three sectors of the ITU, has a continuing role 
in preparing the technical specifications for telecommunications 
systems, networks and services, including their operation, performance 
and maintenance. In addition, the ITU-T oversees the tariff principles 
and accounting methods used to provide international services.
    Pursuant to the ITU guidance contained in ITU-T Recommendation 
Q.708, the Commission must obtain certain information from an applicant 
requesting a new ISPC assignment. This information is used by the 
Commission to assess whether the applicant's use of the ISPC will be in 
compliance with ITU guidelines. The minimum information required is the 
name of the applicant and the name of the signaling point (typically 
the city where the ISPC will be located). ITU-T Recommendation Q.708 
states that administrators can request additional information from 
applicants, which may include applicant contact information; 
location(s) where the ISPC(s) will be implemented; description of the 
nature of the use of the ISPC(s) in the network; a statement regarding 
the signaling point manufacturer/type; and identification of at least 
one planned Message Transfer Part (MTP) signaling relation. Applicants 
must also make several certifications/acknowledgments regarding their 
obligations and rights associated with an ISPC assignment. Operators 
that have been assigned an ISPC must also notify the Commission when 
any parameters of their code assignment(s) have changed (i.e., 
modifications), such as a change in the location where the ISPC has 
been implemented. In the event that an assigned ISPC has undergone a 
transfer of control as a result of a merger, acquisition, divestiture, 
or formation of a joint venture, the ISPC operator must notify the 
Commission of the transfer and the identity of the new holder of the 
ISPC (along with relevant contact information).
    IBFS Modernization of ISPC Electronic Forms. The Commission seeks 
OMB approval of revisions to its ISPC application form and the addition 
of new forms that will be electronically filed through IBFS. The new 
online forms will ensure the Commission collects the information 
required by the Commission's rules. The use of such online forms will 
reduce costs and administrative burdens on applicants, resulting in 
greater efficiencies, and improve transparency to the public. Once the 
Commission receives approval for the new forms from OMB, as required by 
section 1.10006 of the Commission's rules, we will announce the 
availability of mandated e-forms and their effective dates.

Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-14406 Filed 7-6-23; 8:45 am]
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