[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 245 (Thursday, December 20, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75433-75434]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-30596]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal
Communications Commission
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, invites the general
public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment
on the following information collection, as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. 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 February
19, 2013. 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 Cathy Williams, FCC, via email
[email protected] and to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418-2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0748.
Title: Section 64.104, 64.1509, 64.1510 Pay-Per-Call and Other
Information Services.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents and Responses: 5,125 respondents; 5,175
responses.
Estimated Time per Response: 2 to 260 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual and on occasion reporting
requirements; Recordkeeping requirement; Third party disclosure
requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The
statutory authority(s) for the information collection are found at 47
U.S.C. 228(c)(7)-(10); Public Law 192-556, 106 stat. 4181 (1992),
codified at 47 U.S.C. 228 (The Telephone Disclosure and Dispute
Resolution Act of 1992).
Total Annual Burden: 47,750 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: An assurance of
confidentiality is not offered because this information collection does
not require the
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collection of personally identifiable information from individuals.
Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s).
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR 64.1504 of the Commission's rules
incorporates the requirements of Sections 228(c)(7)-(10) of the
Communications Act restricting the manner in which toll-free numbers
may be used to charge telephone subscribers for information services.
Common carriers may not charge a calling party for information conveyed
on a toll-free number call, unless the calling party: (1) Has executed
a written agreement that specifies the material terms and conditions
under which the information is provided, or (2) pays for the
information by means of a prepaid account, credit, debit, charge, or
calling card and the information service provider gives the calling
party an introductory message disclosing the cost and other terms and
conditions for the service. The disclosure requirements are intended to
ensure that consumers know when charges will be levied for calls to
toll-free numbers and are able to obtain information necessary to make
informed choices about whether to purchase toll-free information
services.
47 CFR 64.1509 of the Commission rules incorporates the
requirements of 47 U.S.C. (c)(2) and 228 (d)(2)-(3) of the
Communications Act. Common carriers that assign telephone numbers to
pay-per-call services must disclose to all interested parties, upon
request, a list of all assigned pay-per-call numbers. For each assigned
number, carriers must also make available: (1) A description of the
pay-per-call services; (2) the total cost per minute or other fees
associated with the service; and (3) the service provider's name,
business address, and telephone number. In addition, carriers handling
pay-per-call services must establish a toll-free number that consumers
may call to receive information about pay-per-call services. Finally,
the Commission requires carriers to provide statements of pay-per-call
rights and responsibilities to new telephone subscribers at the time
service is established and, although not required by statute, to all
subscribers annually.
Under 47 CFR 64.1510 of the Commission's rules, telephone bills
containing charges for interstate pay-per-call and other information
services must include information detailing consumers' rights and
responsibilities with respect to these charges. Specifically, telephone
bills carrying pay-per-call charges must include a consumer
notification stating that: (1) The charges are for non-communication
services; (2) local and long distance telephone services may not be
disconnected for failure to pay per-call charges; (3) pay-per-call (900
number) blocking is available upon request; and (4) access to pay-per-
call services may be involuntarily blocked for failure to pay per-call
charges. In addition, each call billed must show the type of services,
the amount of the charge, and the date, time, and duration of the call.
Finally, the bill must display a toll-free number which subscribers may
call to obtain information about pay-per-call services. Similar billing
disclosure requirements apply to charges for information services
either billed to subscribers on a collect basis or accessed by
subscribers through a toll-free number. The billing disclosure
requirements are intended to ensure that telephone subscribers billed
for pay-per-call or other information services can understand the
charges levied and are informed of their rights and responsibilities
with respect to payment of such charges.
Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2012-30596 Filed 12-19-12; 8:45 am]
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