[Federal Register: April 7, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 66)]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the
Federal Communications Commission
March 27, 2003.
SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public
and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, Pub. L. 104-13. An agency may not conduct or
sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a current valid
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.
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
estimate; (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.
DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before June 6, 2003.
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 comments to Les Smith, Federal Communications
Commission, Room 1-A804, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or
via the Internet to Leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies
of the information collection(s) contact Les Smith at 202-418-0217 or
via the Internet at leslie.Smith@fcc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control Number: 3060-0748.
Title: Section 64.1504, Disclosure Requirements for Information
Services Provided Through Toll-Free Numbers.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit entities.
Number of Respondents: 3,750.
Estimated Time per Response: 2-5 hours.
Frequency of Response: Third party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 10,500 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Needs and Uses: 47 CFR section 64.1504 incorporates in the
Commission's Rules, the requirements of sections 228(c)(7)-(10) that
restrict the manner in which toll-free numbers may be used to charge
telephone subscribers for information services. Common carriers must
prohibit the use of toll-free numbers in a manner that would result in
the calling party being charged for information conveyed during the
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 includes in response to each call an
introductory message disclosing specified information detailing 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.
OMB Control No.: 3060-0749.
Title: Section 64.1509, Disclosure and Dissemination of Pay-Per-Cal
Information.
Form Number: N/A.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Respondents: Business or other for-profit.
Number of Respondents: 25 respondents.
Estimated Time per Response: 410 hours.
Frequency of Responses: Annual and on occasion reporting
requirements; Third party disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 10,250 hours (multiple responses).
Total Annual Cost: None.
Needs and Uses: 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.
OMB Control Number: 3060-0752.
Title: Section 64.1510, Billing Disclosure Requirements for 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: 1,350.
Estimated Time per Response: 10-40 hours.
Frequency of Response: Annual reporting requirement; Third party
disclosure.
Total Annual Burden: 54, 000 hours.
Total Annual Cost: None.
Needs and Uses: Under 47 CFR Section 64.1510, 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
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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. 03-8299 Filed 4-4-03; 8:45 am]
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