Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
0809ss_122707 final 3.doc Supporting Statement A	2007-12-27

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
45750	Section 107(c) and Section 109(b) Petitions Other-Commission Order (IC described in Appendices E and F of Or	Modified
31070	New or Revised System Security Filings	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3060-0809	ICR Reference No: 200712-3060-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200610-3060-008
Agency/Subagency: FCC	Agency Tracking No: PSHSB
Title: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 01/31/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 12/31/2007
Terms of Clearance: Regarding the previous Terms of Clearance: "Since the FCC is currently examining the use of electronic filing of SSI plans to reduce the paperwork burden associated with this collection, but has yet to fully assess the costs and risks associated with the information collection for 3060-0809, this information collection is approved for one year during which time the FCC should continue its assessment of the use of electronic filing of SSI plans. The FCC should report back to OMB by 12/2007 on the FCC's determination on whether electronic filing of SSI plans is cost-effective and on how the compelling national security or public safety concerns influenced the FCC's decision. The FCC should consider a variety of protection or encryption methods or technologies, from the most minimal requirements (ex: attaching a protected document to an email) to more complex methods of encryption, in its assessment. Also, since information collected by 3060-0809 is immediately critical and shared with the FBI, OMB recommends the FCC consult the FBI in its assessment of electronic filing to promote the sharing and reuse of information." Commission Staff studied the total volume of non-public document filings and concluded it was not a cost-effective use of public funds at this time to implement electronic filing. Desk Officer recommends re-assessment of this option by the Commission after 3 years when the IC is up for renewal.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2011	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2008
Responses	350	0	14,121
Time Burden (Hours)	6,275	0	75,835
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: The Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA) requires: (a) telecommunications carriers to protect against unlawful interception of communications of their facilities by establishing policies and procedures to ensure security and integrity of those facilities and to maintain records of all interceptions of lawful electronic surveillance, and (b)the FCC to prescribe CALEA implementing rules and to review the carriers' filings under Section 301(b) and to order any deficiencies to be corrected. Information collections include mandatory system security filings and voluntary extension of time and cost reimbursement petitions

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 47 USC 1006(c) Name of Law: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)
   US Code: 47 USC 1008(b) Name of Law: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)
   US Code: 47 USC 229 Name of Law: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)
   US Code: 47 USC 1004 Name of Law: Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act (CALEA)
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 56759	10/04/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	73 FR 490	01/03/2008
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? Yes

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
New or Revised System Security Filings
Section 107(c) and Section 109(b) Petitions

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	350	14,121	0	-1,655	-12,116	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,275	75,835	0	-1,655	-67,905	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: Monitoring reports for facilities-based broadband internet access and VoIP providers were a one-time reporting requirement. The requirement has been fulfilled, so we are reflecting a program change decrease equal to the burden of the one-time reporting requirement.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $49,442

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 12/31/2007

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